Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-27
PROS PECTUS
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United States Magazine
AND
Democratic Review.

1T has long been apparent to many of the re-
II fecting members of tho Democratic Party of
the United States, that periodical for the advo-
caey and diffusion of their political principles,
similar to those in such active and influential
operation in England, would be desiderdtnm of
great Importance to supply-a periodical which
should unite with the attractions of sound and
vigorous literature, a political character capable
of giving efficient support to tho doctrines and
measures of that party, now maintained by a
large majority of the people Discussing the
great questions of policy before the country, ex-
pounding and advocating the Democratic doc
trine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish, in articles of greater length, more
condensed force, more elaborate research, and
more elevated tone than is possible for the news
paper press, Magazine of this character be-
comes an instrument of inappreciable value for
tie enlightenment and formation of public opin-
ion, and for the support of the principles which
it advocates. By these means, by thus explain
ing and defending the measures of the great De-
mocratic Party, and by. always furnishing to the
public clear and powerful commentary upon
those complex questions of policy and party
which so frequently distract the country, and
upon which, mpcrfectly understood as they of.
ten are by friends, and misrepresented and dis
torted as they never fail to be by political oppo-
nents, it is of tho utmost importance that the
public should be fully and rightly informed, it
is hoped that tho periodical in question may be
made to exert beneficial rational, und lasting
intiucace on the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will render the establish
ment and success Of the proposed Magazine of
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist princ-
pies which is now going on in society, the Demo.
ora 10 M ri If he cfa
mitted to the world US the depository and cxem-
plar of those cardinal doctrines of political faith
with which the cause of the People in every age
and country is identified. Chiefly from the want
OF a convenient means of concentrating the in
telectual energies Of its disciples, this party has
hitherto been almost wholly unrepresented in the
republic of letters, while the views and policy
of its opposing crceds are daily advocated, by
the ablcst and most commanding efforts of gent
US and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt
will be made to remove this reproach
Coordinate with this main design of the Uni
ted States Magazine, no care nor cost will be
spared to render it, in a literary point of view,
honorable to the country, and fit to cope in Wig
or and rivalry with its European competitions
Viewing the English languages as the noble heri-
tage and common birthright of all who speak
the todgue Of Milton and Shakespeare, it will be
the uniform object of its conductors to present
only the finest productions in the various BRAN
ches of literature, that can be procured and to
diffuse the benefit Of correct models Of taste and
worthy execution.
In this department the exclusivencss of party,
which is ihseparablc from the political depart
ment of such work, will have no place. Here
we all stand on neutral ground of equality
and reciprocity, where those universal principles
of taste to which we are all alike subject, will
alone be recognized as the common law. Our
political principles cannot be compromised, but
our common literature II sill be our common
pride to cherish and extend, with liberalty Of
feeling unbiased by partial or minor views
As the United States Magszinc is founded on
the broadcast basis which the meansand influence
Of the Democratic Party in the United States
can present, it is intended to render il in every
respect a thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for ephemeral interest and attraction,
but to continue of permanent historical value
Although in its political character the United
States Magazine addresses its claims to support
particularly to the Democratic party, il is hoped
that its other features referred to above-lnde
pcndently of the desirable object of becoming
acquainted with the doctrines Of an opponent
thus advocated--will recommend il to liberal
and candid support from all parties, and from
the large class of no party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and
relying. upon the united support Of the Democra,
tic Party, as well as from others, the price Of
subscription is fixed at the low rate of S. per an
NUN; While in mechanical arrangements, and in
size, quantity of matter, &C., the United States
Magazine will be placed on par at least with
the leading monthlies Of England The whole
will form three large octave volumes each year
The subscription will be in all cases payable
in advance, or flor the first year only,l % or
the delivery Of the third number. The absolutf
necessity OF this rule in such an Establishment
will be obvious To all.
The Democratic Review Is published monthly
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