The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE


PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
an the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1887, will be published
" WASHINGTON, District OF Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities OF the United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above tite devoted
TO the principles Of the Democratic party.
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 those in such active and influential
operation in England is desidat,ni Of the highest i'm
potance to suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions OF sound and vigorous literature poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support the
doctrines and measures Of thai party, maintained by
large majority Of the People Discussing the great
questions Of poty before the country eSpounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the able
pens that that party furnish in articles OF greater
length condensed force, elaborate research,
and more elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes nsru.
ment of nappreciable vulue 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
powerful commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood they often by
friends, and misrepresened and distorted they
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
it is hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
exert beneficial rational, and lasting influence the
which be twohighly appre
Gated will render the establishment and Of the
proposed Magazine Of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which is
going society, the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted States stands committed TO the world the deposo
and exemPar 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 con-
venien of concentrating the intellectual energies
of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic of letters, while the
and policy of its opposing ceeds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning Es ,E
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made TO remove this reproach. a
o se
body Of the Union, after conflict which tested TO the ut
emos its stability and its principles have succeeded in
retaining possession of the executive administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid and powerful ally Of this charac
ter, interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine cost will be spared TO render H. in
literary point OF vew honorable to the country, and fit
cope ygor Of rivalry with European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common bithrght Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare, will be the uniform object Of its
ducors TO present only the finest productions the
branches Of literature that be procured and
duse the benefit of correct models Of taste and worthy
execution
In this department the exclusiveness of party which
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 lera
ure will be pride to cherish and extend,
with iberaity 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, it is in
AL Work merely designed for epbemera interest and
attraction, but to continue of permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated to the following SUBJECTS addition
the general features referred TO above F.s., . :.
general summary of Political and Of Domestic Intel
lgcnce digested in 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 DC.
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.
Foreign Intelligence. sa#A
Biographical obituary notices OF distinguished persons
After the close Of each session Of Congress,
enlarged number will he published, containing
neral review and history Of proceedings condensed
abstract Of important official documents, and the acts Of
Advantage will also be taken of the means
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union,
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
on all the most important interests of the country
not fail TO prove OF very great value. . .
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED,
to admit OF binding by ITSELF and will be furnished with
copious index, thai the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER,
scale unatempien before and oil very great Importance To
all classes, not only afordng a and combined
from month to month, Of the subjects which il will
COMPRISE but also for record and reference through future
years the value OF which will increase with the duration
Of the work as s#- .t.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocrac party hoped that its other features referred
abovcndependeniy OF the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated--wi recommend ii TO liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class of
party ... +. f..
To promote the popular objects in view and relying up
the united support OF the Democratic party well
from others, the price Of subscription fixed at the low
rate at fre dollars per annum; while in mechanical
rangcmen and IN size, quantity Of natter &c, the UNI
ted States Magazine will be placed par al least with
the leading monthes of England. The whole ill form
three large octave volumes each year. (.
HI TERMS Us in advance, sc on the delivery oil the
third number In return for remittance Of $50, five
pies viii be sent OF $50, thirteen copies will be sent
and OF 500, twenty-nlne copies.
G All communications TO be addressed (post pad) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL.
Al regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gem
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, Aprl6,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Langtree & OSulI-
van, for the publication the city Of Washington OF
monthly magazine TO he entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, il was thereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That. in the opinion OF this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party, and bcncf-
cia to the community; that the plan Of the work appears
to be udciousy adapted to the attainment OF the mpor
ant objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend II 10 the support Of fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes
-.,# EpwARD S1NproRp, Secretary.