The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE.DEmOCRATIC
MONTHLY REVIEW,


UNION OF THE STATES.
IT is the intention, of the subscribers to publish
on the first day of every month, beginning with
the month of May next. simultaneously in the cit-
les of Wa shington and New York, and periodical,
to be entitled the stDEMucRATrc MONTHLY Re-
VIEW" Each number will contain at least 96,
pages, and be printed on fne paper in very supe.
rior style. 1t will also be embelished with very
finely engraved portrait OF distinguished living:
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists and
| authors. The political character of this Review
win be- as the title indicates, democratic, aud ohe
of its main objects to elucidate the true pTinci-
pies of the democratic party. Il will examine,-
in spirit of fairness and candor, all the feadioG
measures of the present administration. and ac-
cord to them cheerful support. Should we,
however, unfortunately differ in opinion on any
point from the President, shall not hesitate to
express our own sentiments, and present The reA-
sons that constr ain US to do so-submittng to the
democracy of the country the decision betweenus
This Review will also aim to furnish its readers
| with era chic and comprehensive notice Of The
new works published, which may seem to bei en-
titled to it, and also record of all scientific dis-
coveries and improvements.
The presentcondItpn Of the nations Of Europu.
ard the attitude in which some ofthem stand a.
wards certain portions Of this continent have in-
vested our foreign relations with the utspost it-
portance. Never was this government placed in
a situation of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. That mos. inflexbe firmness.
! far seeing wisdom, and adrolt skli Will b neQur.
ed to avoid compIicatng our interests and a{fsirs
1 with those of Europe. We confidently trust the
administrations wll be equal to tho task. We shall
watch with unsleeping eye the progress of affairs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone Is
our vulnerable part. ahTsts esftss
i This Review will abstain from all personslity
and seek to harmonize and unite the democratic
party. both in feeling and principle. It will Be
the exponent of no clique, faction, or individust
The editor viii speak Tor himself, independently
and fearlessly, under thorough sense Of the "a
sponsibility he assumes The undersigned have
selected editor, afters careful Consultation with
their prominent democratic friends and hayecbo-
sen one whose ability andexperiepce they believs
will secure for him universal confidence and re-
spect.. From this article the public CAR forma
correct estimate of the merit of this publication
Several of the most distinguished writers in the
county have engaged to become regular contribu-
tors to ourpages. We ask neither con6dence nor
patronage if they be not deserved.
: Our first number will contain general outline
of the course we design to pursue liz future. s.
The editorial department is under The control
of OyID F. JOHNSON, Esq.
i TERMs:-Four dollars per annum, payabie in
advance. WILLIAM II. LEWIS & Co..
New YoHK, April, 1853. Publishes
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Democratic Monthly Review, New York, =
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paper containing il will be furnished wiiiia
u COPY of the Review.