The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-20
... PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the lst of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published
~ WAsHINGToS, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities OF tic United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
To the principles of the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent 10 OF the rejecting mem
beers 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 desdcratum OF the highest i'm
potance to suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
tca character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and measures OF that party now maintained by
n large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions Of poty before the country, expoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish articles of greater
length condensed force more elaborate research,
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine of this character becomes instru
of nappreclable value for the enlightenment and
formation OF public opinion and for the support of the
principles which advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures 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 as they often are by
friends, and and distorted they
fail TO be by political opponents II OF the utmost mpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
il hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other considerations which be two highly appre
ciaed will render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles which is
going in society," the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted States stands committed the world the deposlto
and exemplar of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of the People in every and
country is identified. Chiefly from the want OF con-
of concentrating the intellectual energies
of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened in the republic of letters while the views
and policy OF its opposing ceeds are daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made to remove this reproach.
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
temost 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 auspicous tor organizing and
calling its aid and powerful ally of this charac-
ter, interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this design OF The United States
Magazine, cost will be spared TO render IT,
literary point Of honorable to the country, and nj
to cope in vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brthrgh Of all who speak the tongue of Milton
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object of It's con-
ductors present only the finest productions in the vari
branches of literature that be procured and 10
duse the benefit of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution
In this department the exclusvencss of party which is
inseparabe 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 10 which all alike subject will
alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common era-
VIII be common PRIDE TO cherish and eNtenC,
with lberalty OF feeling unbiased by partial or minor
AS the United States Magazine is founded the
broadcast basis which the and influence Of the De-
mocatic party in the United States present, is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
WoRk, not merely designed for ephemera interest and
attraction but to continue OF permanent historical value.
With this view a considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated The following subjects addition
the general features referred to above
general summary of Political and OF Domestic Intel
gence dgested 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, &c.
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
mens, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
After the close of each OF Congress- extra
enlarged number will be published, containing
neral and history OF It's proceedings condensed
abstract of important official documents and the acts OF
the session. .'.. ...
Advantage will also be taken of the concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters of the Union, to
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests of the country as can
not fail 10 prove OF very great value.
This portion OF the work will be separately PACED so
to admit OF binding by itself and will be furnished With
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute a COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER on
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great importance 10
all classes not only aflording current and combined
comprise also for record and reference through future
years; the value Of which will increase with the duration
Of the work
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses claims the support Of the De
mocratc party, hoped that other features referred
TO aboyendepcndently of the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF opponent thus
advocatcd-wil recommend il to "A liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF
party
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
on the united support of the Democratic party, we'll
from others, the price OF subscription IS fixed at the low
rate of hrc dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
rangemer and in size, quantity Of matter, &c the nj
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading monthies of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year,
III TERMS IS Vance, st on the delivery oil the
third number In return for a remittance Of $50, five CO.
pies viii be sent; OF $50 thirteen copies will be sent
and of 800, twenty mine copies.
NJ All communications TO be addressed (Post paid) 10
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cra Committee, of the city and county Of New York,
held at Tammany Hall, on Thursday evening, April 6,
Is37
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langree g. 0Sulli.
van, for the publication, at the city of Washington Of
monthly magazine, to be entitled the United States Maya
and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read, il thereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful to the Democratic Party and bcnef
ca to the community that the plan Of the work appears
10 be mdcously adapted the attainment Of the impor
ant objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend II TO the support OF our fellow citizens
An extract from the minutes.