The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-02
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE
IND REPUBLiC.4N REYIEW.
n. ,. saESr. Ese. EDITOR.


VIEW win be published in the city Of Washington Dis.
ct Of Columbia the Isl day Of January next and de
ivered monthly all parts Of tire United States, devoted
xcsyey 10 the advancement OF the great principles o.
The Whig party and the Of literature and
!, science.
The experience Of the past year has confirmed in H..
minds OF the more rejecting and sagacioas Of the Wing
party that vacuum exists in the periodical press OF the
country, in which should be combined the productions
our great statesmen literary and scientific Subjects AMI
OF The eminent literary geniuses Of Which the United
states can boast ample share, the various subjects
That present themselves 10 sound and intellect
II cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
tate true and honest political information and to counter
act the direfu influence exerted by monthly periodical
TOT similar natu,e published in this city. under the
tpices, and bearing the of the sefsyed Democracy
Ut the present day, advocating which,
M are destined to nonder 10 ruins the fabrick Of
BILE Consultation, by placing constructions il 10 suit
the caprice sad advance the reachngs OF corrupt am
Ibition
The union Of such principles with general literature
have insnlted the sense and honesty Of the
country, by prociaimlng the "Martyrdom of CiIey."
rendered in dstestable from the nsidious
way IN which they combined, tends directly to the
REORGANIZATION Of all that Americans, should be held
most sacred. This combination is calculated 10
them circulation in quarters to which they might not
otherwise penetrate, we'll from certain deceptive
air Of high toned philanthropy and expansive lberay of
views. with which they aruiy able 10 invest them
selves for the purpose of stealing their way into the
heads through the unsuspecng hearts Of that class
which depends the destiny and hopes Of the nationts
IyounE men. Whilst tile IDOL experienced SaEacitH Of
older heads never hesitate moment in recognising
the real naked deforuty Of these principles of modern
Radio alism under all the fair seeming disguise. they may
assume yet 10 the young they repiete with subtle
danger OF the most psincious character
The National Magazine and Republican Review is de.
signed and will BE- conducted with these and other high
important considerations in view, calculated 10 correct
aconsrrctions. and to ncucate the political
principles which based the views and practice of
the great Republican, Wing party, we'll or the en-
couragenent and maisenance OF genuine polite literature
in he
cal department of the work, their efforts to
render the Review useful to the Public I'M literary point
at view and honorable TO the country and which
is destined to esponse as National work.
The period is fast arriving when the country will
emerge from the dominion oa party which has into
. power under the corrupt influence of msed popular
prejudice and which has advocated and sailed under the
bread corrupt motto Of Office kers, so the rctors
belong the spos Of The ranqaished being alike anti
republican, unconstitutional, and foul STAIN upon the
free institutions Of the country that only be eradca
ted by the triumph Of the principles which govern the
, Republican W''E party OF the present day.
stood foremost in defence Of the Constitution Laws
when they dmnutive party could be- exer-
ing the strength Of LeonIdas battling with the host to
: eminent from the grasp of corruption, viii deem it the
imperative duty to continue their efforts, and it cannot
> better be done than by supporting periodical Of high
standing for eoand political principles and literary worth;
and such viii be found in the National Magazine
: and R. publican Review ,@
The ess Of the Magazine will therefore depend IN
great
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 spare neither time labor to the explanation
and sdvocacy of the true and only principles which
the Government prosper and the successes oil
which depends the great experiment OF Republican Gov
eminent.
Having made these few remarks on the political cast
Of the publication feel confident that its utility will
% readily perceived by the Public, and fully appreciated
In addition 10 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
Rrvie,cs and Critical Notices will occupy portion Of
pages thereby giving praise to genius and to
such productions only as are richly deserving Of it.
n Sketch oe Proceedings Of Congress will be given at
the close OF each session, in which viii be explained the
and effect Of all prominent acts and measures
piled by gentleman Of acknowledged ability. and oppor
unity to arrange and collect such matters will prove
both interesting and instructive.
Election Returns will be gwen in tabnIaT form, en-
bracing all election, Of 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
ceive prompt attention The object Of the publishers,
next to enhah cling the good in which they have
barked, will be TO furnish the reader with such matters
Wii both instruct and amuse; such as
Sketches and "reminiscences of events too minute for
history
Biographical and Historical Sketches Of distinguished
personsges. sc.
Original Poetry VIII be we'll sprilkled ,hroughis pa
Engravings Of Distinguished satesmen.-If the work
should receive the encouragement is usually
extended to periodicals Of literary aud scientific cha
racter the subscr to the Review will not only find
their numbers embehished with these desirable plates
but also with many other valuable improvements.
TERMS.
! The NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN Re.
VIEW will he published in monthly numbers Of eighty
pages EACH fine paper, with and handsome
type, and in the most approved mechanical and typo
graphical appearances at the moderate price Of Five
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delivery Of the third number without respect to persons
ANY person forwarding ten respectable subscribers
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ifcate Of the Postmaster shall be secured and copies for
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discontinued the expiration Of the year, he shall be
considered as wishing the Review continued which shalt
be forwarded and the subscription money expected
the receipt Of the third number in the first instance
No subscription taken for less term than year.
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fishers at their residence, Georgetown D. c., will
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