Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-05
PROSPECTUS OF TAES
United States Mg ziMe and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

of the United states, a new Monthly MaSa"
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles of the Democratic party.
1t has long been apparent to many OF the re,
ciptng members Of the Democratic party OF
flee United Statcs that a periodical for the
theocacy and diffusion of their political prin
q lvles, similar to those iy such active and in
fuential operation in England. is d sidera-
tunl which Il was very important to supply
n periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature, |
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures OF h |
party, now maintained by large mtjorty of
the people. Discussing the great question OF
policy before the country, expounding ana
advocating the Democratic doctrine through |
the most able pens that the party can furnish
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more Gle. |
vated tone than is possible for the newspaper
press, a Magazine of this charoct cter become
an instrument Of inappreciable value for the
enlightenment and formation Of public opin.
ion, and for the support Of the principles
which it advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures of the
great Democratic party, and by always turn"
Ching to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy and party which so frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperiectly un-
dcrstood as they often are by friends, AMI mis-
represented and distorted as they never fail to
be by political opponents, it is of the utmost
importance that the public should be fully and
lightfulIy informed, II is hoped that the pei
odical in question may be male to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind,
Other considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will render the establish
ment and success of the proposed Magazine OF
very great importance.
Ia the mighty struggle of antagonist princl>
pies which is now going on in society," the
Democratic Party OF the United States STANDS
committed to the World as the depository ana
exemplar Of those cardinal doctrines OF pol'l'
cal faith with which the cause Of the People IN
every age and country is sndentlfcd Ch'ehy
from the want Of convenient means OF con-
centra,ing The intellectual energies of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresentea in the republic OF let
tiers, while the views and policy of its opp'ss
ing creeds are daily advocated by the able't
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
In the UNITEp STATES MAoAziSE the ate
empt will be made 10 remove this reprosch.
The present is the time peculiarly appro
pirate for the commencement OF such an un-
dertaking. The Democratic body OF the un~
ion, after conflict which tested TO tho utter
most its stability and its principles, have sue
ceeded in retaining possession of the cxecu.
tive administration of the country. In the
consequent comparative rcpose from political
strife, the period is auspicious for organizing
and calling to its aid q new anil powerful ally
of this character, interfering with none and co"
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design OF The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost w'li
be spared to render it, in literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and fit TO
cope in yigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English Language
as tie noble heritage and common blr'hrIght
of all who speak the tongue OF Milton and
Shakespeare, il will be the uniform object OF
its conductors to present only the finest pro-
ductions in the various branches OF literature,
that can be procured; and to diiluse the bene'
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy exeN
cution.
In this department The exclusiveness Of par-
fy, which is inseparablc from the political de.
partment Of such work, will have no place,
Here we oil stand on neutral ground OF
equality and reciprocity, where those unlver-
salprinciples of tate TO which we are oil alike
subject win alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law. Our political principles cannot DC
COMPROMISED, but our common literature
will be our common pride to cherish and ex
tend, with liberality Of feeling unbiased by
partial or minor views
As the United States Magazine IS founded
on the broadest basis which the means ana ms
Huence Of tho Democratic party in the United
states can present, il is intended to render 1t
in every respect thoroughly NATIONAL
Work, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but to continue Of per-
manent historical value. With this view
considerable portion Of each number will be
appropriated 10 the following subjects, in ad-
diiion to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of Do.
mes ic Intelligence, dgested in the order OF
the States, comprising oil the authentic impor-
tapt facts OF tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements n notice OF allnew
Pat ;hts, &c. =
condensed account Of all new works oi
internal Improvement throughout the Union,
proceeded by q general view OF all now IN
operation or in progress.
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
es, Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguish
ed persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress,
An extra or an enlarged number will be pubs
lished, containing general review and history
of its proceedings, u condensed abstract ofim>
portant Official documents, and acts OF the
session.