Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-12-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
TAI MONTHLY. .-There are nerinds

n the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden as the breaking forth
of a volcano, or 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 direction. 1t is
then that ideas are born, new theories dcvel-
oped. Such periods demand fresh exponents and
new men for expounders.
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an Upheaying 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 do not
know what all this is to bring forth but do
know that great results must fow from such ex-
traordinary connections.
AT a juncture solemn and so important, there
is special need that the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient II 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 unsupplied. tits
that of an Independent Magazine which shall be
open to the first intellecs OF the land. ana which
shall treatthe issue presented and tc be presented
TO the country, in atone no way tempered by par
uzanshp, or Influenced by fear, favor or the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous subjects tn at the present disturbed
state of affairs heave to the surface. and which
can not be laid aside or neglected
To meet this want the undersigned have com
menced, under the editorial charge of Charles G..
Leland, the publication of new Magazine, deyot-
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 lntegrit, of these United States
1t will never yield to the idea of any disruption
OF this Republic, peaeeably or otherwise; and it
will discuss with honesty and impartiality what
must be done to save it. In this department. some
of the most eminent statesmen Of the time will
tribute regularly to its pages.
In Literature, 1T will be sustained by the best
writers and ablest thinkers of this country.
Among its attractions will be presented, in
early number. New Serial of American Life,
by Richard kmball Esq, the very popular author
of The Revelations of Wall Street, ''St Legert''
DC. series of papers by Hon Horace Greely.
enbodying 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
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 OF descriptive talents of the most eminent
ltteTatI 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
ISOLATION partaKing of clique coterie, il 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-
dltion to vigorous and fearless comments on the
events OF the tInes Senlai 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 f. Browne
(Artemus Ward), from whom We shall present in
the March mum Der, the frstof an entirely new and
original series of "Sketches of Western Life -
The CoSTISENTEL viii be liberal and pro,res-
siye, 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
can people, and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous peculiarities. 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 J Two copies for
So; Three copies for SIS, postage unpad) Eleven
copies for $50, postage unpaidl. Single numbers
can be procured from any News-desler in the
United States. The eKnickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for one
year at S4
Approaching the Importance of literature to
the soldier on duty, the publishers will send the
CoSrINESrAL. gratis. to any regiment in active
service. on application being made by its Colonel
or Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
from those desiring to furnish it to soldiers in the
ranks at half the regular price but in such cases
it must be m allied from the Office of publication.
j. R. GILMORE, lilo fremont ST., Boston.
Charles 7. Evans, at G. P. Putnann's. 532 Broad.
way, New York, issuthorissd to receive subscrip-
noos N thst city. Feb. - 1851