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RosPEcTUs OF THE
United ct es Mg g zine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

On the 1st of July, 1887, will be published
at Washington, District Of Columbia, and de-
liyered simultaneously, in the principal cities
of the United States, new Monthly Maya"
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party.
1t has long been apparent to many of the re,
Flecting members vf the Democratic party of
the United States. that periodical for the
advocacy and diffusion Of their political prin-
-cples. similar to those in such active and in
luential operation in England, is desidera-
tam, which it was very important to supply
a periodical which should unite with the at
'trastiens of sound and vigorous literature,
political character capable of giving efficient
supportte the doctrines and measures of h t
party, now maintained by a large majority Of
the peop'e. Discussing the great question OF
policy before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that the parry can furnls
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele
vated tone than is possible for the newspape
press, Magazine of this chars cter 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"
u
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
lightfuly informed, II is hoped that the pei
odical in question may be male to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
Oher 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 princis
pies which is now going on in society, the
Democratic Party of the United Sta'es stands
committed to the World as the depository and
cxemplar of those cardinal doctrines of politi
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-
,centrating the intellectual energies Of its dis
cples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic OF let
ters, while the view and policy Of its opposs
ing creeds ara 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.
The present is the time peculiarly appro
pratc for the commencement of such All un..
dertaking. The Democratic body of the Uns
ion, after conflict which tested 10 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
strife, the period is auspicious for organizing
and calling to its nid a new and powerful ally
Of this character, interfering with none and CO"
operating with all.
4 Coordinate with this main design of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost Will
be spared to render it, in literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and tit to
cope in yigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common brthrght
of all who speak the tongue OF Milton and
Shakespeare, it will be the uniform object OF
its conductors to present only the finest prs'
ductoBs In the various branches Of literature ,
that can be procured; and to diffuse the bene'
fit OF correct models Of taste and worthy exc>
cution.
In this department the exclusiveness Of par
~, which Is inseparable from the political de-
parment OF such work, will have no place
Here we all stand on neutral ground OF
equality and reciprocity, where those univer-
f sal principles Of taste to which we are all alike
subject will alone be recognised as the com"
mon law. Our political principles cannot be
compromised, but our common literature IL
will be our common pride to cherish and ex~
tend, with a liberality Of feeling unbiased by
partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded
onthc broadest basis which the means and in>
huence Of tho Democratic party in the United
States can present, it is intended to render 1t
in every respect q thoroughly NATIONAL
WoRK, not merely designed for ephemeral
Interest and attraction, but to continue OF per-
manent historical value. With this view a
considerable portion of each number will be
appropriated TO the following SUBJECTS I'm ads
dition to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of Do.
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order OF
the states,comprsing all the authentic impor.
TAFT facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreig. :.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements, notice OF all new
Patents. &c
A condensed account of all new works OF
Internal Improvement throughout the Union
proceeded BY a general view Of all now in
operation or in progress y
Military 4 Naval News, Promotions, Chang
es, 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 pubs
lshed, containing general review and his'cry
Ofits proceedings, a condensed abstract of im>
psrtant official documents, and acts of the