State rights and democratic union. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1839-18??, 1839-11-06
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
UNITED STATES MAGAZINE.
AND
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW

l. has long feen apparent to maiiy Of the reject
ng members of the Dtmocrahc pity vi the UMitcd
states, that periodical for the advocacy aud III
fusion OF their political principles similar 70 ,IOst
such active and influential operation in England
would be desidirGtum Of great Importance TO sup
aly-a periOdica which should Unite with the at-
trhctions Of sound ant vigorous itrrature po!it
cal character capable Of giving efficient support to
the doctrines AMI measures THAT party, nrw main
tained By large majority of thepeopIe. Discussing
he great questions OF policy before the country, ex-
pounding and advocating the Democratic octrine
through the most able pens that tina: party fur
nisii, in articles of greater length, condensel
nrCe, more ella borate research, and more elevated
lone, than il possible for the newspaper press. A
Magazine OF this character becoms instrument OF
:nappreciabe value ter the enlightenment and form.
aiinn OF public opinion, and FOR the support Of the
principles which il advocates. BY these ureanS, by
thus explaining aud defending the measures o. the
great democratic party, aud by always furnishing 10
the puhica clear and powerful commentary npon
those complex questions of policy and party which
so frequently distract the county, and upon which
imperfectly understood as they often by rent,s,
and misreprasented anil distorted they fail
10 be By political opponents, il is of the utmost in-
portance that the public should be fully and right,
informed. it is hoped that The periodical IN question
nay be made exert benc6eial, rational, and
astlBg inf 3ence on the public mind.
Oiher considerations which cannot be too highly
appreciated, will render The establishment and sue
cess ofthe proposed Magazine of very great impor-
lance.
In The mighty struggle of antagonist principles
which is now going on in society, the Democratic
party Of the United States Stands committed to the
world as the depository and exampler of those car
| nal doctrines OF political faith with which the
CAUSE Of the people in every age and country j. iden
tilted. Chiefly rom the want of convenient means
concentrating the intellectual energies its disci-
pes bis party has hitherto been almost wholly IN
Represented in the republic oflettcrs while The views
and policy Of its opposing crecis are daily advocated
~ the ables and most commanding efforts of geniu
and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt will
he made to remove this reproacb.
Coordinate with this ma u design Of the United
States Magazine, cost will be spared 10
render Il, in literary point of view, honorable to
the country, an fl to cope with vigor of rivalry with
its European competitors Viewing the English Ian
guage as the nOblest heritage and scommOn Dir h
right OF all who speak the tongue Of Milton and
Shakspear, 1t will he the uniform inject of its
ductorst to present only the finest productions in the
various branches of literature, that be procured;
and to duse the benefit of correct models of taste
and worthy execution.
In this department the exclusiVeness of party,
which is inseparable from the political deparmeilt
of such work, will have no place. Here we all
stand on neutral ground of equality and reciprn-
city, where those universal principles o. taste to
which are alike subiect viii alone be recognized
as the common law. Opr pOuucaI pFlnclpeS eau"
not be compromised, but our common literature il
will be common pride &c cherish and extend
with iiberality Of feeling unbiased BY partial or
minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadest basis which the means and influence ofthe
Democratic party in the United States present,
it is intended to render it III. every respect thor
oughlv NATIONAL WORK; not merely oesigned fal
ephemeral interest and attraction, bn ta0n in"e of
rermanent historical value. With lhisSi0st. con-
siderable portion Of each number viii be aRnrdpTa-
I'D Ia the following SUBJECTS in Rens
eral features referred to above
A general seminary of Political and of Domestic
inteIIgence digested in the order ofthe States
rising all the authentic important facts OF the pre-
|ceeding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and for.
ign.
General Scientific intelligence, including Agricul-
ural improvements; notice of a new Patents, &c.
A condensed account of all new works of Improve
ment throughout the Union.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes,
Iovements &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices of distinguished per-
sons
After the close ofeach session Of Congress, ex-
ra or an enlarged number will be published. con-
taining general review and history Of its proceed
Jug. condensed abstract ofimportant official docu-
lHnte, and the acts ofthe session
Advantage win also be taken ofthe means concen-
led in this establishment from all quarters # the
nion to collect and dsgest such extensive saisti-
Il observations all the most important interests
the country as cannot fail to prove of very great
lue
This portion OF the work will he separately PACED
rs to admit Of binding BY ITSELF ant will Re fur
=. slaAd with copinus index, so that the United
states Magazine win also constitute COMPLETE An
suAL REGIsTRR, on scale uninterrupted before, and
Every great Importance to all classes. not only as
ffording current and combined view, frolr month
month"; Of the subjects which it will comorise, but
ls for record and reference through future pears
ne value of which will increase with the duration OF
w. work.
Although in lie political character the United
tales Magazine addresses its claims to support par.
icua,ly to the Democratic Party, it is hoped that
IL other features refered to aboveindependen OF
he desirable object of becoming acquainted with the
doctrines of an opponent thus advocated-VlH re-
commend it to liberal and candid support from all
parties, and from the large class of no party
To promote the popular objects in view, and rely.
ing upon the united support Of the Democratic party
az well as from others, Tie price ofthe subscription is
fixed at the low rate of Gpe dollars per annum while
in mechanical arrangements, and in size quantity of
matter &c the United States Magazine will be pE,-
ced an par at least with the leading monthlies
England. The whole will form three large octave
volumes each year.
The subscription will be in all cases payable in ad
vance, or (or the FIRST yearly only s1 dollars the
delivery the third number. The absolute necessity
of this rule in such establishment will be obvious
to all
In return for a remittance of $50, eleven copies
will be sent; for 500, twenty three copies. The
certificate oa postmaster Of the remittance ofa sum
Of money will be sufficient receipt; all dangers Of
the mail being at the risk OF the Publishers.