The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-06-08
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MONTHLY REVIEW"
II RIGHTS OF THE STATES, AND THE
UNION OF THE STATES

IA AVIA SC M o1AiESS AMI AdE
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 w Washington and New York, and periodical.
to be entitled the "D~EMucRATIc MONTHLY Re-.
VIEW" Each number will contain at least Sc
ages, and be printed on fine paper in a very supe-
rior style. 1t will also be embelished with q very
finely engraved portrait Of a distinguished living
man. embra cing statesmen, soldiers. artists and
authors. The political character of this Review
will be, as tie title indicates, democratic. and one
of its main objects to eiudcidate the true princi.
pies of the democratic party. It will examine, in
a spirit Of fairness and candor, all the leading
measures Of the present administration, and &C
cord to them a cheerful support ShoCld we,
however, unfortunately differ in opinion on any
point from the President, we shall not hesitate to
express our own sentiments, and present the rea.
sons that ~constrain US 10 do so-submitting 10 the
acy OF the country the decision between
US.
This Review will also aim to furnish its readers
with a graf hic aud comprehensive notice OF the
new works published, which may seem to be ell
titled to it, and also a record of all scientific dis
coveries and Improvements.
The present condition of the nations of Europe,
and the attitude in which some of them stand 10.
wards certain portions of this continent have in
vested our foreign relations with the utmost i'm
portance. Never was this government placed in
a situation of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. That mos. inflexible firmness,
far seeing wisdom. aud adroit skill will be requir-
ed to avoid complicating our interests aud affairs
with those of Europe. We confidently trust the
administration will be equal to the task. We shall
watch with unsleeping eye the progress Of a1airs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Hefe. alone is
our vulnerable part.
This Review will abstain from all personality
and seek to harmonic and unite the democratic
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The editor will speak for himself, independently
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