Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13
PR SPECT U S
OF THE
United States Magazine
Democratic Review

TT has long been apparent TO many OF the re-.
fcctng members Of the 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 Gesderatnm OF
great importance to SUPPLY periodical which
should unite with the attractions OF sound ana
vigorous literature, political character capable
of giving efficient support t. the doctrines and
measures Of that party, now maintained by
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 10 possible for the news-
paper press, Magazine OF this character be.
| comes an instrument of inappreciabe value Tor
the 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-
lnocratic Party, and by always furnishing TO the
| public clear and powerful commentary upon
thosc complex questions of policy and party
which 80 frequently distract the country, and
upon which, imperfectly understood as they Of
ten arc BY friends, and misrepresented and dis
tortod as they never fail to be by political oppo-
nents, it is Of the utmost importance that the
public should be fully and rightly informed, il
Is hoped that the periodical in question may be
made TO exert beneficial, rational, und lasting
influence 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 princi.
pies which 10 now going on in society, the Demo
cratic party of the United States stands com
mitted to the world as the depository and cxcm-
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 convenient means OF concentrating the IN
tellectual energies Of its disciples, this party has
republic of letters, while tho views and policy
of its opposing creeds are daily advocated, by
the ablost and most commanding efforts of gent
US ard learning
In tho United States Magazine tho attempt
will DO made to remove this rcproach
Coordinate with this main design of the Uni
ted States Magazine, no care nor cost Will be
spared to render it, in literary point of view,
honorable to the country, and fit to cope in Wig.
or and rivalry with ITS European competitors
Viewing the English language as the noble herr.
tagc 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
diffusc the benefit Of correct models of taste and
worthy execution
In this department the cxclusiveness of party,
which is insCparable from the political depart
ment of such work, will have no place. Here
we all stand on a neutral ground Of equality
and reciprocity, where those universal principles
of taste to which we are all alike subject, will
4 al. H.
political principles cannot be compromised, but
our common literature it will be our common
pride to cherish and extend, with liberality OF
feeling unbiased by partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on
the broadcast basis which the means and influence
of tho Democratic Party in the United States
can present, it is intended to render it in every
respect thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for cphemera 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, it is hoped
that it's other features referred to above-lnde.
pendently of the desirable object Of becoming
acquainted with the doctrines of an opponent
thus advOeated--will recommend ii to a liberal
and candid support from all parties, and from
tho large class of no party.
To promote the popular obiccts in view, and
relying upon the united support of the Democra-
tic Party, as we'll as frow others, the price oi
subscription 10 fixed at the low rate ofs5 per an
NUN; while in mechanical arrangements, and in
size, quantity of matter, &C., the United States
Magazine will be placed on q par at least with
the leading monthlics of England The whole
will form three large octave volumes zach year
The subscription will be in all cases payable
in advance, or flor the first year only,l Sc or
! the delivery Of the third number. The absolute
necessity Of this rulc in such an establishment
will be obvious To all.
The Democratic Review 10 published monthly
1 in Washington, D. G., by
| LANGTREE h o'sULLIyAN.