Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-07-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
TAI MONTHLY -There are nerinds :

N the worlds history marked by extraordinary
aud violent crises, sudden the breaking forth. .
of volcano, the bursting of a storm on the
ocean. These crises sweep away in a moment the
landmarks of generations. They call ont 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 eSpounders.
This Continent has lately been convuised by
an upheaving sudden and terrible that the re-
ations of all 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 all this is to bring forth ; but we do
know that great results must flow from such ex-
traordinary connections
At a juncture solemn and so important. there
is special need that the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient. 1t is
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 unsuppied tits
that of an Independent Magazine. which shall be
open to the first ntellects of the land ana which
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 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 q.
Leland, the publication of new Magazine, deyot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
In Politics, it will advocate, with all the force
attits measures best adapted TO preserve
the oneness and integrity of these United states.
1t will yield to the idea of any disruption
of this Republic, peaeeably otherwise; and it
will discuss with honesty and impartiality what
must be done to it. In this department. some
of the most eminent statesmen of the time will 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
early number, New Serial of American Life -
by Richard kimball, Esq. the very popular autho
Of The Revelations of all Street, st. Legert
&c A series of papers by Hon. Horace GTeeiy,
embod ying the distinguished author observations
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 the seashore. Slave
States. just prior to the breaking out of the
aud 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
| Eteyatt have been promised te its pages and
| nothing will be admitted which will not be dis
| tinguished by marked energy originality, and
| solid strength. Avoiding every influence
sociation partaKing of clique cetere, 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 acceptanc
/ that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department win embrace, in ad-
| dition to vigorous and fearless comments on the
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on all current topics, and also devote abundant
space 10 those racy specimens of American wit and
humor. without which there can be 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 Ward), from whom we shall present il
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 endeavol
to reflect the feelings and interests of the Ameri
can people, and to illustrate both their serious and
| humorous peculiarities. In short. pains viii
! be spared to make 1T the Representative Magazine
of the time
| TERMS Three dollars per year, in advance
| postage paid by the Publishers } Two copies fol
/ So; Three copies for So, postage uppadl Elever
copies for $50, tpostage unpaid). Single number
can be procured from any News-dealer in tn,
United States. The eKnckerbocker Magazine ant
the Continental Monthly will be furnished for on,
| year at 81.
j. R. GILMORE, l10 fremont ST., Boston,
! Charles t. Evans, at G. p. Putnam's 532 Broad
way, New York, is authorized to receive subscrip
tioos in that city. Feb IL, 1863