The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-19
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
Aug. 9-3i.
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

ON the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities OF the United States,
Monthly Magazine, under the above title devoted
| to the principles OF the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent TO 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 TO those in such active and influential
operation in England, is desderat0n OF the highest i'm
porance supply-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions OF sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and Of that party, maintained by
a large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions of poiy before the country expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish IN articles OF greater
length, condensed force elaborate research
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press. a Magazine Of this character becomes nsru
Of nhpprcciablc value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which advocates. BY these by thus
explaining and defending the Of the Democratic
party, and by always furnishing to the public clear and
pow crul commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, impcrfectly understood they often are by
friends and msrepresentcd and distorted they never
fail TO be by political opponents, II is OF the utmost mpor
that the public should be fully and rightly informed
hoped that the periodical question may be made to
exert beneficial, rational, and lasting influence the
| public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be two highly apprc
cated will render the establishment and success of the
| proposed Magazine Of very great Importance
In tho mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which is
now going on in society, the Democratic parry OF the Uni
ted States stands committed the world the deposito
~ and cxcmpar OF those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of Hc People in every age and
country is identified. Chiefly from the want OF con-
venicnr means of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples, this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrcprcsented the republic of letters while the views
and policy of it's opposing crecds daily advocated Ivy
| the abcst and most commanding efforts OF genius and
| learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the atcmp, will be
made 10 this rcproach
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement OF such undertaking. The Democratic
body Of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
crmost its stability and lis principles, have succeeded IN
retaining possession Of the executive administration of
the country In the consequent comparative rcposc from
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling TO its aid and powerful ally OF this charac
ter, interfering with and cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design of The United States
MaEazine no care nor cost viii be spared TO render IT. IN
literary point Of view, honorable TO tho country and fit
to cope vigor OF rivalry with It's European competitors
Viewing the English language rs the noble heritage and
common brhrgh OF all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare il will he tho uniform object OF its
ductos present, only the finest productions IN the vari
branches Of literature that be procured and to
dluse the benefit Of models OF taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the cmusvcness Of party, which is
Insepnrac from the political department OF such work,
will have place. Here all stand on neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles Of which all alike subject, viii
| alone lie recognized as the common law. Our political
principles be compromised but common itera
turr il will bc pride 10 cherish and extend,
with hcraliy OF feeling unbiased by partial or MINOR
views.
As the United States Magazine is founded the
hroadcst basis which tho and influence OF tho De-
mocatlc panty the United States present, II is in
tended render it every respect thoroughly NATION
WoRK, no, merely designed for ephemeral interest and
attraction, but continue Of permanent historical value.
With this view a considerable portion Of each number will
he appropriated the following SUBJECTS in addition to
the general features referred TO above
A general summary OF Political and Of Domestic Intel
gcncc drcsicd the order Of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts Of the preceding month
General Literary intelligence Domestic and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements, notice Of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account Of new works Of Internal I'm
provcmcnt throughout the Unon preceded by general
view of all now in operation in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
mcnis, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
Afer the close Of each session Of Congress- extra
or an enlarged number will be published containing ge
neral review and history of its proceedings condensed
Of important official documents and the acts Of
the session.
Advantage will also be taken Of the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union, TO
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the important interests OF the country can.
not fail 10 Iloyc OF very srCn, value