The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-12
PROSPECTUS OF THE
ssDEMOCRATIC MOHTHLY REVIEW"
The RigAfs of the States and tie Union Of the
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TIE RigAts of the States and tie Union Of the
States.
TT 10 the intention of the subscribers to publish
l. on the first day of every month, beginning
with the month of May next, simultaneously in
the cities of Washington and New York, Pc
riodcal. to be entitled the "DsMocRArIc MosrHLv
RxvrEw." Each number will contAin at least 96
pa ges and be printed on fine paper in very
peror style. 1t will also be embellished with a
finely engraved portrait of distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artsts, and
authors. The political character of this Reviesp
will be, "a it's title indicates Democratic, and, one
of its main objects, TO eiucidate the true principles
of he 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-
sident, we shali not hesitate to express own
sentiments, and present the reasons that constran
us to do so-submitting to the Democracy of the
country the decision between Va.
This Rsrisp will also aim to furnish its readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice of the
new works published. which may seem to be ent-
tied to 1T, and also record Of all scientific discov
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 i'm
portauce. Never was this Government placed in a
situation OF more critical difficulty than at the
| present moment The m ct inhexible firmness
fsrseein2 wisdom, and adroit skill will be requr-
ed to avoid complicating interests and affairs
| with those Of Europe. We confidently trust the
Administration will be equal to the task. We shall
| watch with unseeping eye the progress Of affairs
| in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone ia our
| vulnerable part
| This Rspietp will abstain from all personality
and seek to harmonic and unite the Democratic
party, both in feeling and principle. 1t will be
| the exponent of no clique, faction, individual
| The editor will speak for himself independently
| and fearlessly, under a thorough sense of the re
| sponsibity he assumes The undersigned have
selected editor, after a careful consultation with
| their prominent Democratic friends, and have
| chosen one whose ability and experience they be
lieve will secure for him universal confidence anC
| respect. From his articles the public can form
| correct estimate Of the merit of this publication
| Several of the most distinguished writers in the
| country have engaged TO become regular con
| tributors to our pages. Weask 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 o
| OvID +. Johnson, csq.
Terms: -Four dollars per annum, payable in ad
rance.
WILLIAM H. LEWIS & CO,
Publishers.
| New YoRK. April, 1853.
Communications must be addressed to 9Th
Democratic Monthly Reritp, Nsto York."
| Editors who insert this prospectus, and forward
their paper containing it, will be furnished will
copy of the Rtpietu.
| April 1876