Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
L Al. MONrD IN--rhnre arc rnrinLs

n the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises, sudden the breaking forth
of a volcano, or the bursting of q storm on 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, theories devel-
oped. Such periods demand fresh exponents, and
new men for expounders.
This Continent has lately been convulsed by
an upheaying sudden and terrible that the re
lations of all and all classes to each other
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 we do
know that great results must flow from such ex
traoTdlnary connections.
At a 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, ,Eand 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 intellects ef the land ana which
shall treat the issue presented, ana tc be presented
10 the country, in a tone way tempered by par
tizanship, or Influenced by fear, favor the hope
of reward which shall seize and graphic with
the momentous subjects tn at the present disturbed
state OF affairs heave to the suTface, and which
not be laid aside neglected.
To meet this want, the undersigned have COM
menced, under the editorial charge of Charles Il
Leland. the publication of a new Magazine. deyot-
ed to Literature and National Policy
In Politics, II viii advocate with all the force
at its command, measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness aud integrity of these United states.
Ii viii 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 10 save it In this department some
of the most eminent statesmen of the time will con-
tribute regularly TO its pages.
In Literature, it viii be sustained by the best
writers and ablest thinkers of this country.
Among its attractions viii be presented in an
early number. New Serial OF American Life
by Richard kimball Esq, the very popular author
of The Revelations of Wall Street st Legert
sc. series Of papers by Hon Horace freely,
embody yiug 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 the5 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
1 CONTINENTAL both brilliant and substantial The
lyrical OF descriptive talents of the most eminent
Llteratt 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 influence or as
soclatlon 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-
dltIon 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 to those racy specimens of American wit and
humor, withoutwh there can be perfect ex-
position of our national character Among those
who win contribute regularly to this department
may be mentioned the name of Charles f. Browne
(Artemus Nardl, from whom we shall present in
the March number, the frstof an entirely new and
original series of sketches of Western Life "
The CONTINESTEL 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
people, and to illustrate both their serious and
humorous peeuliarities 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 Publishers j Two copies for
So Three copies for Sc, postage unpaidl; Eleven
copies for $50 postage unpaid)- 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 81.
! Approaching the importance of literature TO
the soldier on duty, the publishers will send the
CONTINENTAL, gratis. TO any regiment in active
service on application being made by its Colonel
or Chaplain he viii also receive subscriptions
from those desiring furnish it to soldiers in the
ranks at half the regular price: but il such cases
1t must be mailed from the Office of publication
J. r. GILMORE, 10 fremont ST. Boston
Charles 7, Evans, at G P Putnam's 532 Broad
way, New York, is authorized 10 receive subscrip
boos IN that city, FEB. L., 1857