The native American., 1839-01-05
PROSPECTUS OF
THE EiNATIONAL M A GAZlN Z
IND REPUBLIC.4N RETIEW.
II. J. BRENT, ESQ. EDITOR.

IND REPUBLIC.4N REIIEU.
II. j. BRENT, ESQ EDITOR.
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE AND REPUBLICAN RE.
VIEW will be published in the city Of Washington, DIS
tric Of Columbia the st day OF January next anu dc
lvered monthly all pats OF The United States ue'o'e
exclusively TO the advancement oil the sea' phcles VI
the Wing party, and the encouragement OF literature aho
science. :,
The experience of the past year has confirmed IN the
minds of the rejecting and sagacous OF 'he hs
party that racuum exists the periodical press OF the
country in which should be combined the productions OF
our great statesmen literary and scientific subjects and
those the eminent literary geniuses OF which the
States boast ample SHARE on The various subjects
that present themselves to sound and vigorous intellect
1t cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
the publication of work calculated to intuse and circu
late and honest political iniornaton ahd 10 counter
act the dreiu influence exerted BY monthly periodical
of similar nature published in this city, under the
pices and bearing the of the selisyied Democracy
Of the present day. advocating measures which, success
full destined to mouder TO RUNS the fabric OF our no
Bile Constitution, by placing constructions it to sui
the caprice and advance the reachng OF corrupt am
bition.
The union of such principles with general literature
have insued the common sense and honesty OF the
country, by proclalmng the 'Martyrdom OF Ciey,
rendered in manner detesabe from the nsdlons
way in which they combined, tends directly TO the
disorganiZa OF all that Americans should be held
most sacred. This combination is calculated to secure
them circulation in quarters to which they might net
otherwise penetrate, well from certain deceptive
air OF high Toned philanthropy and expansive hberay Ci
views, with which they artluly able TO invest them
selves for the purpose OF stealing their way into the
heads through the uEsuspecung hearts of that class
which depends the destiny and hopes of the na,ionits
young men. Whilst the experienced sagacity OF
older heads never hesitate moment recogi, NJ
the real naked deformty of these principles CT modern
Radcasn, under all the fair seeming dsgnses they may
assume, yet 10 the young they repiee with subtle
danger OF the most penicious 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
misconstructons, and 10 incncate the correct political
principles which based the views and practice Of
the great Republican Wing party we'll as for The en-
couragement and maintenance of genuine polite literature,
The publishers will neither spare expense in the mechan
cal department of the work their utmost efforts
render the Review useful TO the Public in literary point
of vew and honorable to the county and which
is destined to espouse as a National work.
The period is fast arriving when the country will
emerge from the dominion Of party which has into
power under the corrupt influence OF misled popular
prejudice and which has advocated and sailed under the
broad and corrupt motto Of Office eseekerS 10 the ricors
belong the spoits Of The ranquished" being alike anti
republican, unconstitutional, and foul stain upon tie
free institutions OF the country that can only be eradca
ted by the triumph of the principles which govern the
Republican Whig party of the present day.
The advocates Of the principles alluded to, who have
stood foremost in defence of the Constitution aud Laws
when they dimnutive party could be. exert
ing the strength of Leondas battling with the host OF
Xerxes, ard have nearly succeeded in rescung the Gov
ernment from the grasp of corruption will deem it their
mperative duty to continue their efforts and canno,
better be done than by supporting periodical OF hlg,
standing for sound political principles and literary wor
and such will be found in the National Magazine
and Republican Review.
The success ofthe Magazine will therefore depend in
measure, the great body of the opponents OF tie
present Administration. whose interest il will BE- TO aid in
its permanent establishment. And it will be equal,
binding the talented and patriotic band of Leading
Wings 10 spare neither time labor the explanation
and advocacy of the true and only principles which
the Government prosper, and the success OF
ReD
eminent.
Having made these few remarks on the political cast
Of the publication, feel confident that its utility viii
be readily perceived by the Public and fully appreciated
In addition to the political features, the following will be
the principal subjects on which the Review will treat
from the pens of most celebrated writer's of the present
day
Rsrieus and Critical Notices will occupy portion OF
its pages thereby giving praise TO genius and 10
such productions only are richly deserving of it,
Sketch ofe Proceedings Of Congress will be given al
the close OF each session. which will be explained the
cause and effect OF all prominent acts and measures com
ny and CT eo hy M ap W lRs
both interesting and instructive.
Election Returns will be given in tabular for;r, EN-
bracng all elections o: importance in the various States
as early as practicable after the reception of official
turns.
Essays and Tales will also form an important part of the
work, and all original articles of this character will re
cere prompt attention. The object of the publishers
next to enhancing the goo in which thew have en-
barked will be to furnish the reader with such matters as
will both instruct and amusp; such as
Sketches and "reminiscences of events too minnie fo
history;
Biographical and Historical Sketches Of disnyuisbod
personages. &c. .a.
Original Poetry will be well sprnkled through lis pa
ges.
Engrapings Of Distinguished Satcsmen-If the work
should receive the encouragement is usually
extended TO periodicals Of literary and scie Ifc cha
racter, the subscribers TO the Review will only find
their numbers embelshed with these desirable plates
but also with many other valuable improvements.
TERMS.
THE NATIONAL MAGAzINE AND REPUBLICAN, RE
VIEW will be Published in monthly numbers Of eighty
octave pages each on fine paper with and handsome
type and in the most approved mechanical and ,ypo.
graphical appearance, at the moderate price of Five
Dollars year. payable in all in advance or on the
delivery Of the third number, without respect 10 persons
Any person forwarding ten respectable subscribers
and becoming responsible for the amount Of their sub
,crpons for the first year, shall receive copy gratis
long as they may continue subscribers
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warded by mail G of miscarriage, provided the Ger
tcate Of the Postmaster shall be secured and copies for
warded accordingly.
If subscriber shall not order his subscription 10 be
discontinued at the expiration Of the year. he shall be
considered as wishing the Review continued which shall
be forwarded, and the subscription money expected Oh
the receipt of the third number, in the first instance.
No subscription taken for less term than year