Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-07-06
PRO SP L CTU
OF THE
United States Magazine
Democratic Review

| II I has long been apparent to MANY of tbs ;,
u Hectng members of the Democratic Partv.I
the United States, that periodical for the aiva
eacy and diffusion of their political principln
similar to those IN such active and nHnen,bl|
operation in England, would be desideratnm NJ
great Importance to supply--a periodical which
should unite with the attractions of sound ana
vigorous literature, political character canada
OF giving efficient support to the doctrines an
measures of that party, now maintained br 4
large majority Of the people DISCUSSING th|
great questionsof policy before the countrS ;,
pounding and advocating the Democrats dos
trine through the most able pens that that par,J
can furnish, in articles of greater lenptb mo,l
condensed force, moro elaborate research. ana
more elevated tone than is possible for the new,
paper press, Magazine of this character 10
comes an instrument of nappreciable value sOl
the enlightenment and formation of public opnl
lon' and Tor the support of the principles wbicI
~ advocates. BY these means, by thus explan|
ing ana ueienaing the measures of the great De|
in9cratie farty, and by always furnishing to thI
puollc clear and powerful commentary upo|
nose complex questions Of policy and part Il
which so frequently distract the conntrv AMI
upon which, imperfectly understood as thew N
ten are by friends, and minrepresented ana d1
torted as they never fail to DO bv political oppo
nelts, il is of the utmost Importance that tbl
public should be fully and rightly informed. n
Is hoped that the periodical in question NAV b]
mace 70 exert beneficial, rational, und lastiud
iaiacnce OF the public mind.
OtheF considerations, which cannot be too
hlghly appreciated, will render the establish.
ment and success of the proposed Magazine ri
very great importance
IN the mighty struggle Of antagonst nrirci.
pies which IS now going on in societv. The Demo.
cfatlc party oil the United States stands com.
mltted TO the world IA the depository and cxe1a.
par OF those cardinal doctrines of political faith
WIN winch the cause OF the People in every age
ana country IS identified. Chiefly from the wa nj
OF convenient means Of concentrating the in.
teuectuai energies Of ITS disciples, this party has
been almost wholly unrepresentedi in the
republic Of letters, while the views and nolcv
81 is opposing creeds are daily advocated. by|
the ablost and most commanding efforts of geni.
US and learning
y the United States Magazine the attemn,
v y be made to remove this reproach.
coordinate with this main design Of the Uni.
yea states Magazine, no care nor cost VIII bs
spared TO render 1t, IN a literary point Of view,
iohofable to the country, and fit to cope in viz.
~ ard rivalry with ts European competitors,3|
viewing the English language as The noble beri.
pge and common birthright Of all who spoa
we todgue Of Milton and Shakespeare, il win he
ne uniform object Of its conductors TO present
'u'y The finest productions in the yarious bran.
hes Of literature, that can be procured: and to
tiAuse the benefit OF correct models of taste and
vorthy execution.
In this departmentthee xclusigeness Of marty
which is inseparable from the political denart'
neht OF such work, viii have no place. Here
70 all stand on neutral ground Of equality
no reciprocity, whore those universal PRINCIPLES
! taste to which we are all alike subject, will
l3ne DC recognized as the common law. Our
oliilcal' principles cannot be compromised, but
ut common literature it will be our common
rluc 70 cnerish ana extend, with liberality Of
ceiling unbiased by partial ormipor views
AS the United States Magszinc is founded on
he broadestbasis which the meansand influence
the Democratic Party in the United States
an present, it is intended to render Il in every
aspect thoroughly National Work NOT merely
eslgned for ephemeral interest and attraction.
W 10 continue OF permanent historical value
Although in its political character the United
tates magazine addresses its claims 10 support
irucuiar!y to the Democratic party, it is hoped
iut us other features referred to above-nde.
OF the desirable object of becoming
with the doctrines of an opponent
lus adyocated-wiil recommend II to a liberal
ID candid support from all parties, and from
e large class of no party.
70 promote the popular objects in view, and
lying upon the united support of the Democra.
Party, as well as from others, the price Of
Inscription is fixed al the low rate Of IS per an.
I'm; while in mechanical arrangements, and in
Ee, quantity of matter, &C., the United States
agazine will be placed on par at least with
e {, leading monthlies Of England The whole
y form three large octave volumes each year
Inc subscription will be in all cases payable
advance or for the FIRST year only,l Sc on
delivery Of the third number. The absolute
cS,essity o. this rule in such an Establishment.
il be obvious TO ALL
The Democratic Review Is published monthly
Washington, D. c., by
LANGTREE & o'SULLfvAN
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