The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-06-16
PROSPECTUS
OF the Democratic Monthly
Review.
The Rights ofhe States, and the Union
of tie States


The Rights Of the States, and the Union
of tie States
TT is the intention of the subscribers to pub
l. lish on the first day of every month. be.
ginning with the present month, simultan-
eously in the cities Of Washington and New
York, a periodical, to be entitled the DEM
ocratic Monthly Review" Each number
will contain at least 96 pages, and be print
ed on fine paper in very superior style.
1t will also be embellished with a finely en-
graved portrait Of a distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists
and authors. The political character of this
Review will be, as its title indicates, demo-
cratic, and one of its main objects to eluci-
date the true principles Of the democratic
party. 1t will examine. in n spirit of fair
ness and candor, all the leading measures
of the present administration, and accord to
them a cheerful support. Should we, how
ever, unfortunately differ in opinion on any
point from the President, we shall not hesl-
tate to express our own sentiments, and pre-
sent the reasons that constrained us to do so
submitting to the democracy of the coun-
try the decision between us.
This Review will also aim TO furnish its
readers with Il graphic and comprehensive
notice of the new works published, which
may seem to be entitled to it, and also re-
cord Of all scientific discoveries and improve
ments.
The present condition of the nations of
Europe, and the attitude in which some Of
them stand towards certain portions Of this
continent, have invested our foreign rela-
tions with the utmost Importance. Never
was this government placed III situation Of
more critical difficulty than at the present
moment The most inhexiblc tirmness, far
seeing wisdom, and adroit skill will be re-
quired to avoid complcating our interests
and affairs with those Of Europe We con-
fidently trust the administration will be
equal to the task. We shall watch with un-
sleeping eye the progress of affairs in Mexi-
co and the West Indies. Here alone is our
vulnerable part
This Review will abstain from all person.
ality, and seek to harmonic and unite the
Democratic party, both in feeling and prin-
J pie 1t will be the exponent Of no clique
faction, or individual The editor will speak
for himself, independently and fearlcssly,
under a thorough sense Of the responsibility
he assumes. The Undersigned have selected
an editor, after careful consultation with
their prominent democratic friends, and
have chosen one whose ability and expert
ence they believe will secure for him uniyer-
sal confidence and respect. From this ar
tcle, the public can form a correct estimate
of the merit of this publication. Several Of
the most distinguished writer's in the coun-
try have engaged to become regular con-
tributors to our pages. We ask neither
confidence or patronage if they be not de-
served.
Our first number will contain general
outline Of the course we design to pursue in
future.
The editorial department is under the
control of Ovid +. Johnson, Esq.
TERMS-Four Dollars per annum, paya-
BILE in advance.
WILLIAM III. LEWIS & CO.,
Publishers.
New York, May, 1858.
Communications must be addressed to
" Depocratic Monthly Review, New York"