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PROSPECTUS
Of THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

4 Il
10 the above title, devoted to the above principles
Z. the Democratic party
Ithas long been apparent to many of the refec
ting members of the democratic party of the unitel
States, that peiiodicalfm the advocacy and diffu
sion Of their political principles, similar to thos
in such active AMI influential operation in England
lis desideratum, which twas very important d
suppy--a periodical which should unite with he
attractions of a sound and vigorous literature, a
political character capable of giving efficient sup
port 10 the doctrines and measures Of that party
now maintained by a large majority Of the people.
Discussing the great questions of poity before the
country, expounding and adyoca ting the democrats
ic doctrine hrvghout he most able pens tina, par
~ can furnish in articles OF greater length, mor'
condensed force more elaborate research, and
more elevated tone than is possible for the newSpa-
per press, a Magazine Of this character becomes
aninsrun mt Ofmappreciable value for the eulight-
eminent and formation Of public opinion, and for
the support ofthe principles which il advocates by
I these medut, by thus explaining and defending the
measures of the great democratic party and by al
ways furnishing to the public a clear aud power
nj commentary upon these complex questions of
policy and party which so frequently distract the |
country and upon which, impefecty understood
as they often are by friends, misrepr scented and
distorted as they never failed to be by notional
opponents, it is of the utmost importance that the
public should be fully and rightfuIly informed, it is
thopcd that the periodical in question may be made
exert beneficial, rational, and lasting infer
ence on the public mind
sOtber considerations, which cannot be too high
ly appreciated, will render the establishment and
success of the proposed Magazine of very g eat
importance.
Sin the mighty struggle Of antagonist PRINCIPLES
which is now going on in society, the Democratic
Party in the United States stnads committed tothe
world as the depository and exemp.aT ofthose car .
linal doctrines Of political faith with which the !
sHuse of the people in every age and country is IN
lontifed. Chiefly from the warts Of convenient ,
means Of concentrating the intellectual energies of
Is disciples, this party hitherto has been almost y
wholly unrepresented in the epublic of letters.
While the views ana policy of its opposing creeds! :,
re daily advocated, by the abest and most COM
handing efforts of genius ana learning.
sin the United states Magazine, the attemnt
Till be made TO remove this reproach.
he present is the time peculiarly appropriate =
Or the commencement of such an undertaking. 81
he Democratic body of the union, after conflict
men tested TO the utterm6st, its stability and its
'inclples, have succeeded in retaining possession "
the executive administration of the country. LIN -
&c consequent comparative repose from political
lie, the period is auspiciops for organizing and
liling TO aid, its new and powerful al,y of Iris
iaracter, interfering with none and Cooperating
it'll all.
~ o-ordnatewith this main design of the JJni-
states Magazine, no care nor cost will be snar
to render 1t, literary point of view, honorable
the country and fit to cope in vigor of rivalry
Itf Its European competitors. Viewing the En- ~
ish Language as the noble heritage and common "
rthrsht OF all who speaks the tongue of Milton -
"a shakespeare, 1t will be the uniform object of
conductors to present only the finest productions ~
the various branches of literature, that can be W
ocured and to liiuse the benefit of corret mod re
OF taste and worthy execution. ~
I'm inns department the exclusiveness of party sn
iich Is inseparable from the political department no
sucn work, will have no place. Here we all ri
M on neutral ground ofequality and recipro- 50
y, where those universal principles of taste to 70
lich we are all alike subject win alone be recogn IL
. as the common law. Our political principles ~
mot be compromised, but our common ltefa- ~
G, 'twll be our common pride to cherish and Sc
Iend, with liberality of feeling unb ased by ~
rtial or minor views. m
'As the United States Magazine is founded IN TIN
broadest basis which the means ard indunca al
sent Ut is intended to render it in ever respect vi
thoroughly National Work, not merely destined q
ephemeralintereSt and attraction, but 10 con- ~
ne Of permanent storical value. With IRIS res
u considerable polton-of each number viii be- rei
'rapr'ated to the following subjects, in addition ~
Inc general features referred to above. So,
a general summary Of political and of do,nee~ a.
Intelligence, digested IN the order of the States b
Uprising all the authentic important facts Of The to
ceeding month. All
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and au
ign. ~
y neral Scientific Intelligence, includidg A.
tural Improvements, notice of all new PAT ~
!, &c. ~
A condensed account Of all new works ofI, 80
lal Improvements throughout the Union. nre. =, !
ed by general view of all now in oocratio, " '
a progress. "o
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Chan u |,
nogemonts, &c. zen
Foreign Intelligence. INTO
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished :"
ons.
After the close ofeach session Of Congress. an 100
OF an enlarged sheet will be published, con. ~
ING general review and history ofits proceed ~
condensed abstract of important Official doc ! "a
hts, and the Acts of the session, body
Advantages vii, also be taken Of tho ms,ns An v
eptrated in this establishment from, ali .s,a New
g Union to collect and digest such extensive IN {
steal observations on all impor,ant ;n,ora.. cove
country as cannot fail to prove a verv gya,, fun
:. and
ms portion on the work will be PACED so nine
admit OF binding by itself, and will be furnish advo
With copious index, so that the United aei,h
9 Magazine will also constitute a complete lid
lal Register, on scale uninterrupted before. ior It
u verygreat importance to all classes not az. and
oramg current and combined view, from gold
as OF the subjects which will increase; but az more
record and reference through future wears suit tn
alue o. woicn VIII Increase with the duration adapt
work., worA. this p'
mousn ~ us political character the United energ
Magazine addresses its claims to suppor, ed pu
ia,iy !" inc democratic party. 1t is hoped things
8 other features referred to abovc-indcpen- condu
OF the desirable object of becoming acona;, thouol