The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-12
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
nN the LIST OF ocroBER 1887, will be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities Of the United States
Monthly Magazine under the above title, devoted
TO the principles Of the Democratic party
II has long been apparent 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 TO those in such active and influential
operation in England, is desideait Of the highest Inn
portance to suppy-a periodical which should unite WIN
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature poll
tca character capable Of giving efficient support TO the
doctrines and measures Of that party now maintained by
a large majority of the People Discussing the great
questions VI poy before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the able
pens that that party furnish, in articles OF greater
length more condensed force, elaborate research
and more elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine of this character becomes nstru.
of inappreciabe value for the enlightenment and
formation of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which it advocates BY these MEANS by thus
explaining and defending the measures 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, mperfectly understood as they often are by
friends and and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents is Of the utmost mpor
that the public should be fully and rightly informed,
it hoped that the periodical in question be made to
exert beneficial rational, and lasting influence on the
public mind ... +. +. .. 81
Other considerations which cannot be two highly appe
cated, 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 to the world rs the deposo-
y 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-
venen means Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened in the republic of letters while the views
and policy of its opposing creeds are daily advocated by
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 is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking The Democratic
body of the Union after conflict which tested TO the ut
temost its stability and its principles have succeeded IN
retaining Of the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid anew and powerful ally Of this charac-
Coordinate with this main design OF The United States
Magazine, care nor cost will be spared to render it, in
literary point Of view honorable the country, and fit
cope vgor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brhrght OF all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare il will be the uniform object OF its con-
ductors present only the finest productions in the var
branches of literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit Of correct models of taste and worthy
execution. ..s. ~
In this department the excusiveness Of party, which is
nseparabe 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 to which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common itera
ture il will be pride cherish and extend,
with beray of feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views. IA
broadcast basis which the and influence of the De-
mocratc party the United States present. is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK. not merely designed for ephemeral interest and
attraction but to continue OF permanent historical value.
With this view considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated to the following subjects addition
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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 a notice of all new Patents, &c.
condensed account of new works of Internal I'm
provemen throughout the Union preceded by general
view Of all now in operation or 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- extra
enlarged number will be published, containing &C.
neral review and history of its proceedings, condensed
abstract of important official documents and the acts of
the session
Advantage will also be taken Of the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters OF the Union
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
to admit of binding by itself and will be furnished with
copious index that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, on
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great
all classes not only afordng current and combined
view, from month 10 month"; of the subjects which will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
years the value of which will increase with the duration
OF the work.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims TO the support Of the De-
mocratc party is hoped that its other features referred
to above-independeny of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF opponent thus
Internationally recommend it TO liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class Of
party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
on the united support OF the Democratic party, well
from Others the price Of subscription is fixed at the low
rate Of fire dollars per annum while in mechanical
angemcnt, and IN SIZE quantity Of matter, &c the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par least with
the leading monlhlies Of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year. -. .s
NJ TERMS SIS in advance, SC the delivery Of the
third number In return for n remittance oil 60 hive
pics will be sent Of $780, thirteen copies viii be
and OF $780, twenty nine copies. ....
III All communications TO be addressed (post paid) TO
the publishers. ..
TAMMANY HALL
At a regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gen
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April g.
1897,
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Langtree e. O'Sulh.
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, it thorcupon,
Resolved unanimously That, in the opnion OF this
Committee, the work referred the prospectus will
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party and benc
cal TO the community that the plan Of tho work appears
TO be udlcously adapted TO the attainment OF the mpor
tan objects announced by the publishers and we cordially
recommend Il to the support Of our fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes.
EDWARD SANFORD, Secretary.