Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-05
Western Democratic Re.
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AND MONTHLY MAcAzT-

,. B. TAYLOR, EDITOR AND PRoPRKTon.
A I no period in American his,OIyha 70
f1those moral influences, which mould and
fashion society,and work out great blasting re-
sultsin social and political coalition, been in
Liore active operation than at the presents-
pooh. Aud while this remark is Just in regard
TO our country generally il applies, with pecu-
liar emphasis, to society in the Great Vest
There is among the people ofthis vast Region,
a robust spirit and energy, not yet thoroughly
nationnlized, capable of being formed into
national characIer more elevated ana grand
than any the world has yet seen; possessing
all the dignity and sternness of the old RO-
man, without his rudeness; all the polish Of
neient tAthenian, without hissffemincmcy ;in
short, achart ctef thoroughly AMERICAN. lis
the Office of the Statesman and Philosopher to
seize on these elements of character, give
them proper direc tion, and finally shape them
into an order ofunrivaled beauty and magnif-
cence. Such elevation Of character, and such
a sublime moral condition, Of the people of this
Great Western Empire, are capable Of realiza-
tion The Influence of an ably conducted
Magazine, established in the heart ofthe Miss
ssippi Valley, would exercise, in the ACHIEVE
ment of these great objects, must be APPARENT
to every observer.
No social element is so active in pToducin
these glorious results, As the Democratic Pin
ciple, which pervades the hearts of our people
| 1t is this principle which is working out a new
order of society in our country, establishing
novel polite institutions, stamping upon
man character, influencing cur legiSla-
ton, aud is revotutionizing all that pertains
to man in his social and political condition.
| It is because of the stubbornness and energy
with which this principle moves onward, de-
moLishing what hoary error had treasured up,
and grappLing, with its strous hand, every in
stitution and law which savors of exclusive
privilege, that some iimid and uuphi 'osophica!
| spirits are siezsd with alarm; and startJe at
imaginary horrors They see, in Imagination,
all ths Will terrofs of the French Revolution
er enacted, and all the beauty and harmony Of
Civil Society, turned into furuos di4cord But
such individuals srould be admOnished, that
the Democrtic principle is the true principle
of Conserv vattsm; that it q inns at the censerva-
tion oG mans rights, by the destruction of ey-
cry institution which would silently, but sure.
ly, purloin them; that its first care is MAN and
his FREEDOM, believing all political theories but
hercsies, which are not based upon this broad
foundation. This is the only lust and rational
meaning of the term Conservation, as applied
to our political csndilion.
Democracy is o now element in civilization,
or, psrhaps, it may be more proper TO say,
that ii is developing itself in new
form in our modern American civilization
| Various opinions are entertained as to its ultI-
mate effects upon our social and political con-
diton, but every phos"phic observer must a.
gree, that whatever are to be its ultimate Of
fects, it is an active and powerful principle. o.,
own opinion is, that, under proper direction, it
has great and pficeOss treasure in store for
mankind; that it is the companion of tue
Christianity; that it is the spirit of bensvo-
lence applied to man in his social and politi-
cal capacity; and that it is destined to elevate
the American character to pitch of mnTaI
grandeur unequaled in the history of tbs
mast.
Thus believing, to this end shall our ham,
ole labors be directed II vii! he our aim, in
conducting our prOpOsed Review, to embody. in
philosophical disquistions, free from offensive
partisan bitterness, such sentiments as tend
to the realization OF this golden hope. And in
order to this. our work win be thoroughly DEM
ocIatc in princi lie and in sentiment. Such
+ great qaestions as shal /, from time to time,
agi,ate the public mind, will be calmly anu
nationally review ed, By tho sbest pens of the
est
Besides our political de eeartmeata portion
CT our Magazine WV be devoted to such well
written essays as wi be of general interest and
value to the people ofthe Mississippi Valley.
for il is intended to make ita Western, and
not all Ohio Periodical only The Geography,
Geology. Statistics, aud History ofthe Valley
ill receiveespecia attention; for it is be-
lsvod that these a imperfetly understood by
the country generally, and our boundless re-
iourcos, not yet half developed, are rot proper
ty appreciated otherwise the improve Mt of
our nav;gablewaterswouIdno be grossly neglect
ed by the General Government.
In connection with the foregoing depa rtmept
of The Western Democratic Review, win
be our aim TO make it. in a literary point of
view, worthy the patt onage of an enlightened
public; but it will be our purpose, also, to make
it food for the reason and judgment, rather
than tho fancy; to make it, in short, work Of
realutihty to tho st asesman, Philosopher, and
to all who shall peIuse its pages.
It is intended, also, to devote portion Of
each number to Biographical Sketches of dis.
! tinguished Western Statesmen.
The principal design, however, is, to supply,
as far as comes within the scope of such work.
that great desideTGtuna,a Democratic LiterA-
ture. 1t has long been of regret, b-
distinguished Democrats, that most of the
highest efforts OF genius have been wasted in
attempts that serve to make Fictitious dstincs
tions in society and GovInment, that tend to de.
press the masses; and hence, to enervate the
humnn mind The nee essity ofa literature
| that sympathizes with the .Etoiling millons,0
is as apparent, that comment is gratuitous iit is
one of tine wants ofthe age, Indeed, we need
not dilate upon the Importance ofsuch work,
nor undertake to demonstrate its necessity
These considerations will readily occur to ever
thinking mind. The influence of a work which
ives form and feature to public sentiment, and
mbOdies the ganeral thought and aggregate idea
70 so vast community, must be strongly
felt throughout all the ramifcationS
of society, aud must serve to give homogeneous
ness to Western character.
Relying for our support parteuary upon the
Democratic party, we have thus submitted
summary of our views and opiniyns, and we now
commit our enterprise to their generous sympa
thies. sH
We have the promise Of aid from some Of the
most enlightened minds and ablest writers in
the West, and hav emo doubt of success if = suf.'
ficient patronage can be obtained.
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