Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-03-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTISEN-
L tai NtONTHLY.-There are periods

the worlds history marked By extraordinary
and violent crises. sudden the breaking forth
of volcano. the bursting Of storm on the
ocean These crises weep away in a moment tbs
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
men for expoundeTs.
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 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 ali this is TO bring forth but do
know that great results must fow from such ex-
tTaoTdInary coInmotlons.
Ata juncture so 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 10 take position as the advance guard. To
this end. there is special want unsuppled. Tits
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open TO the first intellects ef the land. an0 which
shall treat the issue presented and to be presented
10 the country in tone no way tempered BY par
tzansh ip, or Influenced by fear, favor the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous subjects th a, 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
meneed, under the editorial charge Of Charles II.
Leland, the publication of new Magazine, deYot-
ed TO Literature and National Policy.
In Politics. il viii advocate, with all the force
atf:s command, measures best adapted 10 preserve
the oneness and integrity OF these United States.
1t viii never yield to the idea of any disruption
of this Republic, peaeeably otherwise; and il
will discuss with honesty and impartiality what
must be done it In this department some
of the eminent statesmen OF ths 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 -
t&,lf
of The Revelations of Wall Street, st Legert''
dc. A series Of papers by Hon. Horace Greely,
embodying 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 extended tour in the seashore, Slave
States. just prior TO the breaking out of the
and presenting startling and truthful picture of
the real condition of that region No pains viii
be spared to render the literary attractions Of the
CONTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical or descriptive talents of the most eminent
Iiteraft have been promised TO its pages and
nothing will be admitted which viii not be dis
tinguished by marked energy originality, and
solid strength. Avoiding every iBhueuce as
sociation partaKing of clique or coterie IT viii 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 EN- nbraee, in ad-
dition 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 10 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 70 this departInen
may be mentioned the name of Charles Z. Browne
(Artemus Ward. from whom we shall present in
the March mum be- the frstof entirely and
original series Gf Sketches of Western Life "
The CoSTINESyEL will be liberal and progress
sive- without yielding TO cbimeras and hopes be-
yond the grasp Of the age; and il viii endeavor
10 reflect the feelings and interests of the Ameri-
people. and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous peculiarities. In short. pains viii
be spared 10 make il the Representative Magazine
of the time
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United States The Knickerbocker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for one
year at 81.
Appreciating the Importance of literature to
the soldier on duty the publishers viii send the
CONTINENTAL, gratis to any regiment in active
service. on application being made by its Colonel
o Chaplain he will also receive subscriptions
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tioos in that city. FEB. IL 1867.