The Russellville Democrat., 1875-05-20
OSPECT US.
 WARES MONTHLY MAGAZINE,
 A JOURNAL or WESTERN THOUGHT AND LIFE.

Independent in politics and religion,
 exposing rings and corruption
 in all forms and places; dis
 cussing public men and
 measures without
 fear or favor, and
 reflecting the advanced thought of Western minds on
 all subjects of general interest.
 VIM. M. LEFTWICH, Editor.
 The West is fast becoming the cen tre of wealth. enterprise, population and power. The living issues aris- ing from the relations of Capital and Labor, the manufacturer and the importer, the far mer and the merchant, the bond- holder and the taxpayer, the poli- tician and the people that have agi- tated the Eastern and Middle States for fifty years or more, have been transferred to the Mississippi Val ley, and now challenge the wisest thought and freest discussion.
 Interests of no less moment be- cause peculiarly Western growing out of the rapidly developing re- sources of the country, the invest ment of capital, the establishment of manufacturies, the demands of commerce, the farmers markets, railroad aud water transportation, and the teeming products of mines and mountains, together with the constantly changing aspects of po- litical, social and moral problems, all demand the sharpest scrutiny, the boldest treatment, the wisest ad- justment.
 Besides we cannot claim absolute immunity from the influence of rings, cliques, corruptionists and demagogues, bummers, dead-beats, and political cormorants feed and fatten upon the toll and sweat of honest men. Consumers outnumber producers, and the law of supply and demand is unbalanced. Great extravaganza in the style of living is offset by the desperate struggle for bread' and the severest contrasts i'll life are made appalling by the alarming Increase of crime and the moral degeneracy of society.
 But this journal will not essay the task of reformation, as we are not particularly anxious just now for the glory of martyrdom. We do propose, however, to handle all questions of public interest honestly and fearlessly, and no sect or section, party or power will be responsible for our convictions or utterances. We shall assume the role of inde- pendent journalism; and if we can expose corruption, help men to a better understanding of vital aues- tions, elevate the tone of Western thought and life, contribute to the value of personal character, the pro- lection of public and private virtue, the purity and sanctity of social and domestic life, the restoration of ofll- cial fidelity, wise legislation, just administration, healthful public opinion, a quickened public consci- l ence, and the awakening of the peo- pie to livelier interest in public affairs. If anyl of these things can be done, life and labor will not be in vain.
 Peculation and perfidy in publci | places, the loose ideas of official re- sponsibility, the want of public con- science and confidence, the indiffer- ence of the masses to public meas ures, the destruction of the forces | and value of personal character, and | the general giving way of the moral | safeguards of social and domestic lie, all call loudly for reform.
 ltis impossible to reflect in this announcement the scope and design Of first-class, independent literary monthly, nor Is it necessary. since .he caste or this form of journalism mas long since been given. But we design making it the equal in every respect Of the very best Eastern mag azines. No pains, labor or expense Will De spared to make it compass the whole range of magazine litera- lure, addressed, in the most attract- we form, to the statesman, the schol- ar, the student, the literateur. the lauies, the home circle, and all class ss or readers. Illustrations will be introduced as early as suitable or- engagements can be made. and many D1 the ablest writers of the eountry nave been secured as contributors
 rms prospectus is not a feeler to ascertain the extent of public encour- t,gement before publication. but iii ,he announcement of forthcoming iioithly periodical, which has ai. 'eady a sufficient financial basis to make It permanent and a success- ui enterprise, such as the country ieeus. and the people who are inter- 'steo m the discussion of vital issues VIII patronize. Each number will ,ohtaih not less than eighty pages ionble column, and the first issne VII @ De out about the middle of Anril
 " ith this foreshadowing, and with learty good will to men''--and :, omen, too,--we make our bold ven ure, invoking kindly criticism and faternal courtesy.
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