The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-27
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
U. S. MAGAZINE.
Democratic Review.
AND

cred simultaneously IN the principle cities OF the u
nited States, new Monthly Magazine, under the
above title, devoted to the principles Of the Demo-
cratic party ."aI.H
1t has been apparent to many of the rejecting
members of the Democratic party Of the United
States, that periodical for the advocacy and du.
sion of their political principles similar-to those in
such active and influential operation in England is
deSideyuttm, which it was very important to sun
ply--a periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature a pu>
titical character capable of giving efficient support
10 the doctrines and measures of that party now
maintained by large majority of the people Dis.
cussing the great questions of policy before the
country, expending and advocating the Democratic
doctrine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish, in articles Of greater length, more con.
dcnsed force more elaborate research, and more eea
waited tone than is possible for the newspaper press
a Magazine of this character becomes an instrument
of inappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation of public opinion, and for the support of
the principles which il advocates. BY these means
by thus explaining and defending the measures of
the great Democratic party, and by always furnish
ing to the public clear and powerful commentary
upon those complex questions of policy and party
which so frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood as they often are by
friends, and misrepresentcd and distorted as they
never fail to be by political opponents it is of the
utmost importance that the public should be fully
and rghttuily informed, it ishoped the periodical in
question may be made to exert beneficial ration
al, and lasting influence on the public mind.
Other considerations which cannot be too highly
appreciated, will render the establishment and sue.
cess OF the proposed Magazine of very great impor-
lance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles
which Is now going on in society the Democratic
rarty oil the United States stands committed to the
world as the depository and exemplar of those
cardinal doctrines of political faith with which the
cause q me People in every age and country Ia i
Identified. Chiefly from the want of a convenient
means 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 c1eeds are daily
advocated, by the ablest and most commanding ef
forts of genius and learning.
In the United States Magasine the a,.empt will
be made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly annronr;o,e c,-
the commencement of such an undertaking. The
Democratic body ofthe Union, after conflict which
es'ed TO the nttemost its stability and its principles
nave succeeded in retaining possession of the execu
1--WE administration of the country. In the conse-
quent comparative repose from political strife the ne
nod is suspicious for organizing and calling to its aid
anew and powerfully ally of this character, interfe
rng with none cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design ofthe T-n;feJ
states Magazine, care nor cost will he snoreJ a
renderit in literary point of view bonorobIe 10 ,ho
country, and fit to cope in rigor of rivalry with its
european competitors. Viewing the English Ian
guage as the noble heritage and common bithriqbt
OF all who speak the tongue of Milton and Shakes
pear II VIII be the uniform object ofits conductors 10
present only the finest productions in the yorons
branches Of literature, that can be procurcd and to
uluse pe Deheht oi correct models oftaste and wor
IA ulls department exclusiveness of party, which
Is HseParable from the political department Of such
work, will have no place Here we ali stand ON
neutral ground of equality and reciprocity. where
tnose universal principles of taste to which we are all
ailKe SUBJECT will alone be recognised as the common
iaw Our political principles cannot be compromised
but our common literature it will be our pride "a
chersh and extend, with a liberay offceline nm hi
assed by partial or minor views
a, S ule onited states Magazine is founded ON the
Droadest basis which the means and influence or,Lo
Democratic party in the United States can nresen,
II Is intended to render it in every respect toronnL
Nattondt WOrk, not merely designed for enhem-
eIu interest and attraction, but to continue of perma
rent historical value With this view a considera.
ie ", POruon OF each number will be appropriated 10
the following subjects, in addition to the general fea-
lures referred to have : way e'N''u iea-
a general summary of Political and of domestic
uiSesled IN the order OF the States com
plisig all the authentic important facts of the prc.
eign. "'Su0 anu fOr-
ueneral Scientific Intelligence, including Acri.
&c. io" Ialeh's,
condensed account of all new works of fInternoI
Improvement throughout the Union, preceded bv a
general view of all now in operation or in progrsss
Military and Naval News, Promotions. Chance
Movements, &C. "h"hscs
Foreign Intelligence.
biographical bituary notices of distinguished nc,.
sons osHeu per-
Aier the close OF each session of Conpress nm nv
IA or an enlarged number will be published con-
1llihg general review and history of lis nroceed.
hgs, condensed abstract of important official Joc-
hents and the Acts ofthe session.
Advantage will also be taken of the means oo,-
ent[a'ed IN this establishment from all quarters of
nc onlon to collect and digest such extensive Sta
isucal observations all the most imnortont i,,,as
Sts Of the country cannot fail 10 prove Of VEN,
5reat value. " P'o'e oi very
- ms ms poTuon OF the work will be separately paoed
o as to admit of binding by itself and will bp f'r
,isileu with copious index so that the Tfn;,ol
''ates Magazine willalso constitute ComDIete I,,l
'uW hesiSier, Oh scale uninterrupted before. and az
oiy great Importance 10 all cklsses not only ne of
oIullg current and combined viey,, f,or, -