Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1838-12-25
PROSPECTUS
DE THE
UNITED STATES MAGAZINE.
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

TT has long been apparent to many. OF
A the rejecting members of the Demo-
cratic Party of the United States, that
a periodical for the advocacy and diffu-
sion of their political principles, similar
TO those in such active and influential
operation in England, would be desider-
alum Of great Importance to supply-a Pc
riodical which should unite with the at
fractions of a sound and vigorous litera-
ture, political character, capable OF CIV
ing efficient support TO the doctrines and
measures of that party, now malntalned
by large majority of the people. Dis
cussing the great questions of poliiy be-
fore the country, expounding and 'dvo-
eating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that that party can
furnish, in articles ofgreater length, more
condensed force, more elaatebor research,
and more elevated tone, than is possible
for the newspaper press, Magazine OF
this character becomes an Instrumental
inappreciable value for the enlightenment
and formation Of public opinion, and for
the support of the principles which it adj
vecates. By these means, by thus ex-
planning and defending the measures OF
the great Democratic Party, and by al
WAYS furnishing 10 the public'a clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex
questions of policy and party which so
frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperfect!y understood as they
often are BY friends, and misrep.esented
and distorted as they never fail TO be by
political opponents, 1t is of the utmost I'M
portance that the public should be fully
and rightfulIy informed, it is hoped tina
the periodical in gu estion may be made
exert beneficial, rational. and lasting
influence on the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be
too highly appreciated, will render the es-
adjustment and success of the proposed
Magazine of very great importance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist
Party of the United States stands COM
mitted to the world as the depository and
exemplar of these cardinal doctrines OF
political faith with which the cause OF the
Peoplein every age and country is identi-
/ fed Chiefly from the want of conven-
! lent means of concentrating the intellect
ual energies Of itsadeciples, this party has
hitherto been almost wholly unrepresent-
ed, in the republic of letters, while the
views and policy of its opposing crecds
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 re-
proach.
Coordinate with this main design Of
the United States Magazine, no care or
cost will be spared to render it, in litera-
ry point of view, honorable to the country,
and fit to cope in vigor and rivalry with
its European competitors. the
English language as the noble heritage
and common hirthright of all who speak
fthe iangue of Milton and Shakespeare, it
will be the uniform object of its conduct
ors TO present only the finest productions
in the various branches ofliterature. that
can be procured; and to diffusc the bene-
/ fit of correct models of taste and worthy
I execution.
In this department the exclusiveness OF
marty. which il inseparable from the po-
! ii,ical departnsnt of such work, will
have M Mace. Mere VIC will stand on
neutral ground ofequality and reciprocity,
where those universal principles of taste
to which we ars all alike subject, will
alone be recognised as the common
law. Our political principles cannot be
compromised, bit our common literature
it wHI be our common pride to cherish
and extend, wlih libcrality OF feeling
unbiased by p.rtlal or minor views.
As the Unitd States Magazine is foun-
ded ON the brad basis which the means
and influence N the Democratic Party in
the United Sides can present IT. In every
respect n Thorough NATIONAL WORK; not
merely designed for ephemeral interest
land attraction. but to continue OF perma-
sncni his,oical value. With thi view.
considerable portion of each number
will he appropriated to the following sub
iects, in addition TO the general features
referred TO bbove.
A generil summary Of political and
domestic Intelligence, digested in order
Of the Stats, comprising all the authentic
important acts of the preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domes-
} tic and foreign.
General Scientific Intelligence, inclu-
: ding Agricultural improvements; a notice
} of all ner Patents, &c.
: A conthnsed account ofali new works
: ofImprovlment throughout the Union.
} Militay and Naval News, Promotions,
: Changes Movements, &c.
$ Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distin-
guished persons.
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