Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-21
PROSPECTUS OF TAES
United states Mgziae and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.


livered simultaneously, in tie principal cities |
of the United Etates, . new Monthly Aa8a-
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles OF The 0emscfNtiC pasty.
1t has long beenappAreRt to shRay Of there's
cipting members sf The Democratic party Of
Acc United States, that periodical for the
theocacy and diffnsion Of their political prin-
O !yles, similar to those in such active and in
fiuential operation in England. 10 dsiderG>
sun,, which il was vers important 10 supply
q periodical which should unite with the at
fractions Of SQUAD and vigorous li;erature,a q
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures of b
party, now maintained by large mljority Of
the people. Discussing the great question OF
policy before the country, eKpounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine Though
the most able pens that the party can furnish
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele'
va,ed tone than is possible for t c newspaper
press, Magazine of this character become
an instrument Of inapprecssb!e value for the
enlightenment and fornativn Of public oP,n-
ion, and for the support Of the principles
which il advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures Of the
great Democratic party, and by always fara'
commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperfectly un-
dcrstood as they often are by frieads, and ais
represented aud distorted AZ they never fail to
be by political opponeRts, it is Of the utmost
importance that the public should be fully and
rightfully informed, " 10 hoped that the pei
edcal in question mHy be Isa!e to exert
beneficial, rational, and iGStiag inhueuce ON
the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be toe
highly ppreciated, will render the establish"
ment and spcc> IS of the prsposed Magazine OF
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist princi.
ples which is now going on in society, the
Democratic Party Of the United States stands
committed to the World as the depository and
exempar of those cardinal doctriaes Of poli''
cal faith with which the cause Of tie People IN
every age and country is iadentiEed Chiehy
from the want or = convenient means OF cen-
centratng the intellectual energies Of lie dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepreseuted in the republic of let
tiers, while the vie w aad policy Of its epposs
ing creeds are daily's .yecated, by the abiest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning,
In the UNITED STATEs MAGAZINE the ats
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
The present is the ime peculiarly apPro
pirate for the commencement Of such An un..
dertakiog. Tho Democratic body'of the URs
ION, after a conflict Which teeted TO the utters
most its stability and its principles, have suc'
ceedcd IN retaining pOssession'of the exeeu-
tive administration Of the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
Drifc, the period 10 ausPeioas for organizing
md calling TO its aid oew and powerful ally
of this character, interfering with none and co-
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, 20 care nor cost will
be spared to render 1t, IN literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and tit to
cope in vigor Of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common birthrght
of all who speak the tongue Of Milton aud
Shakespeare, it will be tho uniform object OF
.ts conductors to present only the Gnest pre-
ductons in the various branches Of Eterstuse,
that can be procured; and TO dHuse tho bcae-
fit Of correct models Of taste aud worthy exec
cution.
In this department the exclusiyeness ofpar-
ty, which isinsepArable from the political de-
partment Qf such work, will have no place,
Here we all stand on neutral ground OF
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Sal principles of taste TO which we are all alike
subject will alone be recognised aa the CONS
mon law. Our political principles cannot be
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will be our common pride to cherish and ex
tend, with liberality Of feeling unbiased by
partial or minor yiews
As the United States Magazine is founded
on the broadcast basis which the means and in>
huence Of the Democrat party in the United
States can present, II is intended to renderit
in every respect thoroughly KATioNAL
Wonk, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but to continue of per-
manent historical value. With this view
considerable portion Of each number will be
appropriated to the following subjects. 10 ad.
dltion to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and of DO.
nestic Intelligence, dgested in the order Of
the Staies,comprsing all the authentic inpsr-
tant facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements, anotce OF allnew
Patents, &c.
A condensed account of all new works Of
Internal Improvement throughout the Union,
proceeded by general view OF all now in
operation or ~ progress
Military 8 Naval News, Promotions. Chang.
es, Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices of Distinguish
ed persons.
: After the close Of each session Of Congress,
an extra a. an enlOrged number viii be pub,
lished, csntaining general review and history
of ito proceedings, q csndcnscl abstract ofim>
portant official documents, and acs of the
session.
Advantage will be taken Of the means con.
centrated in this establishment from all quar-
ters Of the Union, TO c. .aect and digest such
extensive statistical observations On all the
mes, important Interests Of the country as can.
not fail toprove Of very great value.
This portion Of the work will be seperatelY