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RosI EcTUs OF THE
United States Magazine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

al Washington, District OF Columbia, anu ue-
livered Simultaneously, in the principal cities
of the United states, new Monthly Mag"
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles of the Democratic party.
1t has long been apparent to many of the re,
Aecting members Of the Democratic party of
the United States, that a periodical for the
advocac, and diffusion of their political prin-
ciples, similar to those in such active and in
AueDtiul operation in England. is sidera-
sum, which it was very important 10 supply
periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature,
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures OF h t
party, now maintained by a large majority Ct
the peop'e. Discussing the gr At question ot
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, aud more ele
vated tone than is possible for the ncwspape
press, Magazine of this character become
nm instrument of inapPreciable value tor 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 TIE
great Democratic party, and by always fuTh"
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, AMI MS
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
rightfully informed. II is hoped til It the pei
odcal in question my be ma le to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will rend the establish"
ment and success of the proposed Magazine OF
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist princi-
Piles which is now going on in society the
Democratic Party OF the United Sta'e stands
committed to the World as The depository and
exemplar of those cardinal doctrines of poli'i'
cal faith with which the cavse Of The Peopte in
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want Of 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
tiers, while the views and policy of its oppnss
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at,
4empt will be made to remove this reproAch.
The present is the time peculiarly sppro
pirate for the commencement Of such an un.
dertaking. The Democratic body of the Un-
ion, after q conflict which tested 10 the utter,
most its stability and its principles, have sue
ceedcd 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 an powerful al y
ofthi character, interfering with none an Cor
operating with all.
Coordinate with tins 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 fit TO
cope in yigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common blrthrght
of all who speak the tongue Of Milton and
Shakespeare, it will be tho uniform object Of
its conductors to present only the finest pros
ductions in the various branches of literature,
that can be procured; and to diliuse the bene
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy exc,
cution.
In this department the exclusiyeness nf par
ty, which is inseparable from the political de-
parment of such work, will have no Place
Here we all stand on a ueutr ! gr 'u"d of
equality and reciprocity, where those univer.
sal principles oftaete to which we are all alike
subject will alone be recognis as the com"
mon law Our political principles C 'nnot be
compromised, but our common literature il |
will be our common pride to cherish and ex> !
tend, with u lberaty Of feel ng unbiased by
partial or minor views
Az the United States Magazine is founded
on the broadest basis which the means and in>
huence of the Democrat party in the United
States can present, it is intended to render it
in every respect thoroughly NATIONAL
WoRE, not merely designed for epatmeral
interest and attraction bat TO continue Of per.
ranent historical value. With this view
considerable portion OF each number will be
appropriated 10 the foil wing tiects, 'n ad>
dtion TO the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of Do.
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order of
the s,cnmprsing oil the authentic impor,
Ia I facts Of tho preccdi " moth.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic |
unl Foreig.
General Scie ,,iRc Intelligence, Includ Ing
Agricultural improvements, u notice Of allnew |
Patents, &c
A Condensed accoant Of all new works of |
inte'ni Improvement throughout, the Uoon,
proceeded by a general view Of all now in !
operation or 10 progress /
Military & NsvllN,ws, Promotions, Chang.
ca, Moyt ments, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of dis inguish.
ed persons
After the close Of each session Of Congress,
an extra or an enlarged number will br.puh,
lshed, containinga gsneralreyiew aid history
Of proceedings, condensed NIB tract ofim, 4
pertapt Official d d'cumsnts, aud ac's Of the /
session.