Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-05-13
DROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN.
III TAI. MONTH " .=There are neriod

the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden as the breaking forth
OF volcano, or the bursting of storm on the
ocean. These crises sweep away in a moment the
landmarks of generations. They call out fresh
talent and give TO the old new direction. 1t is
then that new ideas are born new theories deyel-
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-
ations of all and all classes each other are
violently disturbed and people look about for the
elements with which to sway the storm and di-
rect the whirwind 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 ajuncture solemn and so important. there
Is special need that the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient 1t is q
time for great minds to speak their thoughts bold
ly. and 10 take position the advance guard. To
this end, there is a special want unsupphed. tits
that of an Independent Magazine which shall be
open to the first inteileets of the land, and which
shall treat the issue presented and be presented
to the country, in a tone no way tempered by par
tzanship, 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
menced- under the editorial charge of Charles g.
Leland the publication of Magazine, devot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
In Politics, ii viii advocate with all the force
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 or otherwise; and it
Will discuss with honesty and impartiaiity what
must be done to save it, In this departm ent, some
of the most eminent statesmen of the time viii con-
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. a New Serial of American Life
10y Richard Kimball, Esq, the very popular author
OF The Revelations of Wall Street, st Legert''
&c series of papers by Hon Horace reely
embodying the distinguished author observations
on the growth and development of the Grea
West. series of articles by the author of
Through the Cotton States," containing the re-
suit of an extended tour in thes 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
ltteratt 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, 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
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 F. Browne
tArtemus Wardl, from whom shall present in
the March number, the first of entirely new and
original series of sketches of Western Life y
The CoNTINEsTEL will be liberal and progres-
sive, 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
people, and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous peculiarites In short. no pains will
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
of the time.
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postage paid by the Publishers } Two copies for
So; Three copies for Sc, postage unpaidl; Eleven
copies for $50, tpostage unpaidl- Single numbers
can be procured from any News-dealer in the
United States. The Kniekerbocker Magazine and
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for one
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Charles I Evans, at g P. Putnam's. 532 Broad
vay, New York, is authorized to receive subscrip
tioos in that city. IFeb IL. 1857