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OF THE
United States Magazine
AND
Democratic Review.

4 T has long been apparent to many Of the re.
n hecting members of the Democrats Partyd
the United States, that periodical for the advo
cacy and diffusion of their political principles
similar to those in such active and Influential
operation in England, would be desiderasna Of
great importance to supply---a periodical which
should unitewth the attractions of a 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, OK
pounding and advocating the Democratic doc
trine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish, in articles OF greater length mora
condensed force, more elaborate research end
more elevated tone than is possible for tho neWe
paper press, Il Magazine of this character b.
comes an instrument of napprociabe value fof
the enlightenment and formation ofpublic opin,
ion, and for the support of the principles which
it advocates By these means, by thus explain,
ing and defending the measures of the great De.
mocratic Party, and by always furnishing to the
publica clear and powerful commentary upon
those complex questions Of policy and party
which SO frequently distract the country, and
upon which, imperfectly understood as they Of
ten are by friends, and misrepresented and die,
torted as they never fail to be by political oppe
nents, it is of the utmost importance that tbs
public should be FULLY and rightly informed. It
is hoped that the periodical in question may be
made to exert beneficial, rational ind lasting
influence on the public mind.
Other considerations which cannot be toe
highly appreciated, win render the establish.
nent and success Of tho proposed Magazine Of
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle Of Antagonist princi
pies which is now going on in society, the Demo
cratic party Of tho United States stands com.
mtted to the world the depository and exem.
plar Of those cardinal doctrines of political faith
with which the cause Of the People in every age
and country is identified. Chiefly from tho want
oil a convenient means Of concentrating tho ii.
telecual energies of its disciples, this party has
hitherto been almost wholly unrepresentednth the
republic of letters, while the views aud policy
Of its opposing crecds are daily advocated, By
the ablest and most commanding efforts of geni.
us and learning
In the United States Magazine tho attempt
will be made to remove this reproaeh
Coordinate with this main design Of the Uni.
ted States Magazine, no care nor cost will be
spared to render it, in literary point of view,
honorable to the country,,and fit to cope in Wig
or and rivalry with its European competitions
Viewing the English languageas the noble heri.
tage and common birthrght of all who speak
the todgue of Milton and Shakespeare it will b.
the uniform object of its conductors 70 present
onIy the finest productions in the various bran.
ches of literature, that can be procurea and 10
diffuse the benefit Of correct models Of taste anI
worthy execution.
In this department the excusiyeness Of party
which is inseparable from the political depart
ment of such work, will have no place. Here
we all stand on neutral ground Of equality
and reciprocity where those universal PRINCIPLES
Of taste TO which we are all alike subject, will
alone be recognized as the common law Ou
political principles cannot be compromised, bu
our common literature it will be cur common
pride to cherish and extend, with liberalityGt
feeling unbiased by partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded oh
the broadcast basis which the means and influence
of the Democratic Party in the United States
can present, ii is intended TO render it in ever
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 Untea
States Magazine addresses its claims to euppols
particularly to the Democratic party, it is hopec
that it's other features referred to abovo--lnoc.
pendently of the desirable object of becoming
acquainted with the doctrines of an opponent
thus adyocated-will recommend it to liberal
and candid support from all parties, and IRON
the large class of no party
To promote the popular objects in view ana
relying upon the united support of the Democris
tic Party, as we'll as from others, the price OF
subscription is fixed at the low rate ofS5 per an
mum; while in mechanical arrangements, enam
size, quantity Of matter, &c, the United siaieas
Magazine will be placed on a par at least WE
the leading monthlics of England. The whois
will form three large octave volumes each yea1I
The subscription will be in all cases payable
in advance, or for the first year onyl 70 ~
the delivery of the third number The ahsoiue
necessity Of this rule in such an osta6iihme0
will be obvious to all.
The Democratic Review is published monihy
in Washington, d. O., by
LANGTREE g. o'SULLIVAN
XiaChariNh Garfield
HAS permanently located himself q
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