The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-10
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE

Aug 9-3t. Baltimore.
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
an the Isi OF OcroBER, 1887, will be Published at
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal ciiies Of The United states
Monthly Magazine, under The above uiie, desoed
to the principles Of the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent TO many OF the renecng mem
bers Of the Democratic party OF the United States ihal
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion oil their political
principles similar those in such active and lnhuenai
operation in England is desderatum OF The highest I'M
potance to suppy-a periodical which should unite WIN
the OF sound and vigorous literature poll
ca character capable Of giving efficient support 10 me
doctrines and Of that party now maintained ny
a large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions OF poty before the country, exponndng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish in articles Of greater
length condensed force more elaborate research,
and more elevated than possible Tor the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes an insiru
ment Of nappreciable value for the enlshtenmen ana
formation Of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which advocates by these means, ny mus
explaining and defending the measures Of the Democratic
party, and by always furnishing 10 the public clear and
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood as they often are by
friends and msrepresented and distorted they never
fail to be by political opponents, II is Of the utmost mpor-
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed,
hoped that the periodical IN question may be made 10
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind.
Other considerations which be twohighy appre
ciaed will render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine of very great Importance ~
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which
going in society the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted States stands committed to the world as the deposito
ry 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 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 ny
The lleStan InOSt
learning. '4zE8E1 .N
In The UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made this reproach. , n
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 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 auspicous Tor organizing ana
calling its aid and powerful ally OF this charac-
ter. interfering with and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
No care nor cost viii lie spared 10 render it, in
literary point Of view, honorable to the country, and I'll
cope vigor of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brhgh 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 va
branches OF literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit Of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the excusveness of party, which is
inseparabe from the political department OF such work
will have place. Here we all stand on a neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but our common tera
ture will be our common pride 10 cherish ana extenc,
with beraliy Of feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views. a <%@M ri
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence Of the De-
moca,ic party in the United States can present.
tended render it in every respect thoroughly NATION
Work, merely designed for ephemeral interest and
With this view a considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated the following SUBJECTS in addition to
| the general features referred to above:
general summary OF Political and OF Domestic Intel
gcnce dgested in the order of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts Of the preceding month
General scien,i6c intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements, notice of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account Of new works Of Internal I'm.
provement throughout the Unon preceded by general
view of all now in operation or in progress. 81
Military and Naval News Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c.
Foreign Intelligence. A
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close Of each session of Congress, an extra
or an enlarged number will be published containing
neral review and history OF its proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents, and the acts OF
the session. 81.
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union, TO
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests OF the country as cam
not fail to prove OF very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED, SO
adm, Of binding by itself and will be furnished with
copous index, so that the United States Magazine Will
also constitute "a COMPLETE ANNUAL REoisTER. on
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great mpoance TO
all classes, only afordng current and combined
view from month TO month, Of the subjects which il will
comprise also 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 claims the support OF the De-
mocic party, is hoped that its other features referred
to Of the desirable object OF becon-
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated--will recommend it 10 q liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class oil no
party. FL. /"
To promote the popular objects in view and relying up
on the united support Of the Democratic party as well as
from Others the price of subscription liked at the low
Of fire dollars per while IN mechanical ar.
rangement, and in sze quantity Of natter &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed on par at least win
the leading monthles of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year,
NJ TERMS IS in advance sc the delivery OF the
pies will be Of $50, thirteen copies viii be sent
and of 800, twenty nine copies.
III All communications be addressed (Post pad) to
| the publishers E
TAMMANY HALL.
AZ regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Cen
eral Committee Of the city and county OF New-fork,
held at Tanmany Hail. Thursday evening, April 6,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree & 0Sull-
van for the publication; at the city of Washington, OF
monthly magazine be entitled the United States Maya
and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read, il hercupon, g
Resolved unanimously, That in the opinion Of this
Committee the work referred TO in the prospectus VIII
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party, and bench
cal the community that the plan Of the work appears
be udicousy adapted to the attainment OF The impor
objects announced by the publishers, andwe cordially
recommend it to the support OF fellow citizens
| An extract from the minutes.
| EDWARD SASDYoRp, Secretary,