Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-06-08
PROSP ECTUS
or THE
United States Magazine
AND
Democratic Review.

1T has long been apparent TO many of the re
foctng members of the Democratic Party 0
the United States, that periodical for the adyo
saey and diffusion Of their political principles
similar to those in such active and Influential
operation in England would be desideratnm o
great Importance TO supply--a periodical which
should unite with the attractions of sound ant
vigorous literature, political character capable
Of giving efficient support to the doctrines anC
measures Of that party, now maintained by 4
large majority Of the people. Discussing thu
great questions Of policy before the country, ex
pounding and advocating the Democratic doc
trins 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-
somes an instrument OF inappreciable value Tor
the enlightenment and formation of public opin-
ion, and for the support of the principles which
II 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
thoso complex questions of policy and party
which SO frequently distract the country, and
upon which, imperfectly understood as they of
ten are BY friends, and misreprcsented and dis
torted as they never fail to be by political oppo-
nents, it 10 of the utmost Importance that the
public should be fully and rightly informed, it
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 is now going on in society, the Demo
cratic party Of the United States stands com
nitted to the world us the depository and exem-
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
NJ convenient means Of concentrating the in
sellectual energies of its disciples, this party has
hitherto been almost wholly unrepresentedi in the
republic Of letters, while the views and policy
Of its opposing creeds are daily advocated, by
She abest and most commanding efforts of gent
US and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt
y II be made to remove this reproach
Coordinate with this main design OF the Uni
tod 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 yig-
srand rivalry with ITS European competitions
Viewing the English language as the noble her-
sage and common birthright of all who speak
the todgne of Milton and Shakespeare, it will be
She Uniform object of its conductors to present
snlr tho finest productions in the various bran
.hce Of literature, that can be procured; and to
iiluse the benefit OF correct models Of taste and
worthy execution
Ia this department the exclusiveness of party,
%hich is inscparablc from the political depart
rvnt Of such work, will have no place. Here
ne all stand on u neutral ground OF equality |
and reciprocity, where those universal principles
Of taste TO which We are all alike subject, will
II, IL 1ntr Nm
political principles cannot be compromised, but
our common literature it win be our common
Pride TO cherish and extend, with liberality of
feeling unbiased by partial or minor views.
As tho United States Magazine is founded on
tho broadcast basis which the means and influence
If tho Democratic Party in the United States
ean present. it is intended to render it in every
respect thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for ephomeral 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-nde
pendently Of the desirable object of becoming
acquainted with the doctrines of an opponent
thus dyocated-will recommend it to liberal
and candid support from all parties, and from
the largo class of no party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and
relying upon the united support OF the Democra-
tic Party, as we'll as from others, the price OF
subscription is fixed at the low rate of S. per an.
cum; 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 viii be in all cases payable
IN advance, or for the first year only,] Sc on
She delivery OF the third number. The absolute
necessity Of this rule in such an establishment
will be obvious to all
The Democratic Review is published monthly
IN Washington, D. c., by -
LANGTREE & O'SULLlVAN