The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-03
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
ON the Isl OF ocToBER, 1887, viii be Published at
~ WasHIScTos, District Of ColuE.bia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities of the United States,
a Monthly Magazine, under the above title devoted
10 the principles OF the Democratic party.
II has long been apparen, 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 those such active and influential
operation England Is dedTdfuUl OF the highest I'M
porlance supply periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support 10 the
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
large majority Of the People Discussing the great
questions Of poy before the country expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through The most able
pens that that party furnish articles OF greater
length condensed force elaborate research
and elevated than is possible for the newspaper
press Magazine of this character becomes an nstru
nent of nappreciable 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 Of the Democratic
party, and BY always furnishing the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood as they often are by
friends, and misrepresened and distorted they never
fail be by political opponents OF the utmost impor
lance tia, the public should be fully and nightly informed
it is hoped that the periodical question may be made TO
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind .
Other which cannot be highly appre
ciaed will render the establishment and 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 deposio
~ and exemplar 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
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 opposing cTeeds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the a,temp, will be
MAJ do tn his
The present the peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking The Democratic
body VI the Union after a conflict which tested TO the ut
stability and principles have succeeded in
retaining possession OF the administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strfe the period suspicious Tor organizing and
calling 10 Its aid and powerful ally OF this carac
ter, interfering with and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design of The United States
Magazine, care nor will be spared render it, in
literary point Of honorable TO the country, and fit
to cope vgor OF rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
bRhrght Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare viii be the uniform object Of its
ducor present only the finest productions in the vari
branches Of Literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit OF correct models OF taste and worthy
execution. ..Ma. '....#. .
In this department the exclusiveness 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 which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the law Our political
principles cannot be compromised, but common era-
ture will be our common pride TO cherish and extend,
with iberay 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-
mocrac party in the United States present. 1t is
tended 10 render it in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK not merely designed for ephemera interest and
attraction but TO continue of permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated the following subjects, addition
the general features referred to above
general summary of Political and Of Domestic Intel
gence dgesed the order of the States, comprising all
the authentic important facts Of the preceding month.
General Literary intelligence, Domestic and Foreign.
General Scientific Inteligence including Agricultural
Improvements, a notice OF all new Patents, &c
condensed account Of new 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. .. .u"
Foreign Intelligence. ..
Biographical obituary notices OF distinguished persons
After the close Of each session OF Congress,
or enlarged number viii be published containing ge
neral review and history Of its proceedings condensed
abstract OF important official documents, and theacts Of
the session.
Advantage will also I've taken of the means concentrated
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 will be separately PACED, so
as TO admit OF binding by ITSELF and will be furnished with
copous index, thai the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE Annual REGISTER.
scale uninterrupted before and OF very great Importance
all classes, only afordng and combined
from month 10 month, OF the subjects which il will
comprise but also for record and reference through
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 the support Of the De-
mocratic party, hoped that other features referred
to aboveindependenty OF the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines of opponent thus
advocated-wil recommend it TO n liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF
party
To promote the popular objects view and relying up
Of he sEpll
from others, the price of subscription fixed the low
rate OF fire dollars per while in mechanical
rangemen and in size, quantity OF matter, &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par least with
the leading monthes Of England The whole will form
three large volumes each year.
HI TERMS: IS in advance, 80 on the delivery OF the
third number. In for a remittance Of $50 five
pics will be sent; OF $50 thirteen copies will be sent
and OF 500, twenty-nne copies.
III All communications to he addressed (post paid) to
the publishers. u..- E.-
.TAMMANY HALL. H.
At regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Gen
era Committee, of the city and county OF New-York
held at Tammany Hall, on Thursday evening, April g.
1897, ..@@
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree & o'Sui.
for the publication, at the city OF Washington, Of
monthly magazine, TO be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read, it thereupon,
Resolved unanimously That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred TO in the prospectus will
highly useful TO the Democratic Party and hcne-
ca to the community that the plan Of the work appears
to be judciously adapted to the attainment OF the mpor
ant objects announced by the publishers and we cordially
recommend IT TO the support Of our fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes.