Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-

PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
L tai MONTHLY.-There are periods
the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden the breaking forth
of volcano, the bursting of storm the
ocean. These crises weep away in moment the
landmarks of generations. They call out fresh
talent, and give to the old direction 1t is
then that new ideas are born new theories dcvel-
oped. Such periods demand fresh exponents, and
new men for expounders.
This Continent has lately been conYused by
an upieaving so sudden and terrible that the re-
Iatons of al men and ali classes each other
violently disturbed and people look about for the
elements with which to sway the storm and di-
the whirlwind. Just at present do not
know what all this is To bring forth but do
know that great results must how from such ex-
traordinary commotiops.
At a juncture solemn and so important. there
is special need that the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient. Lit is a
time for great mi nds to speak their thoughts bold
ly, and TO take position as the advance guard. To
this end, there is special want unsupplied 1t is
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open to the fret intellects of the land and which
shall treat the issue presented and tc be presented
to the country. in atone no way tempered by par
hzanship. or influenced by fear, favor or the hope
of re ward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous subjects tn at the present disturbed
state of affairs heave to the surface. aud which
not be laid aside neglected.
To meet this want, the undersigned have com
menced. under the editorial charge of Charles c.
Leland, the publication of Magazine, devot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
In Politics it will advocate, with all the force
at Its command, measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness and Integrit, of these United States
1t will never yield to the idea of any disruption
of this Republic, peaceahly 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
n Literature it will be sustained by the best
writers and abest thinkers of this country.
Among its attractions will be presented, in an
early numb Der. a New Serial of American Life, ~
by Richard kimball, Esq the very popular author
of The Revelations of Wall Street" .,St Legert''
DC. series Of papers by Hon Horace Greely,
embody ying ths distinguished author observations
the growth and development of the Grea.
West. 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,
and presenting startling and truthful picture of
the real condition of that region. No pains will
be spared to render the literary attractions of the
CONTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
Hterats 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 influence or as.
sociation partaKing of ciqus or coterie 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
to the Union and the only standard of acceptanc,
that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department will embrace, in ad-
dition to vigorous and fearless comments 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 F. Browne
tArtemus Ward. from whom we shall present in
the March number, the first of an entirely and
original series of Sketches of Western Life -
The CoSTINENrEL will be liberal and progress
fhnnf Twin 6tnsr to ehI and
yond the grasp of the age and it will endeavor
TO reflect the feelings and interests of the Ameri-
people and illustrate both their serious and
humorous peculiarities. In short. pains will |
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
of the time.
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can be procured from any News dealer in the |
United States The Knickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental onthly will be furnished for one
year at S4
Approaching 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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tioos in that city. FEB. II, 1882.