The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-06-03
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
U. 6. MAGAZINE,
AND
Democratic Review.


cratic party.
1t has been apparent to many of the rejecting
members of the Democratic party of the United
States, that periodical for the advocacy and dlu-
sion of their political principles similar to those in
such active and influential operation in England is
desideratuHl, which it very important to sup
py-a periodical which should unite with the al
fractions of a sound and vigorous literature, po-
titical character capable of giving efficient support
10 the doctrines and measures of that party, now
maintained by large majority of the people. Dis
cussing the great questions Of policy before the
country, expcndng and advocating the Democratic
doctrine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish in articles of greater length more con
denscd force, more elaborate research and more ce
vated tone than is possible for the newspaper press
a Magazine of this character becomes an instrument
of inappreciablc value for the enlightenment and
formation of public opinion and for the support Of
the principles which it advocates BY these means,
by thus explaining and defending the measures Of
the great Democratic party, and by always furnish
ing to the public clear and powerful commentary
upon those complex questions Of policy and party
which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, npcriectly understood as they often are by
friends and misrepresentcd and distorted as they
never fail to be by political opponents, it is of the
utmost Importance that Tie public should be fully
and rghtfully informed, il is hoped the periodical in
QutsuOn ne maze 10 exert DenCiClal, ration.
a and lasting influence on the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be too highly
appreciated, will render the establishment and sue
cess Of the proposed Magazine of very great npor-
tancc.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles
which is now going on in society the Democratic
Party Of the United States stands committed to the
World as the depository and exemplar of those
cardinal doctrines Of political faith with which the
cause gHe PeOpie in every age and country is i
Identified. Chiefly from the want Of convenient
means of concentrating the intellectual energies Of
It's disciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepcscnted in the republic of letters, while
the views and policy of its opposing creeds are daily
| advocated, by the ablest and most commanding c
forts of genius and learning
In the United States Magazine the attempt will
be made to remove 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 uttermost its stability and its principle
have succeeded in retaining possession of the
tive administration Of the country. In the consc-
quent comparative repose from political strife the pc
Rod is suspicious for organizing and calling its aid
new and powerfully ally of this character interfe.
ring with none cooperating with all.
Co-oriinate with this main design ofthe Unitel
states Magazine, no care norcost will he spared to
renderit IN literary point ofvew, honorable to the
country, and fit TO cope in rigor of rivalry with its
European competitors. Viewing the English Ian
guage as the noble heritage and common birthright
OF all who speak the tongue of Milton and Shakes
pear, ii will be the uniform object ofts conductors to
present only the finest productions in the various
branches Of literature that be procured; and to
duse the benefit Of correct models oftaste and wor-
! thy execution.
In this department cxclusiveness of party, which
Is lnseparlble nom the political department of such
work, viii have no place. Here we all stand on
neutral ground Of equality and reciprocity. where
those universal principles of taste to which we are a.
alke SUBJECT viii alone be recognised as the common
! law Our political principles cannot be compromised.
but our common literature, it will be Our pride to.
cherish and extend, with a liberuliy offeemg an M
a5ded by partial Or minor views
AS the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadest basis which the means and influence of the
democratic party IN the United States can present
Is intended to render in every respect thorough
! National Work. not merely designed for ephem.
eral interest and attraction but to continue of peuna
! lent historical value. With this view q considcra.
the portion OF each number will be appropriated
the following Subjects in addition to the general fca.
lures referred to have.
general summary of Political and of Domestic
Intelligence, dgested in the order Of the States com
pisng all the authentic important facts Of the pre-
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Fo,
eign.
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agr
cultural Improvements anotice of all new Patents
&c.
condensed account of all new works of internal
Improvement throughout the Union, preceded bv
general view of all now in operation or in progress
Military and Naval News, Promotions Change
! Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence
Biographical bituay notices Of distinguished per
sons.
After the close Of each session of Congress an cv
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 oftho session.
Advantage will also be taken of the means CON
centrated in this establishment from all quarters Of
the Union, to collect and digest such extensive sta
tstical observations on all the most important inter
esis OF the country as cannot fail to prove of very
great value.
This portion OF the work will be separately PACED
so as to admit of binding by itself, and will be f,g(
nshed with copous index, so that the United
states Magazine willalso constitute CoaDlefe An.
nuaf Register, on scale uninterrupted before and Of
very great importance to all classes not only as aE
iording current and combined view, from month
to month, OF the subjects which it will comprise, hrt
also for record and reference through future wears