Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-04-22
EROSPECTUS OF THE CONTINEN-
tai MONTHLY.-There are periods

the worlds history marked by extraordinary
and violent crises. sudden as the breaking forth
of volcano, the bursting of storm the
ocean. These crises weep 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 dcveI-
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-
latons of all and ali classes to each other
violently disturb 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 portant, there
is special need tn at the intellectual force of the
country should be active and efficient 1t is a
time for great minds speak their th ou shts bold
ly, and TO take position as the advance guard. To
this end there is special want unsuppiicd. 1t is
that of an independent Magazine. which shall be
open to the first intelects of the land. ana which
shall treat the issue presented, and tc be presented
to the country lin tone way tempered by par
tzanship, or influenced by fear, favor or the hope
of reward which shall seize and grapple with
the momentous 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 &.
Leland, The publication of new Magazine, devot-
ed to Literature and National Policy.
n Politics, it will advocate, with all the force
atfits command, measures best adapted to preserve
the oneness and lntegrit, 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 impartiality what
must be done to save 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 an
early number. a New Serial of American Life
~ veh n 4 hall .
of The Revelations of Wall Street. '.St Legert''
&c. series of papers by Hon Horace Greely.
embodying the distinguished authors 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 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 or descriptive talents of the most eminent
kteratI have been promised to its pages ; and
nothing will be admitted which will not be dis
tingushed by marked energy originality, and
solid strength. Avoiding every influence or
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 acceptanc,
that of intrinsic excellence.
The Editorial Department will embrace in ad-
dition 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, 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 CharlesF Browne
tArtemus Ward, from whom shall present in
the March number the firstof an entirely newuend
original series of Sketches ofSNestern Life -
The CoSTISESTEL win be liberal and progress
sive, without yielding to chimeras and hopes be-
yund 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 peculiarities. In short. no pains will
be spared to make it the Representative Magazine
of the time
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can be procured from any Newsletter in the
United States. The Knickerbocker Magazine and
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way, New York, is suthorized to receive subscrip-
tioos in that city. [Feb. IL 1857