Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN.
L TAL MONTHIY,-There are nerinds

n the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises sudden the breaking forth
of volcano, the bursting of a storm on the
ocean These crises weep away in a 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 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-
ationS of al and all classes to each other are
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 do
know that great results must flow from such ex-
traordinary connections.
At 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 the advance guard To
this end, there is special want unsupplied. tits
that of an Independent Magazine which shall be
open TO the first ntellects ef the land, ana which
shall treat the issue presented and c be presented
TO the country, in a tone no way tempered by par
hzanship, or Influenced by fear, favor or the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous beets tn at the present disturbed
state Of affairs heaye 10 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 G.
Leland, the publication of new Magazine, devot-
ed TO Literature and National Policy.
n Politics, it will advocate with all the force
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 impaTtiality what
must be done to save it. In this department. some
of the most eminent statesmen of the time will con-
tribute regularly 10 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 mum ber a New Serial of American Life ~
by Richard kimball, Esq the very popular author
of 1.-The Revelations of Wall Street, "St Legert'
dc. series of papers by Hon Horace Greedy
EN- bodying tbs distinguished authors observations
on the growth and development of the Grea,
West. series of articles by the author of
"Ihrough 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 spased TO render the literary attractions of the
CONTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the eminent
fsterGtt 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
socatlon partaking of clique coteTie 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-
dition to vigorous and fearless comments on the
events oI tue tiiues genla gossip WIN tne reader
on all current topics and also devote abundant
space TO those racy specimens of American wit and
hnmor, without which there can be perfect ex-
position of our national character Among those
who will contribute regularly to this department
may be mentioned the name of Charles E. Browne
{Artemus Ward. from whom shall present in
the March number, the first of anentirely new and
original series of Sketches of Western Life y
The CoNTISESTEL viii be liberal and progress
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 pecuharities. 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 Publshers;) Two copies for
so; Three copies for So, postage unpaid); Eleven
copies for $50, postage unpaidl Single numbers
can be procured from any News-dealer in the
United States The knickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for one
year at s4.
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way. New York is authorised to receive subscrip.
tioos in that city Feb. L. 1867