Continental Monthly, Vol. I. February, 1862, No. II. eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 313 pages of information about Continental Monthly, Vol. I. February, 1862, No. II..

Continental Monthly, Vol. I. February, 1862, No. II. eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 313 pages of information about Continental Monthly, Vol. I. February, 1862, No. II..

[Symbol:  Pointing Hand] The publisher, appreciating the importance of literature to the soldier on duty, will send a copy gratis, during the continuance of the war, to any regiment in active service, on application being made by its Colonel or Chaplain.  Subscriptions will also be received from those desiring it sent to soldiers in the ranks at half price, but in such cases it must be mailed from the office of publication.

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All communications and contributions, intended for the Editorial department, should be addressed to CHARLES G. LELAND, Editor of the “Knickerbocker,” care of C.T.  EVANS, 532 Broadway, New York.

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PROSPECTUS

OF

The Continental Monthly.

* * * * *

There are periods in the world’s history marked by extraordinary and violent crises, sudden as the breaking forth of & volcano, or the bursting of a 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 a new direction.  It is then that new ideas are born, new theories developed.  Such periods demand fresh exponents, and new men for expounders.

This Continent has lately been convulsed by an upheaving so sudden and terrible that the relations of all men and women to each other are violently disturbed, and people look about for the elements with which to sway the storm and direct 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 extraordinary commotions.

At a juncture so solemn and so important, there is a special need that the intellectual force of the country should be active and efficient.  It is a time for great minds to speak their thoughts boldly, and to take position as the advance guard.  To this end, there is a special want unsupplied.  It is that of an Independent Magazine, which shall be open to the first intellects of the land, and which shall treat the issues presented, and to be presented to the country, in a tone no way tempered by partisanship, or influenced by fear, favor, or the hope of reward; which shall seize and grapple with the momentous subjects that 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 commenced, under the editorial charge of CHARLES GODFREY LELAND, the publication of a new magazine, devoted to Literature and National Policy.

In POLITICS, it will advocate, with all the for command, measures best adapted to preserve the oneness and integrity of these United States.  It will never yield to the idea of any disruption of the 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 contribute regularly to its pages.

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