Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
democratic Monthly Review"

The rights ofthe States, and uniou Of States.
1T is the intention of the Subscribers TO pub
L lish, on the first day of every month, be-
ginning with the month of May next, simulta-
neously in the cities of Washington and New
York, Periodical to be entitled the d" DE-
MoCRATIC MONTHLY REVIEW Each number
will contain at least ninety-six pages, and be
printed on fine paper in a very superior style.
1t will also be embellished with a fnely-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. Democratic: and one
of its main objects is to elucidate the true
principles of the Democratic Party 1t will
examine, in spirit of fairness and candor,
all the leading measures of the present adj
minlstratlon, and accord to them cheerful
| support. Should we. however. unfortunately
differ in opinion on any point with the Presi
dent. we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments, and present the reasons that con-
| strain us TO do so-submtting to the Democ-
| racy of the country the decision between us.
This Review will also aim to farnish its
readers with a graphic and comprehensive
| notice of the new works published which may
seem entitled to it, and also a record of all
scientific discoveries and improvements.
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 relations
with the utmost Importance. Never was this
Government placed in situation of more
critical difficulty than at the present moment
The most inhexible firmness. far-seeing wis
dom, and adroit skill will be required to avoid
complicating our interest and affairs with
those of Europe. We confidently trust the
admi nistration will be equal to the task We
shall watch with unsleeping eye the progress
of affairs in Mexico and the West Indies.
Here alone is our vulnerable point
This Review will abstain from personality
and seek to harmonic and unite the Demo
cratic party, both in feeling and principle
1t will be the exponent of no clique. faction
or individual. The editor will speak fer him
self, independently and fearlessly. under a
thorough sense of the responsibility he as
sumes, The undersigned have selected an
editor. after a careful consultation with their
Democratic friends. and have chosen one
will secure for him universal confidence and
respect.
From this article the public can form q
correct estimate of the merit of this publica-
ton. Several of the most distinguished wri
ters in the country have engaged to become
regular contributors to our pages We ask
neither confidence nor patronage if they be
not deserved.
Our first number will contain general out
line of the course intend to pursue in
future
The editorial department is under the con-
troll of OVID F. JOHNSON. Esq.
TERMS: Four Dollars per annum. payable
in advance. VIM. Fl. LEWIS & Co
New YORK, April. 1853. Publishers.
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