The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-11-26

1t is proposed, in &c The Aristidean,' to combine
the solidty of the review and the lightness OF the
magazine, with the political caste Of the news
paper.
Each number will contain at least one review
which will be searchngly, justly and impartlally
written, upon some noted book one paper upon the
policy Of our government in regard to some one or
more of the measures proposed 10 form part oil It's
action letter from gentleman resident abroad,
on the actions Of European politicians one biograph-
cal sketch of distinguished worthy to be dis
tngushed man, in the past or present history OF the
United States and one commercial and financial
article The rest of the magazine will be made up
of poetry when it can be found Of high order Tales
interesting thrilling and pointed Sketches, humor-
Gus and graphic and editorial notices OF books,
works of art, music, and scientific improvements
In no case will the name Of an author be attached
to his article. At the end of each volume list of
the Writer'S during the period just closed will be pre-
sented but the judgment of the public or the avowa
of the writers themselves, must declare which are
their several productions. Till then there exists an
implied obligation of secresy between the editor and
his collaborators For this reason ''The Arstidean
will not be bound to mere names. Writers can
send their productions postage paid. with the price
affixed to the editor. If he approve both the article
and the price demanded the prepaid postage will be
returned, and check for the amount due will be
sent to the address Of the author Immediately on me
publication of his production. Many papers of me-
rit may be returned however, because they directly
or indirectly oppose the position which "The Aris-
dean" will assume.
The politics of "Thc Aristidean" will be Demo-
cratic after the strctest precepts of the Jeersonan
school.
It will sustain the abolition of the Deatb-punsh-
ment.
1t will advocate equal rights equal laws, and equal
distribution of Justice.
1t will consequently oppose partial education, par
tia legislation and special privileges, and sustain
- cfrIrf nf
its provisions.
1t will be strictly American in its tone and feel
ings, though not bgoted nor exclusive
In short, it will labor to be JUST
An amount Of money, sufficient to defray the ex-
penses of its publication for year has been placed in
the hands of the subscriber but he does not wish
to involve Others in any loss its publication will not
be commenced unless sufficient number of subscri-
bers obtained, within a reasonable time, to justify
its issue. For this reason, instead of demanding the
price Of subscription in advance, none but RESPONSE
BILE names will be received, and the money not requl-
ed before the issue of the first NUMBER when the
ney must be paid. Should the amount of subscrip-
ton warrant it. the fist number will appear on the
first day Of March, l845.
The work will be issued under the superintendent
of we'll qualified publishing house.
The Arstidean'' will appear simultaneously in
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington the first of every month. Each
number will contain eighty large octave pages, print
ed on fine paper, with type of bourgeois size.
TERMS:
Per year. FIVE DOLLARS, payable upon the
issue of the first number; if subscribed after the
mencement Of the work, payable at the time of sub
scription.
To Agents, twenty-five per cent. the amount
OF money forwarded, or five copies for Twenty Dol
lars.
Letters and communications, referring to the bust
ness of THE Arstidean," must be addressed, pos
paid, to
THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH,
l32 Nassau street, New York City.
nov Eff