The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-06-10
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
U. s. MAGAZINE.
AND
Democratic Review

n MN JIb lIsi VI JulyJ 1907 VIII Dc published
q Washington, District of Columbia, and drE
cred simultaneously in the principle cities of the
nited States, new Monthly Magazine, under
abbve Title, devoted to the principles of the Dem
cratic party.
1t has been apparent to many of the reflccr
members of the Democratic party of the Uni
States, that periodical for the advocacy and dF
sion of their political principles, similar to those
such active and influential operation In England.
deSideratum, which it was very important to su
ply--a periodical which should unite with the 4
fractions of sound and vigorous literature, a h,
titica character capable of giving efficient suppo
10 the doctrines and measures of that party, nov
maintained by a large majority of the people. H
cussing the great questions of policy before N
country, expendng and advocating the Democrat
doctrine through the most able pens that that pp4
can furnish, in articles of greater length, more con
dersed force, more elaborate research and moro o,
waited tone than is possible for the newspaper pres
a Magazine of this character becomes an instrumg
of inappreciable value for the enlightenment AM
formation of public opinion, and for the support
the principles which it advocates. BY these mean.
by thus explaining and defending the measures
the great Democratic party, and by always fumish
ing to The public clear and powerful commentar
upon those complex questions Of policy and part
which so frequently distract the country and una
Us tllCy OlleD are
friends, and misrepresented and distorted as the
never fail to be by political opponents, it is of
utmost importance that the public should be ful
and rightfully informed, it shoped the periodical
question may be made TO exert beneficial, ration
al, and lasting influence on the public mind
Other considerations, which cannot be too higlh
appreciated, will render the establishment and sue
cess of the proposed Magazine of very great mpn
tance.
In the mighty struggle of Antagonist principle
which Is now going on in society the Democrat.
Party of the United States stands committed to t
World as the depository and exemplar of thog
cardinal doctrines of political faith with which The
cause ot'Me People in every age and country is
| Identified. Chiefly from the want Of a convencnt
means of concentrating the intellectual energies Of
its disciples this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic of letters while
the views and policy of its opposng creeds are daily
advocated, by the ablest and most commanding eE
forts Of genius and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt will
be made to removb this rcproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate fOr
the commencement of such an undertaking. The
Democratic body ofthe Union, after conflict which
tested to the utermos its stability and its principle
nave succeeded IN retaining possession Of the excCu
tive administration of the country. In the consr
fhSiit from political STRIFE the
rod is suspicious for organizing and calling to its aid
new and powerfully ally of this character, interfc
ring with none cooperating with ALL
Coordinate with this main design ofthe United
states Magazine, no nor cost will be spared to
rendert in literary point ofvew, honorable to the
country, and fit to cope in rigor of rivalry with its
European competitors. Viewing the English Ian.
guagc as the noble heritage and common birthright
OF all who speak the tongue of Milton and Shakes.
pear, 1t Will be the Uniform object ofts conductors to
present only the finest productions in the various
branches OF literature, that can be procured and to
diuse the benefit of correct models oftaste and wor
thy execution.
In this department exclusivehtss of psrty, which
is nseparabe from the political department of such
work, will have no place. Here we all stand on a
neutral ground of equality and reciprocity, where
those universal principles of taste to which we are all
allke subject will alone be recognised as the common
law Our political principles cannot be compromised,
but our common literature, it will be oiil pride TO-
cherish and extend, with liberaity offeelinp an b
assed by partial or minor views
AS the United States Magazine Is founded on the
broades basis which the means and influence of the
democratic party in the United States can present,
is intended to render it in every respect thorough
Ndlio'laf WORT, not merely designed for ephen.
era interest and attraction but to continue of perma
lent historical value. With This view consider.
the portion of each number will be appropriated to
the following subjects, in addition to the general ea.
lures referred to have.
Ageneral summary of Political and of Domestic
intelligence dgestcd in the order ofthe States COM
prlsng all the authentic important facts of the pre-.
ceding month";
General Literary Intelligence Domestic and For.
eign.
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agri.
cultural improvements, notice of all new Patents
&c.
A condensed account of all new works of Internal
Improvement throughout the Union, preceded by a
general view of all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions. Cbenges
Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical btuary notices of distinguished pcr-
sons. P''
After the close of each session of Congress- an ev.
ira or an enlarged number will be published con.
tanning general review and history of its proceed.
ings, condensed abstract of important official docu
ments and the Acts ofthe session.
Advantage will also be taken of the means con.
cehlrated IN this establishment from all quarters Of
the Union, to collect and digest such extensive sta.
tistlca observations all the most important infer.
ests OF the country cannot fail to prove of very
great value. " ''''
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SO as 70 admit OF binding by ITSELF and will he fur
nlshed with copious index, so that tbe limited
States Magazine will also constitute Con3lete A,,
ter O1aa IL,