The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-24
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND nEMOCRATIC REYIEW.

THE UNITED STATES MAuaAINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the Is, of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published a,
~ WAsHINGroN, District of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously the principal cities Of the United States,
new Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
to the principles of the Democratic party.
1t has long been apparent to many OF the rejecting mem
bers of the Democratic party Of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles similar to those IN such active and influential
operation in England Is deSdeTaam OF the highest I'M
poance to supply-eperlodlcal which should unite with
the attractions OF sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and OF that party, maintained y
large majority of the People. Discussing the great
questions of poty before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish in articles OF greater
length condensed force more elaborate research,
and elevated tone than is possible for the newspaper
press Magazine of this character becomes an instru-
ment of nappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which advocates. by these means, by thus
explaining and defending the OF the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public clear and
pow crul commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which so frequently distract the country and upon
which, impcrfcctly understood they often are by
friends, and represented and distorted as they never
fail to be by political opponents, il is of the utmost mpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
it hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
exert beneficial rational and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other considerations, which cannot be highly appre
ciaed viii render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine Of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles which IS
going society," the Democratic party OF the Cn-
ted States stands committed to the world the oposto
~ and cxcmpar of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the cause of People every and
country is identified, Chiefly from the OF con
of concentrating the intellectual energies
of disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepcsened in the republic OF letters while the views
and policy of its opposing crecds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such undertaking The Democratic
body Of the Union, aera conflict which tested to the ut
temost its stability and its principles, have succeeded IN
retaining possession of the executive aid minstraon OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling its aid and powerful ally of this charac
ter interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this design Of The United States
Magazine cost will be spared to render it, IN
literary point of view honorable to the country, and fl
cope vigor of rivalry with its European competitors.
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brhrght OF all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare it will lie the uniform object OF its con-
ductos present only the finest productions IN the
branches of literature that be procured and 10
duse the benefit Of models Of taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the exclusiveness Of party which is
inseparabe from the political department Of such work,
will have place. Here all stand neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles of which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized as the common law Our political
principles cannot be compromised but our common lera-
with berality OF feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views.
As the United States Magazine is founded the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
party in the United States present, it is in
tended to render it every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK, merely designed for ephemeral nteres, and
attraction, but to continue of permanent historical value.
With thsview considerable portion OF each number Will
be appropriated to the following subjects in addition to
the general features referred 10 above
general summary Of Political and OF Domestic Intel
lgence, dgcsted the order of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts of the preceding month
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements, a notice OF all nc" Patents, &c.
condensed account Of new works, OF Internal I'm,
provement throughout the lnon preceded by general
view of all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
After the close Of each session OF Congress- extra
enlarged number will be published, containing &C.
neral review and history OF It's proceedings condensed
abstract of important official documents and the acts OF
the session.
Advantage will also be taken of the concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters of the Union, to
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests of the country
not fail TO prove OF very great value.
This portion of the work will be separately PACED so
to admit OF binding by llsc and will be turnshedvIth
copious index that the United States MagaZn" Will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER. on
scale uninterrupted before and OF very great importance 10
all classes not only as aording current and comb ned
view, from month month"; OF the subjects which Will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
wears; the value of which will increase with the duration
OF the work
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims to tho support Of the De-
mocrac party, II is hoped that it's other features referred
abovc--ndcpcndcny of tho desirable object of becom-
ing acquainted with the doctrines of opponent thus
advocated-wll recommend it n liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF no
party.
To promote the popular objects in and relying up
the united support of the Democratic party as wc as
from others, the price Of subscription fixed al the low
rate OF fire dollars per annum; while IN mechanical ar
angcmcnt, and in quantity of matter &C. tho mi
ted States Magazine sill be placed par at least with
the leading monhics OF England. The whole will form
three large octave Volumes each year
H. TERMS SIS in advance Soon the delivery ot the
third number In return for remittance Of S2O, tive
pies will be of $50, thirteen copies Will be sent
and of $780, twcntyninc copies
HI All communications to be addressed (post pald) 10
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL.
At a regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cra Committee, of the city and county OF New York,
held at Tammany Hail. Thursday evening, April 6,
1887,
The prospectus issued hy McSsrs Langtrcc & O'Suli.
van for the publication, al the city of Washington Of
monthly magazine to be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, it was thercupnn,
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, tho work referred in the prospectus vii
prove highly useful TO the Democratic Party, and hcnef
ci to the communy that the plan of the work appears
To he Judcousy adapted 10 the attainment Of the tmpnr
Objects announced hy the publishers and Sc cordially
roc % he NJ otrf Eel