The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-06-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE E.DEMOCRATIC
MONTHLY REVlEW.o

THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES, AND The
UNION OF THE STATES.
IT is the intention of the subscribers to publisR
on the first day of every month. beginning witt
the month of May next. simultaneously in the cih
les of Wa shington and New York, and periodical,
to be entitled the "DEMucRATIc MONTHLY RI
VIEW" Each number will contain al least 96
pages, and be printed on fine paper in very supe-
rior style. II will also be embeished with very
finely engraved portrait Of a distinguished living
authors. The political character of this Review
will be, the title indicates democratic, and oue
Of its main objects 10 elucidate the trus prineI.
pies of the democratic party. N will examineS< g
in a spirit Of fsirness and cs9dors all the Issd1
measures of the present t0EIIh tf1fion.s 6ld 2{
cord to them cheerful supports SHOULD ~
however, unfortunately differ in opls36h ID IL s
point from the President, we shall not hesitato tn
express our own sentiments, and present tho rea>;
sons that constr ain to do so-submitting to the
democracy of the country the decision between ID
This Review will also aim to furnish its readers
with a graphic and comprehensive notice Of the
new works published, which may seem TO Be en-.
titled to it, and also record Of all scienti6c dis
coveries and improvements. =.
The presentcondition Of the nations Of Eafops,
and the attitude in which some Of thsm stand 10.
wards certain portions Of this continent have in
vested our foreign relations with the utmost i'm.
portance. Never was this government placed in
situation of more critical difficulty than at the
present mOment xnat m09s ln0eXlbte nrmneoos
far seeing wisdom and adroii skill will be reQuir-
ed to avoid complicatng our interests and affairs
with those of Europe. We confidently trust the
administration will be equal 10 the task. We shall
watch with unsleeping eye the progress Of affairs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone d
our vulnerable part. as ~
This Review will abstain from all personnlitys
and seek TO harmonic and unite the democratic
party both in feeling and principle. II will be
the exponent OF no clique, faction, or individual
The editor will speak for himself, independently
and fearlessly, under thorough sense OF the 70.
sponsibility he assumes The undersigned have
selected editor after careful consultation with
their prominent democratic friends, and have cho.
sen one whose ability and experience they believe
will secure Tor him universal confidence aud re-
speS,::- From this article the public can form
correct estimate of the merit OF tiis publication.
Several of the most distinguished writers 10, the
| county have engaged to become regular contribu.
tors to our pages. We ask neither confidence nor
patronage if they be not deserved.
Our first number will contain general outline
of the course We design to pursue in future. -
The editorial department is under the control
| Of Own F. JOHNSON, Esq. .
TERMs:-Four dollars per annum, spAyable in
advance. WILLIAM H. LEWIS & Co..
| New York, April, 1883. Publishers.
Communications must be addressed 10 The
Democratic Monthly Review. New York. /"
Editors who insert this Prospectus and forward.
their paper containing it will be furnished with
| copy of the Review