Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-12
PROSPECTUS OF THEl
United States E9sZiEae and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

rcrc0 SlUluillilCodSiys vi thO 'P''' N'NN" |
of tue United states, q new Monthly Mag"
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent to many of the res
cipting members VI the Democratic party sf |
hec United States, that a periodical for the |
theocacy and diffusion of their political prn-
lvlrs, similar to those in such active and in
huental operation in England. is d sidera,
tuni, which il was very important to supply
periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of a sound and vigorous literature,
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures Of h I
party, now maintained by large IN jority OF
the people. Discussing the great question OF
policy before the country, expoundIng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through |
the most able pens that the parry can furnish
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more elcN
vatsd tone than is possible for the newspaper
press, Magazine of this character become
an instrument Of inappFeciabie 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 tlrn'
thing to the public clear and powerful
, commentary upon those complex Questions VI
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperfectiy un-
dcritood as they often are by friends, and mis-
represented aud distorted as they never fail to
be by political opponents, it is of ths utmost
importance that the public should be fully and
rightfully informed, It is hoped that the pei
0dicai in question may be ma lie to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
Other con,iderations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will reudar the establish
ment and success of the proposed Magazine OF
very great inpor ance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist primes
Piles which is now going on IN society," inc
Democratic Party OF the United States stands
committed to the World as the depository and
exemplar Of those cardinal doctrin,s OF poii'l'
- "a, faith with which the cause Of the People IN
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want Of q convenient means OF con"
centrating the intellectual energies OF its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic OF let
ters, while the views and policy of its sppos.
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at.
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
pirate for the commencement Of such all un.
dertaking. The Democratic body OF the Uns
ion, after conflict which tested to the utter-
mos. its stability and its principles, have suc'
ceeded IN retaining possession Of the execu.
tive administration of the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
strife, the period is auspicous for organizing
and calling to its aid new AMI powerful ally
Of this character, interfering with none and CO"
operating with all.
Co.ordnate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost viii
be spared to render it, in literary point of
view, honorable to the country, and bit to
cope in yigor Of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common blrthrlBht
Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton and
Shakespeare, it will be the uniform object of
its conductors to present only the finest pro-
ductions in the various branches of lteratuae
that can be procured; and to diiiuse the bene
ft Of correct models of taste and worthy exe>
cution.
In this department the exclusiveness of par"
~, which is inseparable from the political de-
partment ofsuch a work, will have no place,
Here we all stand on neutral gr"uod OF
equality and reciprocity, where those uniper-
sai principles of tate to which We are all alike
subject will alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law. Cur political principles cannot be
compromised, but our common literature it
will be sur common pride to cherish and ex
tend, with liberaty of feeling unbiased by |
partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded |
on the broadest basis which the means and in. |
huence Of tho Democratic party in the United |
States can present. il is intended to render it |
In every respect thoroughly NATIONAL
WonK, not merely designed for ephemeral |
interest and attraction, but to continue of per.
Hanent historical value. With this view a |
considerable portion Of each number will be |
appropriated to the following subjects, in ad. |
diton to the general features referred to
above,
A general summary OF Political and of Do.
mes ic Intelligence, dgested in the order Of
she Statescomprislng all the authentic impor,
tant facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements, notice Of allnew
TAtsnts, &c.
A condensed account of all new works Of
TnteTnal Improvement throughout the Union.
proceeded BY q general vicw Of all now in
operation or in progress
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
xGg3iographicsl obituary NOTICES Of distinguish
ed persons.
Af(er the close Of each session of Congress,
an extra or an enlarged number will be pub,
lished, containing general review and history
of its proceedings, u condensed abstract im>
portant Official documents, and acts Of the