Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-03-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE CoNTINEN
TAI NuNTHIN-Tbare are yerio5

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4 the worlds history marked By extraordinary
and violent crises Sudden a. the breaking forth
OF volcano, or the bursting Of storm On the
ocean These crises sweep away IN moment the
landmarks OF generations. They call ont fresh
talent, and give 10 the old new direction II is
then that new ideas born, new theories derel-
oped- Such periods demand fresh exponents and
new men for expOvnders
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an upheaving so saiden and terrible that the re-
iations Of al and All classes each other are
violently disturbed and people look about for the
elements with WHICH 10 sway the storm and oi-
rect the whirlwind. Just at present, We do not
know what all this Is TO bring forth but we do
know that great results must flow from such ex-
traordinary connections.
Al a juncture so solemn and 50 important there
IL 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
y. and 10 take position "a the advance guard To
this end there Is a special want unsupplied Tits
that Of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open TO the 6rst iBtelIeets 81 the land ana which
shall treat The issue presented and be presented
10 the country, N atone no way tempered by par
fizanshlp- Influenced bE fear. favor or the hone
Of reward, which shah seize and -grapple with
the momentous subjects Ii at the present disturbed
state 81 affairs heave 70 the surface, ana which
car not be laid aside or neglected
70 meet this want the undersign have com
IneDced under the editorial charge Of Charles g.
Leland the publication Of a new Magazine, devot-
ed % isiteratnre and National Policy
aIiils command measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness and integrity Of these United States
II viii never yield 10 the idea Of any disruption
Of THIS hepublac, peaeeably or otherwise: and II
vail discuss with honesty and imparfiality what
must be done 70 save it In this department some
q the most eminent statesmen ef the time viii con
tribute regularly 10 its pages
In Literature, It viii Be sustained by the best
writers and ablest thinkers Of this country
Among lts attractions viii be presented. in an
early pulI 5er a New Serial Of American Life,
y Richard Enball. Esq the very popular author
# The Revelations Of aIi Street St Lese-t'7
De series Of papers by Hon. Horace Sreely.
eLnbodying the distinguished authors observations
on the growth and development Of the Grea.
Vest series Of articles By tie author Of
i trough the Cotton States, containing the re-
sult Of an extended tour II the seashore' Slave
States just prior To the breaking cut Of the war
hnd presenting startling and truthful picture Of
the real condition OF that region No pains will
be span ed to render the literary attractions Of the
C0NTrNENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical descriptive talents OF the most eminent
tSf|rar have been promised 10 its pages ana
nothing will be admitted which will not be dis
tiuguished by marked energy originality, and
solid strength Avoiding every iraueUee or as
soeiation paFtaKing of clique eoterie ii viii be
open to al contributions Of real merit. eFen from
writers differing materially IN their views; the
only Limitations required being that Of devotion
70 the Union. and the only standard Of acceptance
tha Of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department win embrace, in ad-
events Of the times genial gossip with the reader
on all current topics, and also devote abundant
space 10 those Tacy specimens Of American wit and
huHOr, with which there can be 10 perfect ex-
position Of our national character Among those
who viii contribute regularly 70 this department
may be men1ioness the name Of Charles Z. Browne
ATtemus Ward. from whom we shall presentin
the March mum Der, the first Of an entirely and
original series of Sketch es Of Western Life -
The CoST4SENTEL viii be liberal and progress I
siFe- without yielding 10 ehimeras and hopes be
y7nd the grasp af The age; and it viii endeaYor /
10 reflect the feelings and Interests OF the Ameri-
car people and illustrate both their serious sId
humorous pecuIiaTisies In short no pains viii /
be spared to make II The Represe ntatiye Magazine
Of the time.
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