Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-03
RosPEcrUs OF THE
United states MgZine and
EEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

On the lst OF jury, looIs "lh pe Puon'"sN
al Washington, District OF Columbia, and de-
iivered Simultaneously, in the principal ci'ies
of the United States, new Monthly Mag"
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party.
1t has long beenapparent to many OF the re. |
flecting members Of the Democratic party OF |
the United States, that periodical for the !
advocacy and diffusion of their political prln'
ciples, similar to those in such active and in
fiuental operation in England. is desidera-
sun,, which it was very important to supply
a periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature, a
political character capable of giving efficient
supportte the doctrines and measures Of
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 turnis
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele
waited tone than is possible for the newspape
press, a Magazine Of this chare 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 turn"
ishing to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy and party which so frequently d:S'ract
the country, and upon which, imperfectly un-
derstood az they often are by friends, and mis-
represented and distorted as they never fail 10
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 my be made to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
O;her considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will render the establish
rnent and success of the proposed Magazine OF
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist prlncis
ples which is now going on id society, the
Democratic Party of the United States stands
committed to the World as the depository and
cxemplar of those cardinal doctrnes OF pollii
cal 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-
terra, while the views and policy of its oppos'
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the ats
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
T.e present is tho time peculiarly appro.
priate for the commencement Of such All un..
dertaking. The Democratic body Of the Un-
inn, 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
strife, the period is auspicious for organizing
and calling to its aid new and powerful ally
Of this character, interfering with none and Cos
GENERATING with all.
Co.ordnate with this main design Of The
Uniled States Magazine, no caro- nor cost "'i
be spared to render it, in literary point o
view, honorable to the country, and tit tI
cope in yigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common birthrlgh
of all who speak the tongue OF Milton ant
Shakespeare, it will be tho uniform object o
its conductors to present only the hnest pro
ductions in the various branches OF literatuae
thnt can be procured; and TO difiuse the bene
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy ex,
cution.
In this department tho cxclusiyeness OF
ty, which is sinseparahle from the political DC
partment OF such work, will have no place
He we all stand on netltrul gr'unu
equality and reciprocity, where those ahver ",
sal principles Of taste to which we are oil ai'K
subject will alone be recognised as the com
mon law. Our political principles cnnnet D
compromised, but eur common literature
will be our common pride to cherish and ex
tend, with liberality of feeling unbiased B.
partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine Is iounde
on the broadest basis which the means and in
Auence of tho Democratic party in tho Unite
States can present, it is intended to render
In every respect thoroughly NArfoNA
WonK, not merely designed for ephemerf
interest and attraction, but to continue of pei
rnanent historical value. With this view
considerable portion of each number will
appropriated to the following subJecs,Nn &C
dition to the general features referred
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of d.
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order
the States,comprising all the authentic impo
tant facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domes'
ond Foreg.
General Scientific Intelligence, Iacludin
Agricultural Improvements, notice OF all ne
Patents, &c
A condensed account of all new works
Internal Improvement throughout. the Unier
proceeded By q general view OF all now
= operation or in progress.
Military & Naval News, Promotions, CHAM
Q, Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence. =,
Biographical OBITUARY notices Of distinguish
ed persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress
an extra or an enlarged nunber will be puI
lished, containing general review and histo
Of its ceedngs, condensed abstract ofir