Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-05-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
United States Mag aZime and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW:


| 1t has lung been apparent 10 many Of the re.
| hectng members Of the Democratic party Of
| the United Stats. that a periodical for the
| advocacy and diffusion of their political prn.
| cip'es, similar to those in such active and in.
fueneaai operation in England, is a desidera.
tim, which it was very important to supply
periodical which should unite with the at.
fractions of sound and vigorous literature. A
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures Of that
party, now maintained by large majority Of
the people. Discussing the great question Of
policy before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that the parry can furnish
in articles 1f greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more Gle
vailed tone than is possible for the ne wspaper
press, Magazine of this character becomes
an instrument of inappreciable value fur the
enlightenment and formation Of public opin.
len, and for the support of the principles
which ii advocates. by these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures Of the
great Democratic party, and by always furn-
Ishlng to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions Of
Pol'ey and ralty which so frequently distract
the country, and upon which, impeItectly un-
derstocd as they often are by friends, anil mis-.
represented and distorted as they never fail to
be hy political opponents, it is of the utmost
Importance that the public should be fully and
Ilghlfuily informed. II is hoped that tie pei
odica! in question may be ma e to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
her considerations, which canno, be toe
highly appreciated, will re'.der Tie establish
ment and success Of the proposed Magazine of
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist princi>
Piles. which IS now going Oh in society, the
Democratic Party OF the United States stands
committed to the World as the depository and
exemplar uf those cardinal doctrines Of no iii.
cal faith with which the cause Of Tie Peopie IN
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want OF convenient means Of con.
centra'ing~the Intellectual energies of its dis
cipIeS, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unre presented in the republic of let
ters, while the views and policy OF its oppus.
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the able,t
and most commanding efforts of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at.
tempt will be made TO remove this repro.cl.
The present is the time peculiarly appro
pirate for the commencement of such an up..
ds rlaking. The Democratic body of the Un.
ion, after conflict which tested TO the utter.
mos, its stability and its principles, have sue
ceeded in retaining possession of the exetu.
tive administrators Of the country. In The
cons, quent comparative repose from polite Il
strife, The period is auspicious for organizing
and calling to its aid new AMI powerful al Y
Of thi> character, interfering with none an Gu.
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Masazines no care nor cost will
be spared TO render it. in literary point of
view, honorable to the country, and fit 10
cope in vigor Of rivalry with Its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common birthrght
Of all who speat the tongue of Milton and
Shak espeare, it will be the uaiform object of
its conductors to present only the finest pro-
ductions in the various branches cf literatuae
that can be procured; and TO dffuse the bene.
fit of currec CT models Of taste and worthy ex .
cution.
In th department the exclusiveness of par.
ty, which is inseparaDle from the political de-
pa,tm"nt oI such work, will have ne Lacs
here we all stand on neutr i gr'und of
equality and reciprocity, where those univer-
sal principles of taste to which we are all alike
subject will alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law Our political principles clnnot be
compromised, but our common literature il
will be oar common pridt to cherish and ex>
tend, with lberality of feeling unbiased by
partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded
on the broadest basis winch the means and in>
Auence Of the Democratic party in the United
States can present, it is intended to render it
in every respect thoroughly national
WonK, net merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but to continue of per.
manent historical value. With this view
considerable portien of each number will be
appropriated to the following subjects, in ad.
ditnn to the general features referred to
above.
a general summary of Political and of Do
mestc Intelligence, digested in the order OF
the S accomplishing all the authentic impor>
tat facts of the preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural Improvements, a notice OF all new
Patents, &c
A condensed account of all new works Of
IntGEHsl improvement throughout the union,
proceeded by a geHeral view of all now in
operation or in progress.
Military < Naval News, Promotions. Chang,
es, Movements, &C.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of disinguisl-
ed persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress,
an extra or an enlarged number will be pubs
lishcd, containing general review and history
Of its proceedings, condenseh abstract ofim>
pcrtant Official documents, and acts of the
session.