The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-17
PROSPECTUS OF $780,"
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

> i "A ua"+ALINI
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
ON the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1887 will be published a,
~ WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities THE United States,
new Monthly Magazine, under the above title devoted
to the principles of the Democratic party
II has long been apparent of the rejecting mem
beers Of the Democratic party Of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles, similar TO those IN such active and influential
operation England, desidrafum OF the highest I'M
poIancc TO supply-a periodical which should unite WIN
the attractions OF ii sound and vigorous literature, poll
tca character capable of giving efficient support TO The
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
IA large majority OF the People. Discussing the great
questions OF poty before the country eSpounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through The most able
pens that that party furnish, articles oil greater
length condensed force, elaborate research,
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine of this character becomes an hsfu,
ment of nappreclable 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
powerful commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, impertectly understood as they often are by
friends and msrepresented and distorted as they never
fail TO be by political opponents; is OF the utmost inpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly inorHed
il is hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
beneficial rational, and lasting influence on the
| public mind
Other considerations which be two 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 is
going society, the Democratic party OF the NJ.
ted States stands committed 10 the world the deposo.
nv and excmpar of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of The People in every age and
country identified. Chiefly from the want OF a con-
venlent means of concentrating the intellectual energies
OF It's disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrcprcsened in the republic OF letters, while the views
and policy OF its opposing crecds daily advocated y
| the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
| learning
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made TO remove this reproach.
The present the time peculiarly appropriate Tor the
commencement OF such an undertaking The Democratic
body of the Union after conflict which tested TO the Ut
emos its stability and It's principles, have succeeded ~
retaining OF the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative cpose iron
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling 10 its aid and powerful ally OF this charac-
ter, interfering with and cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine no care nor cost will be spared render it,
literary point of view honorable to the country and III
to cope in vgor OF rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language as the noble heritage and
hrhrght OF all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare i, will be the uniform object OF ITS con-
ducor present only the finest productions in the varI'
branches OF literature that be procured, and 10
dfuse the benefit of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the cxclusivcness OF party, which is
nscparahe from the political department Of such work,
will have place Here all stand neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles OF taste which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the common law Our political
principles cannot be compromised bu common htera.
ture will be common pride 10 cherish and extend,
with liberay of feeling unbiased by partial or minor
| views.
As the United States Magazine is founded the
hroadest basis which the and influence of the De-
mocrac party the United States present, is
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK, not merely designed for ephemeal interest and
attraction but to continue of permanent historical value
With this considerable portion OF each number VIII
be appropriated to the following subjects in addition TO
| the general features referred to above
a general summary of Political and of Domestic lnel-
gence, dgcscd 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.
A condensed account OF new works OF Internal I'm.
provcment throughout the Union, preceded by general
| view of all how in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News Promotions, Changes, Move
mcnts, &c
Biographical Obituary notices OF distinguished persons.
After the close of each session OF Congress- extra
enlarged number will be published containing &c.
neral and history OF its proceedings, condensed
abstract OF important official documents and the acts oil
! the session.
Advantage will also he taken of the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters Of the lnon to
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests OF the country as can
not fail 10 prove OF very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED
admit of binding by itself, and will be turshedvi,h
copous index so that the United States Magazine Will
also constitute a COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER. on
scale uninterrupted before and of very great Importance 10
all eidsSss, not only aforng current and combined
vicw from month 10 month, OF the subjects which 1t will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
the value of which will increase with the duration
| OF the work.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support OF the De-
party hoped that other features referred
aboveIndCpendcnty OF the desirable object OF becom-
ing acquainted with the doctrines at opponent thus
advocated-will recommend il 10 liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF
party. ..
To promote the popular objects view, and relying up
the united support of the Democratic party, as well AS
from others the price of subscription IS hxed at the low
rate OF fre dollars per annum "le IN mechanical ar
rangcmen,, and in SIZE quantity OF matter, &c, the I'M
ted States Magazine will he placed par at cas, with
the leading monthlics of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year.
NJ TERMS: s. III advance, Soon the delivery OF the
third number In for remittance OF $50, i've
PIES will be sent Of $50, thirteen copies viii be sent
| and of 500, twenty-nIuc copies.
NJ All communications TO be- addressed post paid)
the publishers
TAMMANY HALL
At n regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Cen
crnl Committee OF the city and county OF New York,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April g,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Iangtrec & OSulI.
van for the publication, at the city of Washington Of
monthly magazine to he entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, II was thcrcupon,
Resolved unanimously, That. in the opinion Of ths
Committee the work referred in the prospectus Will
prove highly useful to the Democratic Party and bcnch-
cal TO the cnmmunty that hhc plan Of the work appears
be udtriousy adapted tho attainment Of the mP"r.
taut objects announced by the pufishcrs and we cordially