Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-05-11
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
United States Magazine
AND
Democratic Review.

1T has long been apparent TO many Of the re-
III fleeing members Of the Democratic Party OF
the United States, that a periodical for the advo.
eacy and diffusion Of their political principles,
similar 10 those in such active and influential
operation in England, would be desidcrdtnm OF
great Importance to supply-a periodical which
should unitc with the attractions of sound and
vigorous literature, political character capable
Of giving efficient support TO the doctrines and
measures OF that party, now maintained by d
large majority Of the people. Discussing the
great questions OF policy before The country, cx-
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 is possible for the news
paper press, Magazine of this character be.
comes an instrument of inappreciablc value for
the enlightenment and formation of public opin-
ions and for the support of the principles which
il advocates. BY these means, by thus explain
ing and defending the measures of the great De
raoeratic Party, and by always furnishing to the
public clear aud powerful commentary upon
those complex questions OF policy and party
which so frequently distract the country, and
upon which, imperiectly understood cs they Of
ten are by friends, and misrepresented and dis.
tortcd as they never fail to be by political oppo-
nsntr, il ia of the utmost Importance that the
public should be fully and rightly informed, it.
is hoped that the periodical in question may be
made 10 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 princ-
pies which is now going on IN society, the Demo
cratic party Of the United States stands com
mittcd 70 the world as the depository and cxcm-
plat Of those cardinal doctrines of political faith
with. which the cause Of The People in every age
nn9 country is identified. Chiefly from the want
q convenient means OF concentrating the in
teectual energies Of its disciples this party has
hitherto been almost wholly nnrepresentedin the
republic Of letters, while the views and policy
q i.s opposing crecds are daily advocated, by
the ablest and most commanding efforts Of gent
US and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt
VIII be made TO remove this rcproach.
Coordinate with this main design Of the Uni
ted States Magazine, no nor cost will be
spared TO render it, in iterd,Y point of view,
honorable 10 the country, and fit to cope in Wig
pr and rivalry with ITS European competitors
Viewing the English language as the noble heri.
tage and common birthrght of all who speak
the todgue Of Milton and Shakespeare, it will be
he uniform object Of its conductors TO present.
only the finest productions in the various bran.1
eeos of literature, that IAN be procurcd and tot
diffuse the benefit Of correct models of taste and
worthy execution.
In this department the exclusiveness OF party
which is inseparable from the political depart
Eient of such a work, will have no place. Horc
we, AT stand on a neutral ground of equality
Spa 4rcseip5esiiSt Yhers t teG ali alike subject will
clone be recognized as the common law Our
political principles cannot be compromised, but
our common literature it will be our common
pride 10 cherish and extend, with libcralily Of
feeling unbiased by partial or minor views.
As the United States Magszine is founded on
the troadest basis which the means and influence
Of the Democratic Party in the United States
can prescnt, it is intended to render it in every
respect thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for ephemeral 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
thatts other features referred To- aboye-inde.
pondently Of the desirable object of becon,inr
acquainted with the doctrines of an .osponcpt
thus advocated-will recommend ltHM liberal
and candid support from all parties, and from
the large class of no party.
10 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 IS per an
rnm; while in mechanical arrangements, and in
rze, 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 will be in all cases payable
IN advance, or flor the first year only,l Sc on
the delivery Of the thdpumber. The absolute
necessity of this rueilh ach an establishment
will be obvious TO an
The Democratic Review is published monthly
in Washington, d. c., by
LRNGTREE &. o'SuLLlVAN