The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-14
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the LIST Of ocToBER 1887, will be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities OF the United States
a new Monthly Magazine under the above title, devoted
to the principles of the Democratic party
II 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 to those in such active and influential
operation England is desiderafu Of the highest I'M
poitance to suppya periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature apo
ca character capable of giving efficient support TO the
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
large majority Of the People Discussing the great
questions of poly before the country, expoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the able
pens that that party furnish, in articles OF greater
length condensed force, elaborate research,
and elevated than is possible for the newspaper
press Magazine OF this character becomes an nstru-
ment of inappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation OF public opinion and for the support OF the
principles which il advocates BY these MEANS by thus
explaining and defending the Of the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public clear and
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, mperfectly understood as they often are by
friends and misrepresened and distorted they
fail TO be by political opponents is of the utmost mpor-
that the public should be fully and rightly informed,
it hoped that the periodical in question be made to
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other considerations which be highly appe
ciaed will render the establishment and Of the
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which is
going in society, the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted States stands committed to the world the deposo
and exemplar OF those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of The People every age and
country is identified Chiefly from the want Of con-
venen means Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened the republic of letters, while the views
and policy of its opposing creeds daily advocated 10y
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking. The Democratic
body Of the Union, after conflict which tested TO the ut
its stability and its principles have succeeded in
the country In the consequent comparative epose from
political STRIFE the period suspicious for organizing and
calling TO its aid new 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 it, IN
literary point Of vew honorable TO the country, and fit
cope vgor Of rivalry with European competitors.
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
brhrght of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare will be the uniform object OF its
ducors 10 only the finest productions in the vari-
branches Of literature that be procured and TO
duse the benefit of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the exclusivencss Of party, which
nseparabe from the political department Of such work,
will have place Here we all stand a neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles OF taste to which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the law. Our political
ture it will be pride cherish and extend,
with beray OF feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views. .. ...
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocratc party the United States present. is IN
tended to render IN every respect thoroughly NATION
Work, merely designed for ephemeral interest and
attraction but to continue of permanent historical value.
With this view portion Of each number will
be appropriated the following subjects in 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 Intelligenc 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. s..
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices of distinguished persons.
After the close of each session of Congress- an extra
enlarged number will be published, containing de-
neral review and history OF its proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents, and the 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
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 iumishedw
coplous index, that the United States Magazine viii
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, a
scale uninterrupted BEFORE and Of great Importance
all classes not only as aiordlng current and combined
view, from month to month, of the subjects which will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
years; the value of which will with the duration
of the work
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocrac party it j. hoped that its other features referred
TO OF the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with tho doctrines of opponent thus
advocatcd-w recommend il a liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class of
party
To promote the popular objects view and relying up
the united support of the Democratic party, we'll
from Others the price of subscription fixed AT the low
rate OF fire dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
rangcmcn and III size, quantity OF natter &C. the Uni
the leading monihes of England. The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year
NJ TERMS IS in advance, Sc on the delivery of the
third number In return for remittance Of $50, five
pics will be OF $50, thirteen copies will be
and Of 800, tweny-nine copies
H. All communications to be addressed (posl pald) 10
the publishers
TAMMANY HALL.
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
held ut TamE,any Hall, on Thursday evening, April G,
1897,
1hr prospectus issued by Messrs Langrce & OSulli.
van for the publication, at the city Of Washington OF
monthly magazine he entitled the United States Maya.
and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read II thcreupon,
Resolved UNANIMOUSLY, That, in the opinion OF this
Committee the work referred 10 in the prospectus vii
prove highly useful the Democratic Party and bcnef
ca TO the community tina, the plan Of the work appears
TO be udiciously adapted TO the attainment Of the npor
tnt objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend il TO the support OF our fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes.