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RosPEcTUs OF THE
United states Mg zine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

a. washington, BlStrlCl Oi -OuluIuuiai Auu uS-
livered simultaneously, in the principal cities
of the United itates, new Monthly Maga-
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles of The Democratic party.
1t has long beenapparent to many Of there's
Hecting members Of the Democratic party Of
the United States, that a periodical for the
advocacy and diffusion of their political prin.
cjples, similar to those in such active and in
fiuentaI operation in England, is d:sidera-
tam, which it was very important to supply
a periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature,
political character capable Of giving efficient
supporits the doctrines and measures of b t
party, now maintained by large majority 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 party can furnis
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele
waited tone than is possible for the newspape
press, Magazine Of this character 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 furn"
isking to the public a clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperfectly un-
derstood as they often are by friends, and 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
rightfully informed, it is hoped that the pei.
odical in question may be made 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.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist princi>
pies which is now going on in society, the
Democratic Party Of the United States stands
committed to the Worid as the depository and
exempiar Of those cardinal doctrines of poli'i'
cal faith with which the cause of The People in
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want Of convenient means of con-
centraiing the intellectual energies Of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic Of let
tiers, while the views and policy Of its opposs
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the abIest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at,
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appro.
pirate for the commencement of such ali un..
dertaking. The Democratic body of the Un-
ion, after conflict which tested to the utter
most its stability and its principles, have sue
ceeded in retaining possession of the execu-
tive administration Of the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
Ia r..
and calling to liz aid q new and powerful ally
of this character, interfering with none and cos
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost will
be spared to render II, in literary point Of
view, honorable to the country, and At to
cope in vigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the, English language
as the noble heritage and common birthrght
of all who speak the ioUgue of Milton and
q Shakespeare, il will be the uniform object Of
its conductors to present only the finest pre-
ductions in the various branches Of literature
that can be procured; and to dffuse the bene.
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy exe>
cution.
In this department the exclusiyeness Of pa
~, which is inscparable from the political de-
partment OF such work, will have no place
He-e we all stand on geutrail ground of
equality and reciprocity, where those univer-
sal principles Of taste to which We are all alike
subject viii alone be recognised as the coms
mon law. Our political principles cannot be
compromised, but our common literature II
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 10 founded
onthe broadcast basis which the means and in,
fuence Of the Democraticparty in the United
States can present, il Ia intendcdto render il
= in every respect thoroughly NATIONAL
WoaK, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but tocontinue Of per-
nianent historical value. With this view a
considerable portion OF each number will be
appropriated to the following subiects,'n ads
dition to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of Do.
mestic Intelligence, digeste6 In the order Of
the siates,comprising all the authentic impor.
taNt facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreig.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements, notice Of allneW
Patents, &c
4 condensed account Of all new works Of
internal Improvement throughoutthe Union ),
proceeded by general view Of all now in
operation or in progress.
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang
r, 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 pub,
ished, containing 6, neral review and history
ofits proceedings, condensed abstract Of inn.
pertant official documents, and acts of the
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