The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-26
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.


THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the Is, Of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published at
~ WAsHlNGToN, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously the principal cities Of the United States,
Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
to the principles Of the Democratic party.
II 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 those such active and influential
operation in England is desderafa Of the highest i'm
potance suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support TO the
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions of poty before the country, e1pounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish articles OF greater
length more condensed force elaborate research,
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes an lnstru.
Of nappIeciable value for the enlightenment and
formation OF public opinion and for the support OF the
principles which It advocates. by these means, by thus
explaining and defending the Of the Democratic
party and by always furnishing TO the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood they often are by
friends, and msreprcsened and distorted as they never
fail to be By political IS Of the sh utmost pot
hoped that the periodical in question may be made TO
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other rations which cannot lie highly appre
ciaed will render the establishment and success Of the
proposed Magazine Of very great importance
In the mighty struggle OF antagonist principles which
now going society, the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted stands committed to the world the deposito
ry and e1empar Of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of the People in every and
country is identified Chiefly from the want OF a con-
vencn OF concentrating the Intellectual energies
Of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened the republic Of letters while the views
and policy OF its opposing ceeds are daily advocated by
the ablest and commanding efforts OF genius and
learning.
In The UNITED STATES MACHINE the attempt will be
made this reproach.
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
stability and its principles, have succeeded IN
retaining possession Of the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political Strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling its mid and powerful ally 0! this charac
ter. interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main des Of The United States
Magazine no care nor will be spared render it, in
literary point of view honorable to the country, and t
TO cope vgor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brhrgh Of all who speak the tongue OF Million
and Shakespeare il will be the uniform object OF IT'S con-
ductors present only the finest productions IN the vr
branches Of literature that be procured and TO
diuse the benefit Of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution. -,
In this department the excusvcness Of party which is
nscparahlc from the political department OF such work.
will have place. Here VIC all stand on a neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles OF taste to which all alike subject WIZ
alone he recognized the common law. Our political
ure il will be common pride 10 cherish and extend,
with pcraliy 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-
party the United States can present Is IN
tended 10 render it in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK merely designed for cpheneral interest and
attraction, but TO continue OF permanent historical value
With this considerable portion OF each number will
be appropriated 10 the following subjects, In addition to
| the general features referred to above
| general summary Of Political and Of Domestic Intel.
gence dgested 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
| improvements, a notice of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account of new works OF Internal I'm.
throughout the Union, preceded by general
view of all now IN operation or IN progress;
Military and Naval News Promotions, changes, Move
mcnis, &c.
| Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close Of each session OF Congress, an extra
or an ENLARGED number will bc published containing &C.
neral and history Of its proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents, and The acts Of
| the session.
Advantage will also be taken of the concentrated
in this establishments from all quarters Of the Union, TO
collect and dgc 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 w be separately PACED, SO
admit of binding by ITSELF and will be furnished Wit"
copous index that the United States Magazine VIII
| also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, on
scale uninterrupted before, and OF very great Importance to
all classes, not only aordng current and combined
view from month month, OF the subjects which Will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
wears the value of which will with the duration
| OF the work.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses claims 10 the support OF the De-
party hoped that its other features referred
Of The desirable OBJECT OF bccom-
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF an opponent mus
advocaedr-will recommend 10 liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF no
| party.
70 promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
l 49, N. ,y,, ssIs,Q
from others the price Of subscription fixed a, the low
rate OF foe dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
and quantity of matter, &C. the Inl-
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
| the leading monthcs Of England The whole viii ioim
| three large octave volumes each year.
III TERMs IS IN advance, S6on the delivery OF me
third number In return for remittance OF ~, I'VE CO.
pics will he Of $50 thirteen copies VII he sent
and of 800, twsu'y.ninc copies
III All communications 10 be addressed (rosf paid) to
the publishers.
/ TAMMANY HALL.
AT regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cra Committee, Of the city and county OF Ncw-iok,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Langtrec & OSulli.
van for the publication, at the city OF Washington OF
/ monthly magazine, 10 lie entitled ,hr United States Maya
zinc and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read 1t was ihercupon,
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus VIII
prove highly useful to The Democratic Party, and bcnoi-
cia TO the community; that the plan Of the work appears
10 bc udciousy adapted TO the attainment OF the impor
objects announced by the publishers and We cordially
4 recommend j, to the support Of our fclo" citizens
/ An extract from the minutes.
| EDWARD SA>rro&p Secretary.