The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NATIONAL MAGAZIN +
and REPUBLICAN, REVIEW.
H. J. BRENT, ESQ. EDITOR.

trlct Columbia the Isl day January
ivered monthly all parts Of the United States devoted
exclusively to the advancement OF the great principles OF
the Wing party, and the encouragement OF literature ana
science.
minds OF the rejecting and sagacions OF the wing
party THAT exists in the periodical press OF the
country in which should be combined the productions OF
great statesmen literary and scientific subjects and
those OF the eminent literary genuses OF which the United
States boast ample SHARE on the various subjects
that present themselves sound and vigorous intellect
1t cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
the publication Of work calculated to niuse and crcu-
late and honest political information, and to counter
act the direul influence exred by monthly periodical
OF similar nature published in this city, under the aus
pces, and bearing the OF the seifsyled Democracy
OF the present day, advocating which If success
destined to mouder 10 ruins the abrick Of our no.
bic Constitution by placing constructions on 10 SUIT
the caprice and advance the Teachings OF conp1 am
bition.
The union Of such principles with general literature
as have insued the common and honesty OF the
country, by prociaiming the "Mar'yrdom OF Cniey'
rendered in deestabe from the insdons
way in which they combined, tends directly to the
dsorganzaon OF all that, Americans should be held
most sacred. This combination is calculated to secner
them circulation in quarters TO which they might not
otherwise penetrate, well as from certain deceptive
air OF toned philanthropy and expansive beraty OF
views, with which they artully able to invest them
selves for the purpose of stealing their way into the
heads through tile nsuspecti hearts of that class on
which depends the destiny and hopes OF the naon-lts
young men. Whilst the experienced sagaciy OF
older heads hesitate moment In recognising
the real naked deormy OF these principles of modern
Radicalisln under all the fair seeming DISCUSSES they may
assume, yet 10 the young they are replee with subtle
danger OF The most peIncious character.
The National Magazine and Republican Review IS de-
signed and will b. conducted with these and other high
important considerations in view, calculated to correct
demonstrations, and 10 nculcate the correct political
principles which based the views and practice of
the great Republican Wing party, well for the
enlargement and maintenance OF genuine polite literature
The publishers will neither spare expense in the nechan
cal department of the work. nor their utmost efforts 10
render the Review useful to the Public in literary point
view and honorable to the country and cause which IT
is destined to espouse National work.
The period is fast arriving when the country Will
emerg. IRON the dominion OF party which has come into
power under the corrupt influence OF mised popular
prejudice, and which has advocated and sailed under the
broad and corrupt motto OF seekers ITO the rsctors
belong the spots Of The uanquished being alike anti
republican, unconstitutional, and foul stain upon the
free institutions Of the country that only be eradcai-
led by the triumph Of the principles which govern the
Republican Wing party OF th. present day
The advocates OF the principles alluded to, who have
stood foremost in defence of the Constitution and Law
when they were dlmnutive as party could be- exert
ing the strength OF Leonidas bathing with the host to
Xerxes have nearly succeeded in rescuing the Gov
eminent from the grasp of corruption, will deem it their
imperative duly to continue their efforts, and il cannot
better be done than by supporting periodical OF high
standing for political principles and literary wot
and such will be found in the National Magazine
and Republican Review. .-a"
The success of the Magazine will therefore depend
measure, on the great OOuy VI VI
present Administration, whose interest viii be to aid in
its permanent establishment And it will be equally
binding the talented and patriotic band of leading
Wings TO spare Meth time nor labor 10 the explanation
and advocacy of the true and only principles which
the Government can prosper, and OH the success OF
which depends the great experiment OF Republican Gov
eminent. .M"..*
Having made these few remarks on the political cast
Of the publication feel confident that its utility Will
be readily perceived 10y the Public fully appreciated.
In addition to the polc features, the following will be
the principal subjects which the Review will treat,
from the pens of celebrated writers of the present
day
Rep,e,us and Critical Notices will occupy portion OF
its pages thereby giving praise to genius and censuFe to
Il Sketch the Proceedings Of Congress will be given at
the close Of each session, in which will be explained the
and effect of all prominen, acts and measures COM
piled by gentleman Of acknowledged ability and oPpor-
tunity arrange and collect such matters will prove
both interesting and instructive.
Election Returns will be given in tabular form,
bracng all elections o! Importance in the various States,
early practicable after the reception Of official re-
turns.
Essays and Tales will also form important part Of the
work, and all original articles of this character will re-
ceive prompt attention. The object of the publishers,
next enhancing the good which they have
barked, will be furnish the reader with such matters
viii both instruct and amuse; such as ..-
Sketches and "reminiscences of events too minute for
history;
Biographical and Historical Sketches Of distinguished
personages, sc.
CJtSHUt 4 oeHy villa VIC WeAi SpilAkieo lWoubH
ges.
Engrauings of Distinguished Staesmen.--If the work
should the encouragement as Is usually
extended to periodicals of literary and scientific cha
racter the subscribers the Review will not only find
their numbers embellshed with these desirable plates,
ut also with MANY other va liable improvements.
TERMS.
The NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN Re-
will tie published in monthly numbers OF eighty
octave pages eac fine paper, with and handsome
type, and in the most approved mechanical and typo
graphical appearance, at the moderate price of Five
Dollars year, payable all in advance, tho
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Any pers on forwarding ten respectable subscribers
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long as they may continue subscribers.
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warded by mall Of miscarriage provided the
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warded accordingly. ..
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discontinued the expiration Of the year, he shall be
considered wishing the Review continued which shah
be forwarded, and the subscription money expected
the receipt of the third NUMBER in the first instance.
No subscription taken for a less term than year.
All communications, post paid, addressed to the puS
fishers at their residence, Georgetown D. c., will
ceive prompt attention
Publishers of newspapers who will copy the foregoing
prospectus will receive copy OF the work in exchange,
and also confer lasting favor upon the proprieors.
FULTON 4 SMITH.