The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-11
PROSPECTUS OF
I HE NATIONAL MAGAZIN E
IND REPUBLICAN, REVLEW. (,
II. J. BRENT, ESQ. EDITOR.

lHE NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN re-
VIEW will be published in the city of Washington, Dis
ct Of Columbia the LIST day of January next and de
vered monthly all parts of the United States devoted
exclusively 10 the advancement of the great principles OF
the Wing party and the encouragement OF literature and
science. HHt
The experiences of the past year has confirmed in the
minds OF the more rejecting and sagacious of the Wing
party that exists the periodical press of the
country in which should be combined the productions of
our great statesmen literary and scientific subjects, and
those OF the eminent literary geniuses of which the United
States can boast ample SHARE the various subjects
that present themselves to sound and vigorous intellect
1t cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
the publication of work calculated 10 iniuse and circu
late true and honest political information and to counter
the dreful influence exerted by monthly periodical
Of similar nature published in this city, under the
pces and bearing the OF the sefstyed Democracy
Of the present day. advocating measures which
full destined to mouder 10 ruins the fabrck oil our no
BILE Constitution by placing constructions it to suit
the caprice and advance the reachngs of corrupt am
bition. s. -fsss, ~ ssstfeaf
The union Of such principles with general literature
as have insulted the and honesty Of the
country, by procaimng the "Martyrdom Of Cllley,"
rendered in a detestable from the nsdious
way in which they combined tends directly TO the
dsorganizaon Of all that Americans, should be held
most sacred This combination is calculated to secuer
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 aruly able to invest them
Selves for the purpose Of stealing their way into the
heads through the unsuspectn hearts OF that class on
Wnlcn QepenuS tue destiny hopes OF
young men. Whilst the moi experienced sagacity of
older heads hesitate moment in recognising
the real naked deformity OF these principles OF modern
Radcasm, under all the fair seeming DISCUSSES they may
assume, yet TO the young they repete with subtle
danger OF The most peInicious character.
The National Magazine and Republican Review is de-
signed and will BIZ conducted with these and other high
important considerations in view, calculated to correct
nisconstrueons, and TO incnlcate the correct political
principles which based the views and practice OF
the great Republican Wing party, well as Tor the
courageen and maintenance OF genuine polite literature
The publishers will neither spare expense in the mechani
cal department of the work. their utmost efforts TO
render the Review useful to the Public in literary point
OF view and honorable the country and which it
is destined to espouse National work.
The period is fast arriving when the country will
emerge 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 corrupt motto OF ofceseekers, O the motors
belong the spos Of the vanquished:" being alike anti
republican, UNCONSTITUTIONAL and foul stain upon the
free institutions OF the country that can only be eradcai
ted by the triumph of the principles which govern the
Republican Wing party of the present day
The advocates Of the principles alluded to, who have
stood foremost in defence OF the Constitution and Law
when they diminntve party could be- exert
ing the strength of Leondas battling with the host to
Xerxes aud have nearly succeeded in rescung the Gov
eminent from the grasp OF corruption, will deem their
imperative duty continue their efforts, and it cannot
better be done than by supporting periodical OF high
standing for sound political principles and literary worh
and such will be found in the National Magazine
The success of the Magazine will therefore depend, in
la measure the great body of the opponents Of the
present Administration whose interest will be to aid In
its permanent establishment. And it will be equally
binding the talented and patriotic band OF leading
Wings TO spare neither time labor TO the explanation
and advocacy of the true and only principles on which
the Government can prosper and on the success OF
which depends the great experiment OF Republican Gov
eminent.
Having made these few remarks the political cast
of the publication, feel confident that its utility will
D,,h
In addition the political features, the following will be
the principal subjects which the Review will treat,
from the pens of most celebrated writers of the present
day
Reviews and Critical Notices will occupy portion of
its pages thereby giving praise to genius and to
such productions only are richly deserving oft
4 Sketch Of the Proceedings Congress will be given at
the close OF each session. which will be explained the
and effect of all prominent acts and measures,
piled by gentleman of acknowledged ability and oPpos-
tuny arrange and collect such matters will prove
! both interesting and instructive.
Election Returns will be given in tabular form,
bracng all elections Of Importance in the various States
early practicable after the reception OF official
turns.
Essays and Tales will also form important part OF thu
work. and all original articles of this character will
ceve prompt attention. The object of the publishers.
next enhancing the good i'll which they have
will be furnish the reader with such matters
will both instruct and amuse; such as
Sketches and "reminiscences of events too minute for
history;
Biographical and Historical Sketches Of distinguished
personages, SIC.
Original Poetry will be well spriLkled through its pa
ges.
Engrarings Of Distinguished Statesmen-If the work
should receive the encouragement as is usually
extended to periodicals OF literary and scientific cha
racter the subscribers to the Review will not only find
their numbers embeished with these desirable plates
ut also with many other valuable Improvements.
TERMS.
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN RE-
VIEW will be published in monthly numbers OF eighty
octave pages each 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, the
delivery of the third NUMBER without respect to persons
b Any person forwarding ten respectable subscribers
and becoming responsible for the amount Of their sub
scrptons for the first year. shall receive copy gratis
long as they may continue subscribers
The publishers will be responsible for all moneys for
warded by mall in OF miscarriage, provided the
cate of the Postmaster shall be secured and copies for
warded accordingly
If subscriber shall not order his subscription TO be
discontinued at the expiration of the year. he shall be
considered as wishing the Review continued, which shall
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 pub
fishers at their residence, Georgetown, ID. c., will
ceive prompt attention
Publishers of newspapers who will copy the foregoing
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