The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-21
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
an the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District OF Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities Of the United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above tile devoted
to the principles of the Democratic party. s5 r
has long been apparent 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 in such active and influential
operation in England is desderafu Of the highest I'M
porance to suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions of sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support 10 The
doctrines and Of that party now maintained by
a 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 can furnish in articles OF greater
length condensed force elaborate research
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine of this character becomes insiru
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
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperfectly understood they often are by
friends and msre presented and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents, is Of the utmost mpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
it is hoped that the periodical in question be made to
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind.
Other considerations which cannot be twohighly appre-
Gated will 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 Uni
ted States stands committed the world the depos,o
~ and exempar of those cardinal doctrines Of political
faith with which the Of the People in every age and
country is identified. Chiefly from the want of con
venient of concentrating the intellectual energies
OF its Disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic Of letters while the views
and policy OF its opposing creeds are daily advocated by
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning. 4I y.a.5 rSE
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made TO this reproach. et#M
The present the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such undertaking The Democratic
body Of the Union, after conflict which tested to the ut
retaining possession Of the executive administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid and powerful ally OF this charac-
ter, interfering Nth and cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine, will be spared render
TO cope in vigor OF rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language as the noble heritage and
common birthrght Of all no speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare, it will be the uniform object Of
ductors TO present only the finest productions in the var
branches Of literature that be procured, and to
duse the benefit of models OF taste and worthy
execution. -F.
In this department the exclusiveness Of party which
inseparable from the political department Of such work,
will have no place. Here all stand a neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles of taste to which all alike subject will
w.
principles cannot be compromised but common era
ture it will be pride cherish and EXTEND
with berali,y OF feeling unbiased by partial OF 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. is in
tended to render il every respect thoroughly NATION
AL WORK, not merely designed for and
attraction but to continue OF historical value
With this view considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated to the following subjects, in addition
the general features referred 10 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, notice OF all new Patents, &c,
condensed account Of 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.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices OF distinguished persons
After the close Of each session OF Congress- an extra
enlarged number will be published containing ge-
neral review and history OF its proceedings, condensed
the session. .s..a.. @.. a.... ..,
Advantage win also be taken OF the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union, 10
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,
as to admit of binding y itself and viii be furnished with
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, on
oil classes not only afoding current and combined
view, from month to month"; Of the subjects which il will
COMPRISE but also for record and reference through
years; the value of which will with the duration
of the work. t. VT. ea. .... ...,.srsf. .a..
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocrac party, hoped that It's other features referred
to abovendependenty of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocaed-will recommend ii TO a liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class of
party. .5..",
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
the united support Of the Democratic party, well
from others, tho price OF subscription fixed at the low
rate OF fre dollars per annum while in mechanical
rangemcnt, and in quantity OF &c, the Uni
ted states Magazine will be placed par least with
the leading monthlies OF England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year. ..-
NJ Terms IS in advance, or Con the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance Of 500 five
pies win be sent: Of $50 thirteen copies will be sent
and of $780, twcnty-nne copies.
HJ All communications to be addressed (post paid) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL. M Exc
AT regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gen.
cral Committee, OF the city and county of New.York
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April G.
1897,
The prospectus issued Iy Mcssrs Langtree & o'Su
van, for the publication, 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 thcTeupon,
Resolved unanimously That. in the opinion OF this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party and bene
cal to the community that the plan Of the work appears
be ludicously adapted to the aainmen, OF the mpor
tan objects announced by the publishers andwe cordially
recommend il TO the support Of our fellow citizens
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