The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-09


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PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the LIST Of OcToBER, 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
10 the principles of the Democratic party.
has long been apparent TO many 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 desderaaB Of the highest I'M
poItance supplya periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
tcal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
large majority of the People. Discussing the great
questions Of po,y before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democ doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish articles of greater
length, condensed force elaborate research,
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
ment of inapprecabe 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 oil the Democratic
party, and by always furnishing TO the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those conple1 questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfecty understood they often by
friends and msrepresented and distorted they
fail TO be by political opponents, il is Of the utmost mpor
that the public should be fully and rightly informed
is hoped that the periodical question may be made
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind.
caied will render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine Of very great Importance,
IN the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which
going society, the Democratic party Of the Uni
ted States stands committed the world the deposito
y and exemplar Of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the eH1.s q re Peop. every age ana
venient Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its Disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic of letters while the
and Oii of its IN
the abest and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement of such undertaking. The Democratic
body OF the Unon after conflict which tested 70 the ut
teost its stability and its principles, have succeeded in
retaining possession Of the executive administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political STRIFE the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling its aid and powerful ally OF this charac-
ter, interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine, will be spared to render it, in
literary point Of view, honorable to the country and h
to cope vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common bhrght Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object Of its
ductors present only the finest productions in the va
branches Of literature that be procured, and TO
duse the benefit OF correct models of taste and worthy
execution.
inseparabe from the political department Of srch 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 as the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common tera
ture 1t will be our common pride to cherish and EXTEND
with beralty Of feeling unbiased by partial minor
views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocratic party in the United States can present. is in
tended to render il every respect thoroughly NATION
AL WORK, not merely designed for ephemera interest and
attraction but continue of pennane historical value
With this view considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated TO the following subjects, in addition
the general features referred to above
general summary of Political and OF Domestic INTEL
lgence dgested in the order Of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts Of the preceding month
General Literary ln.e5Eenee Domestic and Foreign
improvements, notice Of all new Patents, &c
condensed account Of pew works Of Internal I'm,
provement throughout the Union, preceded by general
view of all now in operation or In progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c.
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
this establishment from all quarters Of the Union, TO
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests Of the country
not fail 10 prove OF very great value.
This portion of the work win be separately PACED,
to admit Of binding by ITSELF and win be furnished with
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGIsTRR, on a
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great importance
all classes not only aordng current and combined
view, from month month, OF the subjects which IL 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-
mocratc party it il hoped that its other features referred
to OF the desirable object Of becom-
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-will recommend il liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class Of
party. .@..
To promote the popular objects in view and relying up
the united support Of the Democratic party veil
from Others the price Of subscription is fixed AT the low
rate OF five dollars per annum while in mechanical
ted States Magazine will he placed par least with
the leading monhlies II England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year.
III TERMS SIS in advance, Sc on the delivery Of the
third number In return for remittance Of $50, hve
pies will be sent of $50 thirteen copies will he
and OF 500, twenty nine copies.
NJ All communications TO be addressed (post paid) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL
At regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Cen
eral Committee, Of the city and county Of e~-York,
held al Tamnany Hall, Thursday evening, April g.
1887,
The prospectus issued by Messrs Lanetrec & o'suni.
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 and
read it thereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That. in the opipion OF this
Committee, the work referred to in the prospectus will
prove highly useful TO the Democratic Party and bcnc.
cia TO the community that the plan OF the work appears
lie judciousy adapted the attainment Of mpor-
liant objects announced y the publishers, and cordially
rcconiscnd II 10 the support Of fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes
EDwArD s,xpFaEn. Secretary.