The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-25
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Il on the first day of every month, beginning
with the month of May next, simultaneously in
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REVIEW" Each number will contain at least So
pages, and be printed on fine paper in very
perior style. Ii will also be embellished with
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man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors. The political character Of this Revietc
will be, is title indicates, Democratic, and, one
of its main objects, to eucdate the true principles
of the Democratic party. II will examine in spirit
of fairness and candor all the leading measures of
the present Administration, and accord to them
cheerful support Should we, however. unfortu-
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country the decision between us.
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new works published, which may seem to be enti-
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cries and improvements.
The present condition of the nations of Europe
and the attitude in which some of them stand to-
wards certain portions of this continent have in
vested our foreign relations with the utmost inn
portance. Never was this Government placed in
situation of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The must inhexibIe firmness,
far-seeing wisdom, and adroit skill will be requr
ed to avoid complicatng interests and affairs
with those of Europe. We confidently trust the
Administration viii be equal to the task. We shall
watch with unsleeping eye the progress of affairs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Here aloneis our
vulnerable part.
This Recietc will abstain from all personality !,
and seek to harmouixe and unite the Democratic
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The editor will speak for himself independently
and fearlessy, under thorough sense of the re-
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chosen one whose ability and experience they be
liege will secure for him universal confidence and
respect. From his articles the public can form a
correct estimate of the merit of this publication.
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nor patronage if they be not deserved
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Of the course design to pursue in future.
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WILLIAM H. LEWIS CO.,
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New YoRK, April, 1853
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