Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1840-02-08
PROSPECTUS
or THE
UNITED STATES .MAGAZIJVE
Democratic Review.
PROSPECTUS


1T has long been apparent to many OF the re,
Il hecting members of the Democratic fartyoi
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 desiderdtnn OF
great Importance to supply--a periodical when
should unite with the attractions OF SOUND ana
vigorous literature, political character capable
of giving efficient support to the doctrines anu
measures Of that party, now maintained by
large majority of the people Discussing the
great questions of policy before the country, eH-
pounding and advocating the Democratic doc
trine through the most able pens that that party
can furnish, in articles of greater length, more
condensed force, more elaborate research, and
more elevated tone than is possible for the news
paper press, a Magazine of this character be-
comes an instrument of inappfeciable value ior
the enlightenment and formation OF public opln-
ion, and for the support of the principles when
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
public 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 dis
torted they never fail to be by political opp0-
nents, it is of the utmost importance that the
public should be fully and rightly informed, It
is hoped that the periodical in question may be
made to exert beneficial, rational, und lasting
influence on the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be too
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 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 the want
Of convenient means of concentrating the in
Lelectua energies of its Disciples this party has
hitherto been almost wholly unrepresentedn the
republic of letters, while the views and policy
Of its opposing creeds are daily advocated, by
he ablest and most commanding efforts of gent |
is and learning.
In the United States Magazine the attempt |
Will be made to remove this reproash.
Coordinate with this main design Of the Uni |
ed States Magazine, no care nor cost will be |
spared to render it, in literary point of view,
to the country, and fit to cope in Wig
Dr. and rivalry with ITS European competitions
Viewing the English languageas the noble heri
Lage and common birthright of all who speak
Lhe todgue Of Milton and Shakespeare, it will be
The uniform object of its conductors to present
only the finest productions in the various bran
ches of literature, that can be procured; and TO
affuse the benefit Of correct models of taste and
worthy execution.
In this department the exclnsiyeness of party,
which is inseparable from the political depart
nent of such work, will have no place. Here
We all stand on n neutral ground of equality
md reciprocity, where those universal principles
If taste to which we are all alike subject, viii
LloIe be recognized as the common law. Our
POLITICAL principles cannot be compromised but
,ur common literature it wiz be our common
ride to cherish and extend, with liberality of
ceiling unbiased by partial or minor views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on
he broadcast basis which the meansand influence
# the Democratic Party in the United States
an present, it is intended to render It in every
aspect thoroughly National Work; not merely
designed for ephemeral interest and attraction,
tut to continue Of permanent historical value
Although in it's political character the United
States Magazine addresses its claims to support
to the Democratic party, it is hoped
that its other features referred to above--lnde-
of the desirable object of becoming
acquainted with the doctrines of an opponent
thus Advocated recommend it to a liberal
and candid support from all parties, and from
the large class OF no party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and
relying upon the united support of the Democr&-
tic Party, as well as from others, the price OF
is fixed at the low rate of S. per an
mum; while in mechanical arrangements, and in
size, quantity of matter, &C., the United States
Magazine will be placed on par at least with
the leading monthles of England. The whole
will form three large octave volumes each year
The subscription will be in all cases payable
in advance, or flor the first year only,l ST on
the delivery of the third number. The absolute
necessity Of this rule in such an establishment
will be obvious to all.
The Democratic Review is published monthly
in Washington, D. c., by
LANGTREE g. O'SULLIVAN