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PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
an the LIST Of ocroBEK, 1887, viii be published at
~ WARRINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities Of the United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
TO the principles of the Democratic party. a5s
Il has long been apparent to many q The rejecting mem
bers OF the Democratic party OF the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion Of their political
principles, similar those in such active and influential
operation in England Is desidrsf Of the highest I'M.
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature poll
ticai character capable Of giving efficient support to ihe
doctrines and Of that party, maintained by
large majority OF the People. Discussing the great
OF poty before the country expoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish, articles of greater
length condensed force, elaborate research,
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine of this character becomes nstru
ment of inappreeabe 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 measures q the Democratic
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which so frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperfecty understood they often are by
friends and and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents, is Of the utmost mpor
lance that The public should be fully and rightly informed,
hoped that the periodical in question may DC made 70
exert beneficial rational, and lasting influence the
Other considerations which cannot be two highly appre-
caied will render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine Of very great importance
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which y
going on in society the Democratic party o. the uni
ry and exemplar Of those cardinal doctrines Of political
faith with which the cause Of The People IN every age and
country is identified Chiefly from the want Of con-
venient means Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples, this party has hitherto been almost wholly
the republic of letters while the views
and policy Of opposing creeds daily advocated by
the abest and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning. t -
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such undertaking. The Democratic
body Of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
its stability and It's principles, have succeeded IN
retaining possession OF the executive administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political STRIFE the period suspicious Tor organizing and
calling its aid and powerful ally Of this charac-
interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine no nor will be spared render
literary point OF view, honorable to the country, and nj
cope vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common birthrght OF all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare, will be the uniform object Of its con-
ductors present only the finest productions in the yar
branches Of literature that be procured, and to
duse the benefit Of models Of taste and worthy
execution.
inseparablc from the political department Of such work,
will have no place. Here we all stand on neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity, where those universal
principles OF taste to which all alike subject will
| alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common tera
it will be common pride to cherish and extend
with berality Of feeling unbiased by partial or minor
| views
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocratic party in the United States present. It is in
tended render il every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK. merely designed for ephemera interest and
attraction, but to continue Of permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated to the following subjects, in addition to
the general features referred to above:
general summary Of Political and Of Domestic Intel,
gence digested in 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
Improvement a notice Of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account Of new works OF Internal I'M
provement throughout the Union, preceded by general
view of all now in operation in progress.
Military and Naval News Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c. Ear .. %a
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close OF each session of Congress, extra
enlarged number will be published containing ge.
neral review and history of its proceedings, condensed
the session.
Advantage win also be taken Of the means 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 as can
not fail TO prove of very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED, so
admit Of binding by ITSELF and win be furnished With
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute a COMPLETE ANIMAL REGIsTER. on
scale uninterrupted BEFORE and Of very great Importance TO
all classes not only aordng current and combined
view, from month to month, of the subjects which will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
the value Of which will increase with the duration
Of the work. ssf
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support Of the De-
mocratic party Is hoped that its other features referred
Of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-wil recommend it TO liberal and candid
support from all parties and from tho large class Of
party. BIB s.5a8 asa III
To promote the popular objects view and relying up
the united support Of tine Democratic party as well as
from Others the price Of subscription IS liked at the low
rate of pe dollars per annum while in mechanical ar
rangement and in size, quantity OF matter &c the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed at least with
the leading monthles Of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year. 4sag.s
NJ TERMS IS in advance, SO on the delivery Of the
third number In return for remittance OF s2o hve CO.
pies will be Of $50, thirteen copies will be sent
and of 500, tweny-nine copies.
NJ All communications to be addressed (post pad) to
TAMMANY HALL.
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gen.
era Committee, OF the city and county Of NewYork,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 6,
1897, r -@
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree & O'Sul-
van for the publication at the city Of Washington, Of
monthly magazine to be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read IL was thereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee the work referred to in the prospectus viii
prove highly useful TO the Democratic Party, and benef
ca the community that the plan of the work appears
to be udcousy adapted TO the attainment Of the impor