Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-04-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
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i tai MONTHLY.-There are periods
in the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden the breaking forth
of a Volcano the bursting of q the
ocean. These crises weep away in s moment the
landmarks of generations. They call out fresh
talent, and give 10 the old new direction. II is
then that ideas are born. theories dovel-
oped. Such periods demand fresh eNponents, and
ne " men for expounders
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an upheaving so sudden and terrible that the re-
iations of al and all classes 70 each other
violently disturbe 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 AoW from such
traordnary commotious.
At juncture so solemn and so i'm nportart. there
is special need that the inteleetusl force of the
country should be active and efficient Ii is
time for great minds 10 speak their thoughts bold
ly, and TO take position as the advance guard. To
this end. there Is special want unsupplIcd- It's
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open TO the first intelects of the land. and which
shall treat the issue presented, and to be presented
to the country, IN a tone no way tempered OF par
tizansh ip..or influenced by fear favor the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous subjects th the present disturbed
state of affairs heave to the surface, and which
not be laid aside or neglected.
To meet this want. the undersigned have com
menced under the editorial charge OF Charles u
Leland, the publication of q new Magazine, devot-
ed TO Literature and National Policy.
In Politics. il will advocate, with all the for5e
at its command, measures best adapted 10 preserve
the oneness and integrity of these United States
1t viii yield to the idea of any disruption
of this Republic, peaceabiy otherwise and IL
will discuss with honesty snd impartislity what
must be done TO save 1t. In this department.. some
of the most eminent statesmen of the time will
tribute regularly TO its pages.
In Literature, ii viii be sustained by the best
writers nd abiest thinkers Of this country
Among its attractions will be presented. IL 40
early nnmber a. New Serial Of American Life
by Richard kimbali. Esq, the very popular authet
Of The Revelations of Wall Street" st. Leger."
&c series of papers By Hon Horace Greedy,
Elm mbodying the distinguished author observations
on the growth and development of the Great
West a series of articles by the author Of
Through the Cotton States" containing the
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
CoSTISESTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
ttterati have been promised 10 its pages and
nothing will be admitted which will not be dis
tingushed by marked energy originality. and
| solid strength Avoiding every influence
sociation partaKing of clique coteTie ii 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
10 the Union. and the only standard of seceptsncs
that of intrinsic excellence
The Editorial Department will embrace. in sd
dition 10 vigorous and fearless comments the
erents Of the times genial gossip with the reader
on all current topics. and also devote abundant
space those raey specimens OF American wit and
humor. without which there can be no perfect
position of our national character Among thoss
who WILL contribute regularly to this department
may be mentioned the name of Charles Z. Browne
| tArtemus Ward. from whom we shall present in
the March mum Der, the frstof entirely new aod
original series of Sketches of Western Life "
The CONTINENTAL will be liberal and prugres-
sve, without yielding to chimeras and hopes De-
yona the grasp of the ago and 1T Will endeavor
to reflect the feelings and interests Of the Ameri
people and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous pecularities. In short. no pains will
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
Of the time.
TERMS Three dollars per year, in advance
postage paid by the Publishers , Two copies for
So Three copies fer So postage unpsid); Eleven
copies for $50 postage unpaid). Single numbers
can be procured from any Newsdealer in the
United States. The Knickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will De furnished for ous
year at "a.
Appreciating the importance Of literature 20
the soldier duty. the publishers will send thss
CoSTISEETAL, gratis. TO any regiment in active
service application being made by is Colonel
or Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
from those desiring to furnish il 20 soldiers in tbs
ranks at half the regular price bat in such cascs
il must be mailed from the office of publication
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tioos in hat city. FEB. IL. 1882
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