The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-06
Democratic Review.

V H Washington District of Columbia, and deliv-
cred simultaneously in the principle cities of the u
ncd States, new Monthly Magazine, under the
above title, devoted to the principles of the Demo-
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 diff-
sion of theft political principles similar to those in
such active and influential operation in England, is
a deSideyutun which it was very important to sup
ply--a periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of a sound and vigorous literature po-
ca character capable Of giving efficient support
to the doctrines and measures Of that party, now
maintained by large majority OF tho people. Dis
cussng the great questions of policy before the
country, cxpending and advocating the Democratic
doctrine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish, in articles of greater length more con-
dcnsed force, more elaborate research and more elC
vatcd tone than is possible for the newspaper press
a Magazine of this character becomes an nsirumcnt
of inapprcciable value for the enlightenment and
formation ofpublc opinion, and for the support Of
the principles which it advocates. Bythese 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 so frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperiecty 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 the public should be fully
and rightfuly informed it hoped the periodical in
question may be made to exert beneficial ration
al, and lasting influence on the public mind
Other considerations, which cannot be too highly
appreciated, will render thc establishment and sue
cess of the proposed Magazine of very great impor-
tancc.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles
which Is now going on i'll 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 Me People in every age and country is i
IDENTIFIED. Chiefly from the want of "A convenient
means of concentrating the intellectual energies of
its disciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic of letters, while
the views and policy of its opposing creeds arc daily
advocated, by the abest and most commanding cf-
forts of genius and learning.
In the United STATES Magazine the attempt will
be made TO remove this reprodch
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for
the commencement of such undertaking. The
Democratic body ofthe Union after a conflict which
tested to the uttcrmost its stability and its principles
have succeeded in retaining possession of the execr
1--WE administration of the country. In the conseJ
quent comparative repose from political strife the pe
rlod suspicious Tor organizing and calling to its aid
a new and powerfully ally Of this character interfe-
ring with none cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design ofthe United
states Magazine, no care rcost will be spared TO
renderlt, IN literary point ofvew honorable to the
country, and fit to cope in rigor ofrvalry with its
European competitors. Viewing the English Ian
guage as the noble heritage and common birthripbt
oi all who speak the tongue of Milton and Shakes
pear II VIII he the uniform object ofs conductors To
present only the finest productions in the various
branches OF literature that be procured; and to
duse the benefit of correct models taste and yyor-
thy execution.
In TINS department exclusveness of party, which
Is nseparable from the political department of such
WORK. WIZ nave no placei Here we all stand on
neutral ground of equality and reciprocity, where
those universal principles of taste TO which we are all
alke subject will aonebe recognised as the common
la"' Our political principles canHot be compromised;
Dut our common literature, il will be our pride to-
cherish and extend, with bcraty offceling an bi
assed by partial or minor views
AS the United States Magazine is founded ON the
Droadest basis which the means and influence of the
Dc'.ocIauc party IN the United States can present,
~ "a 10 render 1t IN every respect thorough
" Naf'0H@ Work, not merely designed for ephem-
era interest and attraction but to continue Of ncrma
,iclt historical value. With this view considera-
m nIo poruon OF each number will be appropriated to
inc iohowng subjects in addition to the general feo
lures referred TO have
general summary of Political and of Domestic
Intelligence, digesed in the order of the States
pnslng all the authentic important facts of the nrc
ceding month"; - '-0 Pi''
General Literary Intellircnco Do,,...;. 49,,
egn. D'D'''''o anu TOT
ueneal Scientific Intelligence, including Aori-
&c! "'' '''" "'eils'
condensed account Of all new works of Internal
Improvement throughout the Union, preceded Inv a
general view OF all now in operation or in propress
-, Military and Naval News, Promotions. Cbenges
Movements &e, 'l"iis''
Foreign Intelligence
sons. su''iie" per
AIter the close of each session of Congress an evy
m .la or an enlarged number will be published. con-
tanning general review and history of its nrococJz
ingS condensed abstract of important ofcil dot4.z
nlehts, and the Acts ofthc session.
Advantage will also be taken of the mcons con,
Gohated IN this establishment from all quarters ~
Wv ie oioh' to collect and digest such extensive sta,
us'eal observations on all the most importont ntor
great value P'o'' Vi very
lhis portion d the work will be separatelv noooI
,? as 70 admit Of binding by ITSELF and will he fnr.
e,isneu with copious index, so that the TJn;ted
Nla'es magazine will also constitute ComDLete A,
nun i'eg'Ste', on scale uninterrupted before and of
very great importance to all classes not onIv as ac
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