Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-09-14
PRO ECTUS
OF TIE
United States Magazine
Democratic Review.

1T has loEg been apparent to many Of the re-.
II hecting members Of the Democratic Party Of
| the United States, that periodical for tho advo.
| cacy and diffusion of their political principles,
similar to those in such active and Influential
operation in England, would be desideratnm Of
great Importance to supply-a periodical which
should unite with the attractions of a sound and
vigorous literature, political character capable
Of giving efficient support to tho doctrines and
measures Of that party, now maintained by
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, moro
| 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 inappreciable value for
the enlightenment and formation of public 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-
Inocratic Party, and by always furnishing to the
public clear and powerful commentary upon
those complex questions Of policy and party
which SO frequently distract the country, and
upon which, imperfcctly understood Gs they of
ten are by friends, and misrepresented and dis.
torted Us they never fill TO be by political oppo-
nents, ii is of the utmost importance that the
is hoped that the periodical in question may be
made to exert a beneficial, rational, und lasting
influence on the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be toe
highly appreciated, will. render the establish
ment and success Of the 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 the United States stands com.
mitted to the world as the depository and cxom.
plar OF those cardinal doctrines Of political faith
with which the cause Of the People in every age
and country is identified Chiefly from the want
OF convenient means of concentrating the in
tellectual energies Of its disciples, this party has
hitherto been alraost wholly unrepresented in tho
republic of letters, while the views and policy
OF Its opposing creeds are daily advocated, by
the ablest and most commanding efforts of ceni.
US and learning.
In the United States Magazine tho attempt
will be made to remove this reproaeh.
Coordinate with this main design of tho 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 competitors
Viewing the English language as the noble herr.
tage and common birthright Of all who speak
the todguc of Milton and Shakespeare. il viii i,
tho uniform object of its conductors to present
'nly the finest productions in the various bran.
ches OF literature, that can be procured; and to
aiHuse the benefit Of correct models Of taste and
yorthy execution.
In this department the excusiveness 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 princinlcs
Of taste to which we are all alike subject iii
alone be recognized as the common law. Our
oo.it'cal principles cannot be compromised, but
,ur common literature it will be our common
bride TO cherish and extend, with liberality Of
ceiling unbiased by partial or minor views
As the Omitted States Magszne is founded ON
he broadcast basis which the means and influence
II the Democratic Party in the United States
AN present, it is intended to render il in every
aspect thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for ephcmeral interest and attraction,
tut to continue of permanent historical value
Although in it's political character the United
'tates Magazine addresses its claims to support
articuiarly to the Democratic party, il is hoped
nat Its other features referred to above--inde.
evidently OF the desirable object of becoming
oquainted with the doctrines Of an opponent
hus adyocated-will recommend it to a liberal
nd candid support from all parties, and from
nc large class Of no party.
10 promote the popular objects in view, and
elylng upon the united support Of the Dcmocra-
&c rarty, as well as from others, the price Of
Inscription is fixed at the low rate Of SIS per an
UNI; while in mechanical arrangements, andn
ze' quantity Of matter, &C., the United Statos
lagazine will be placed on a par at least with
le leading monthles Of England. The whole
nj form three large octave volumes each year
The subscription will be in all cases payable
advance, or for the first year only,j Sc on
no delivery OF the third number. The absolute
e.cc,essity q this rule in such an establishment
ill be obvious to all
The Democratic Review is published monthly
! Washington, d. c., by
LANGTREE& O'SULLIVAN
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