The native American., 1839-04-06
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE
and REPUBLICAN REVLEW.
n 7. BRENT, ESQ. EDITOR.

vrrw viIl he pubshed in the city of Washington, Dis
tict of Columbia the LIST day OF January next ana ae
yered montHLn all parts Of the United States devoted
exclusively 10 the of the great principles OF
the Wing party, and the encouragement OF literature ana
science. !. ,
The experience of the past year has confirmed in the
minds of The more rejecting and sagacous of the Wing
party that exists in the periodical press OF the
country in which should be combined the productions OF
great statesmen literary and scientific subjects ana
those OF the eminent literary geniuses oil when The Uneu
States boast ample SHARE on the various subjects
that present themselves to sound and vigorous intellect
II cannot be doubted that the present crisis demands
the publication of work calculated TO iniuse and clrcu
ate true and honest political information and to counter
act the direu influence exerted by monthly periodical
of similar nature published in this CITY, under the
pces, and bearing the OF the sestyed Democracy
of the present day. advocating measures which, success
u destined to moulder 10 ruins the aorck OF our no.
BILE Constitution, by placing constructions on II 10 SUIT
the caprice and advance the readings oil corrupt am
bitlon.
The union Of such principles with general literature
have insulted the common sense and honesty o. the
country, by proclaiming the "Martyrdom OF Ciliey,
rendered in manner more deestabe from the lsdious
way in which they are combined, tends directly TO the
disorganzaton Of all that as Americans should DC heia
most sacred. This combination is calculated TO secure
them circulation in quarters 10 "hich hey hsnt not
otherwise penetrate well from certain deceptive
air of high toned philanthropy and expansive beray OF
views, with which they arluy able to invest he-
selves for the purpose Of stealing their way into the
heads through the unsuspectn hearts OF that class on
which depends the destiny and hopes OF the naton-lts
young men. Whilst the moi experienced sagacty OF
older heads can hesitate moment In recognising
the real naked deiorny OF these principles OF modern
Radicalsm under all the fair seeming DISCUSSES they may
assume, yet to the young they are repiee with subtle
danger OF the most pelncious character
The National Magazine and Republican keVleW IS de-
signed and will be- conducted with these and other high
important considerations in view, calculated to correct
demonstrations, and TO ncncate the correct poucal
principles or which based the views and practice OF
the great Republican Wing party, as well as Tor the en-
The publishers will neither spare expense IN me nechah
cal department of the work, their utmost efforts to
render the Review useful TO the Public in literary point
of view and honorable to the country and cause when
is destined to espouse as National work. :,
| The period is fast arriving when the country VIII
emerge the dominion OF party which has come INTO
mower under the corrupt influence OF mlsled popular
prejudice and which has advocated and saed under the
broad ana corrupt motto OF office seekers, 10 me ucofs
belong the spoils of the runquished being alike anti
republi .an unconstitutional, and foul stain upon the
free ms ttuons of the country that only be eradcal
ted by the triumph of the principles which govern the
Republican Wing party of the present day
The advocates of the principles alluded to, VINO nave
stood 70, emos in defence of the Constitution and aIaW
when they were diminutve party could be, exert
Ing the strength of Leondas battling with the fRst to
Xerxes aud have nearly succeeded in rescung the Gov
eminent from the grasp of corruption, will deem II their
imperative duty to continue their efforts, and cannot
better be done than by supporting periodical OF Mgh
standing for sound political principles and literary worth;
and such will be found in the National Magazine
and Republican Review
The success of the Magazine will therefore depend in
a measure the great body Of the opponents OF the
present Administration, whose interest 1t VIII be 10 AID
| its per manent establishment And 1t Will be equally
binding on the talented and patriotic band of leading
Wings to spare neither time labor to the explanation
and advocacy Of the true and only principles on which
the Government prosper, and on the success OF
which depends the great experiment of Republican Gov
eminent. w
Having made these few remarks the political cast
of the publication, we feel confident that Its utility WI
hu thn
In addition to the political features the following will be
the principal subjects on which the Review VIII treat
from the pens of most celebrated writers OF the present
day :.
Reuies and Critical Notices will occupy portion of
its pages thereby giving praise to genius and to
such productions only are richly deserving oft
Il Sketch ohe Proceedings Of Congress will be given at
the close of each session. in which will be explained the
cause and effect Of all prominent acts and measures, com
piled by gentleman Of acknowledged ability and oppor-
tuny 10 arrange and collect such matters as VIII prove
both interesting and instructive.
| Election Returns will be given in tabular form, en-
bracng all elections OF Importance in the various States
as early as practicable after the reception of official re-
turns. .'. -,
ssaus and Tales will also form important part OF the
work and all original articles of this character will re-
ceve prompt attention The object of the publishers,
to enhancinghe good cause IN which they nave en-
barked will be furnish the reader with such matters as
will both instruct and amuse; such as
Sketches end "reminiscences Of events too minute for
history;
personages, SC.
Original Poetry will be well sprkled through its pa
ges. ~
Engrcpings of Distinguished Statesmen.If the work
should receive the encouragement as IS usually
extended to periodicals of literary and scientific cha
racter the subscribers to the Review will not 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 fine paper with and handsome
type and in the most approved mechanical and typo
graphical appearance at the moderate price of Five
Dollars year. payable IN all cases in advance, the
Any person forwarding ten respectable subscribers
and becoming responsible for the amount OF their sub.
scrptions for the first year. shall receive copy gratis
long as they may continue subscribers.
The publishers will be responsible for all moneys for
wardcd by mall in case Of miscarriage, provided the
cate Of the Postmaster shall be secured and copies for
warled accordingly. ....
If subscriber shall not order his subscription to 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 on
the receipt Of the third number in the first instance.
No subscription taken for less term than year.
All communications post paid addressed to the pub
fishers at their residence, Georgetown D. c., will
ceive prompt attention.
Publishers Of newspapers who will copy the foregoing
prospectus will receive copy of the work in exchange
and also confer lasting favor upon the proprieors
FULTON & SMITH