Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-10-29
DRosPECrus OF THE CoNTINEN-

PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
L tai MONTHLY.-There are periods
the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises. sudden as the breaking forth
of volcano, the bursting of storm on the
ocean. These crises sweep away in 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 dcvel-
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-
latons of al, 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 how from such ex-
traordinary connections.
At juncture solemn and so i'm portant, 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
ly, and to take position as the advance guard. To
this end, there is special want unsupplicd, 1t is
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open to the first intelects Of the land. ana which
shall treat the issue presented and to be presented
to the country In a tone no way tempered by par
tizansh ip, Influenced by fear. favor or the hope
of reward which shall seize and grappie with
the subjects tn at the present disturbed
state of affairs heave to the surface, and which
can not be laid aside neglected.
To meet this want, the undersigned have COM
menced. under the editorial charge of Charles g
Leland, the publication of new Magazine, devot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
In Politics, it will advocate, with all the force
at its command, 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, peaeeably otherwise; and it
will discuss with honesty and impartiaity 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. bG a f.
In Literature, it will be sustained by the best
writers and ablest thinkers of this country.
us nffr mill ho Tod in
early number a New Serial of American Life, "
by Richard Kimball, Esq, the very popular autAor
of s.The Revelations of Wall Street st. Legert'
&c. A series of papers by Hon Horace reely
embod ying the distinguished author observations
on the growth and development of the Grea
West. A series of articles by the author of
Through the Cotton States containing the re-
suit of an extended tour in the seashore Slave
States. Just prior to the breaking out of the war
aud presenting startling and truthful picture of
the real condition of that region No pains will
be spared render the literary attractions of the
Continental both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
Aterah 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 inf1ueuce
sociaton partaKing of clique coterie. it will be
open to all contributions of real merit, even from
writers differing materially in theirviews the
only limitations required being that of devotion
to the Union. and the only standard of acceptance
that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department will embrace in ad-
dition 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
position of our national character Among those
who will contribute regularly to this department
may be mentioned the name of Charles T. Browne
tArtemus Ward). from whom We shall present in
the March mum Der, the first of an entirely and
original series of Sketches Of Western Life y
The CoSTISENTEL 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 peculisrities. In short. no pains will
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
of the time. ssssfia5s
TERMS Three dollars per year. in advance
postage paid by the Publishers;) y Two copies for
SIS; Three copies for So, postage unpadA; Eleven
copies for $50, postage unpaide- Single plumbers
can be procured. from any News-dealer in the
United States. The eKnickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental onthly will be furnished for one
year at 81. i{,. ssiH ssgs essefafssa3 as
Appreciating the Importance of literature to
the soldier on duty the publishers will send the
'CosrIsEsrAL, gratis. to any regiment in active
service. on application oeing made by its Colonel
or Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
from those desiring furnish il to sodiers in the
ranks at half the regular price but in snch cases
it must be m allied from the office Of put LEGATION.
j. X. GILMORE, 10 fremont St., Boston,
Charles T. Evans, at G. p. Putnam's. 532 Broad
way New York, is authorized to receive ,snbserip-
tioos in that city. Feb IL, 1862.