The native American., 1838-10-20
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE
and REPUBLICAN REYIEW
II. J. BRENT, ESQ. EDITOR.

VIEW will be published in The city Of Wasb;naton D;s
c' OF columbia on The Isl dav OF Jannarv next and de-
Veeu mohiy IN all parts of tie United States devoted
exclusively TO tie advancement of the great nrniI f
the wing party and the encouragement Of literature and
science. - h'e'a'u'e a"u
Tie experience Of the past wear has co,6rmod :; ~
m's o' he more rejecting and sagacous of the Whip
party that racuum exists in the periodicaI nrs r th
country. in which should be combined the nrondn r
our great statesmen on literary and scientific subjects and
those oi the eminent literary genises of which the Initial
Sates can boast so ample share the various subjects
that present themselves sound and vigorous nteact
II cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
,he publication of work calculated 10 inlse and circu
lat" true and honest political information and 10 counter
act the drrtul influence exered by monthly rerindicoi
OF similar nature published in this city, under the aus
Pces and hearing the name Of the srfsiyrd Democracy
OF me eSeh day, advocating measures which, success
n are destined to moner 10 ruins The fabric Of our no.
bic Consinton hy placing constructions on il 10 suit
me me caprice and advance the readings OF corrupt am.
ihe union Of snrh principles with general terature
as nave ns''ed me common sense and honesty of the
country, by procalming the ''Martyrlom of CiIIey.''
rendered IN manner more detestahIe from the Insdions
way III which they combined tends directly n no
d"rganizaion Of all that, Americans should be held
most sacred This combination is calculated 10 secnre
them circulation in quarters TO which tbev n;h, nt
ohe'MFe penetrate as well as from certain decepye
ar OF hSh toned philanthropy and expansive hberaty Of
views with which they artully able TO invest them
seves' Tor l' purpose of stealing their way into the
heads through the ursuspecng hearts of that class om
which depends the destiny and hopes of the na,ion-its
young men, Wills, the more expcrenced sanao;ty %
nder h'ads can never hesitate moment in recognising
me real naked dtormity Of these PRINCIPLES of modern
kai" a!ism, nnd all the fair see ming dispuses bev nav
assume yc 10 'h' soung they are repete with suh,;s
"amg'r OF the most pelnicous character.
i he National Magazine and Republican Review ia IA
slgned aud will be conducted with these and other b;b
important considerations in v4w calculated 70 c,rrt
nisconsrnct'ons, and TO incncae the correct polc,
principle On which based the views and nrsot;. r
The great Republican Wing party as well as for the on
conragfment and maintenance of genuine note literature
lhe publishers will net spare expense in tho m,chnni
ea uepa'neh OF 'he work nor their utmost efforts to
render the Review useful to the Public in literary no;nt
OF view and honorable TO the country and cause Which II
is destined to espouse a National work
ne period IS fast arriving when the country will
emerg" from the dominion of party which has come ,o
power under the corrupt influence of misled nonmi,
prejudice, and which has advocated and sailed under tb
broad and corrupt motto Of office kers .to the pciors
oeons me spos Of me ranq"ished' being alike anti
republican, Unconstitutional, and foul stain npon the
Tree institutions OF the country that only be eraica
ted by the triumph of the principles which govern the
Republican Wing party Of the present day
The advocates Of the principles alnded to- who have
stood foremost in defence Of the Constitution and Laws
when they dminniive party could be- exert
ing the strength of Leonidas battling with the host of
Xerxes, aid have nearly succeeded in rescnino ,e Gov
eminent from the grasp Of corruption will deem il their
imperative duty TO continue their efforts and il cannot
better be done than by supporting periodical of high
standing for sound political principles and literary worth
and such one will be found in the National Mooazine
and Republican Review.
The success of the Magazine will therefore depend in
measure on the great body Of the opponents Of the
present Administration whose interest it will be IN aid in
ITS permanent establishment. And it will be equally
binding on the talented and patriotic band of Leading
Wings TO spare neither time labor to the explanation
and advocacy of the true and only prnciples on which
the Government prosper, and on the success of
which depends the great experiment of Republican Gov
ernment
Having made these few remarks on the political cast
of the publication, feel confident that its utv viii
be readily perceived by the Public and fully appreciated
In addition to the political features the following will be
the principal subjects on which the Review win traat
from the pens OF most celebrated writers OF he
day r''"'
R'piews and Craicnl Notices will occupy portion Of
It's pages mere oy giving praise to genius and censre to
such productions only as richly deserving of it.
# Sketch fMe Proceedings of Congress viii be given at
the close OF each session. in which will be explained the
cause and effect all prominent acts and measures com
piled by gentleman of acknowledged ability and oppor
tnnty TO arrange and collect such matters az will nrova
both interesting and instructive.
Election Returns will be given in tabular FORM en-
bracng all elections OF importance in the yarous STATE.
as early as practicable alter the reception of official re-
turns.
Essays and Tales will also form important part ofthe
work. and all original articles Of this character will re.
crve prompt attention. The object of the publishers
next to enhancing the good cause in which they have EN-
barked will be to furnish the reader with such matters
will both instruct and amuso; such as
Sketches and "Reminiscences of events too mnute for
history;
Biographical and Historical Sketches of distinguished
&c.
Original Poetry will be well sprnkled through its pa
ges.
Engrapings Of Distinguished Statesmen.-If the work
should receive the encouragement as is usually
extended to periodicals of literary and scientific cha
racter the subscribers to the Review will not onlv find
their numbers embeshed with these desirable nates
but also with many other valuable improvements
TERMS.
The NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN, RI.
VIEW will be published in monthly numbers Of eighty
octave pages each, fine paper with new and handsome
type, and IN the most approved mechanical and tvpo.
graphical appearance at the moderate price of Five
Dollars year. able in all cases in advance or ON the
delivery OF the third number, without espect TO
Any person forwarding ten respectable subscribers
and becoming responsible for the amount of their sub
scrPons for the first year, shall receive copy gratis az
long as they may continue subscribers
The publishers will be responsible for all moneys for
warded by mall IN of miscarriage provided the GER
'ltcae OF the Postmaster shall be secured and comics for
warded accordingly.
IT subscriber shall not order his subscription 70 ba
discontinued at the expiration of the year. he shall bs
considered as wishing the Review continued which shall
De forwarded, and the subscription money exneced an
The receipt OF the thld number as in the first instance
NO subscription taken for aless term than one vear
. An communications, post paid addressed 10 tbe nnh-
shers at Their residence, Georgetown D. C.. will 70.
cere prompt attention. - " -
Publishers OF newspapers who will copy the foregoing
prospectus VIII a of tha =,