Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-11-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN.
TAL MONTHLY-There are nerinds

L IAL MONIHLH There are periods
the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden the breaking forth
of volcano, the bursting of a storm the
ocean. These crises sweep away in a MON ent the
landmarks of generations. They call out fresh
talent, and give to the old new direction 1t i:
then that new ideas are born. new theories devel.
oped. Such periods demand fresh exponents, and
new men for expounders.
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an upheaving so 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 whiriwind. just at present, do not
know what all this is to bring forth but we de
know that great results must flow from such ex-
traordinary 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
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 inteilects OF the land, ana which
shall treat the issue presented and tc be presented
to the country, in atone no way tempered by par
tizanship 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
menccd, under the editorial charge of Charles q
Leland, the publication of Magazine, devot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
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
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, it will be sustained by the best
writers and ablest thinkers of this country.
Among its attractions will be presented, in an
early number. New Serial of American Life
by Richard Kim ball, Esq, the very popular author
of 1.-The Revelations of Wall Street" st. Legert''
&c. series of papers by Hon. Horace Greely,
embodyin the distinguished authors observations
on the growth and development of the Grea,
West. 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
CoNTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
literan have heen 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
socation partaKing of clique 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 acceptance
that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department will embrace, in ad-
dltlOn 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 number, the frstof an entirely new and
original series of '.Sketcheso of Western Life -
The CoSTISESTEL will be liberal and progress |
sive without yielding to ehmeras 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 peculiarities. In short. 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; y Two copies for
S5; 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 Knickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental onthly will be furnished for one
year at 81.
Approaching the importance of literature to
the soldier on duty, the publishers will send the
gratis to any regiment in active
service. application being made by its Colonel
Or Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
from those desiring to furnish it to soldiers the
ranks at half the regular price: but in such
it must be mailed from the Office of publication.
j. r. GILMORE, 10 fremont St. Boston,
Charles T Evans, at g. P. Putnam's 532 Broad
way. New York, is authorised to receive subscrip-
tioos in that city. Feb. II, 1852,