Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-03-05
OF THE CONTINEN.
II IAI. MONTH " ---Tharc ri..d.


Il tai There are periods
in the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden as the breaking forth
of volcano, or the bursting of storm on the
ocean. These crises sweep away in a moment the
landmarks of generations They call out fresh
talent and give to the old new direction 1t is
then that new ideas are born. theories dove-
oped. Such periods demand fresh exponents and
new men for expounders.
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an upheaving sudden and terrible that the re-
lations of all men and all classes to each other
violently disturbed and people look about for the
elements with which TO sway the storm and di-
rect the whirlwind. Just at present, we do not
know what all this is to bring forth but we do
know that great results must flow from such
Taord.iiaIy commotions
At a juncture solemn and so important. there
is special need that the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient. 1t is a
time for great minds to speak their thoughts bold
iy. ana TO take position as the advance guard. To
this end, there is special want unsuppled. Itis
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open to the first inteects of the land, ana which
shall treat the issue presented and tc be presented
TO the country, in atone no way tempered by par
uzanship, or influenced by fear, favor the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous subjects tn at the present disturbed
state of affairs beaVe to the surface and which
can not be laid aside or neglected
10 meet this want, the undersigned have
menced, under the editorial charge of Charles q.
Leland, the publication of a Magazine, devot-
In Politics, it will advocate with all the force
at Its command, measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness and integrity of these United States.
1t will never yield to the idea of any disruption
of this Republic, peaceably otherwise; and it
VIII discuss with honesty and mpartiality what
must be done to save it. In this department. some
OF the most eminent statesmen of the time will con-
tribute regularly to its pages.
In Literature it will be sustained by the best
writers and abest thinkers of this country.
Among It's attractions will be presented, in an
early number a" New Serial of American Life,
by Richard kimball, Esq, the very popular author
of The Revelations of Wall Street, st Leger,"
&c A series of papers by Hon. Horace Greely,
embodying the distin guished author observations
on o.. the growth and development of the Great
west. series of articles by the author of
Through the Cotton States" containing the
suit of an extended tour in theI seashore Slave
States, just prior to the breaking out of the war,
and presenting startling and truthful picture of
the real condition of that region. No pains viii
be spared to render the literary attractions of the
CONTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
ttter0H have been promised TO its pages and
nothing will be admitted which will not be dis
tinguished by marked energy originality, and
solid strength. Avoiding every iniueuce or as
sociation partaKing of clique or cotere, it Will be
open to all contributions of real merit, even from
writers differing materially in their views the
only limitations required being that of devotion
tothe Union, and the only standard of acceptance
that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department will embrace, in adj
ditlon to vigorous and fearless comments on the
events of the times genial gossip with the reader
on all current topics, and also devote abundant
space to those racy specimens of American wit and
humor, without which there can be no perfect ex-
position of our national character Among those
who will contribute regularly to this department
may be mentioned the name of Charles +. Browne
(Artemus Ward), from whom we shall present in
the March nun Der, the first of entirely and
original series of sSketchesof Western Life "
The C0NTINESFEL will be liberal and progress
sive, without yielding to chimeras and hopes be-
yond the grasp of the age and it will endeavor
to reflect the feelings and interests of the Ameri-
people, and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous peeuIiarties. In short. no pains will
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
of the time.
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postage paid by the Publishers J Two copies for
So; Three copies for Sc, postage unpaid; Eleven
copies for $50, postage unpaid). Single numbers
can be procured from any News-dealer in the
United States The Knckerboeker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for one
year at S4
Appreciating the Importance of literature to
the soldier on duty the publishers will send the
CONTINENTAL, gratis. to any regiment in active
service. on application being made by its Colonel
or Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
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t.oos in th at city, FEB. - 1857