Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-05-20
DROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN
III TAI MONTHI HIX--There are neriod

n the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises sudden as the breaking forth
of volcano or the bursting of a storm 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 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 sudden and terrible that the re-
lations of ali and all classes to each other
violently disturbed and people look about for th c
elements with which to sway the storm and di-
rect the whirlwiEd. Just at present, do not
know what all this is to bring forth but dc
know that great results must flow from such e,s-
traordinary connections.
Alta 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 1t is
that of an independent Magazine, which shall be
open to the first intellects Of the land, ana whieh
shall treat the issue presented and to be presented
TO the country, in a tone no way tempered by par
tizanship, influenced by fear, favor the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momenous subjects th at the present disturbed
state of affairs heave to the surface, and which
can not be laid aside neglected.
To meet this want, the undersigned have com
menced. under the editorial charge of Charles u.
Leland. the publication of a new Magazine, deyot-
ed to Literature and National Policy
In Politics, it will advocate, with all the force
atiits command, measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness and integrity of these United States
1t win 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, 1t will be sustained by the best
writers and abiest thinkers of this country.
Among its attractions will be presented in an
early number. New Serial of American Life -
BY Richard kimball- Esq the very popular auth or
of 1.-The Revelations of Wall Street" st Legert''
&c. series of papers by Hon. Horace Greely,
EN- bod ying the distinguished author observations
on the growth and development of the Grea.
West series of articles by the author of
Through the Cotton States,n 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 descriptive talents of the most eminent
fRterafi 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
sociation partaKing of clique coterie il will be
open to ali 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-
dition TO vigorous and fearless comments on the
events Vi tHe times, Senal 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 E. Browne
tArtemus Ward, from whom shall present in
the March number the hrstof an entirely new and
original series of Sketches of Western Life y
The CoSFISEsTEL will be liberal ami progress
Siye. without yielding to chimeras and hopes be-
Yond the grasp of the age: and it will endeayor
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.
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