The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-11
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PRO8PECTuA OF TIE
g DEMOCNA1aCa MOuxH13 0DvI1W."
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TT 10 the intention Of tho subscribers to publish
with the month of May next. simuIta neously in
the cities of Washin gton and New York, Do
riodical to be entitled the "DsMocHArJc MoErHLY
Rsvrsw." Each number will contain At least 96
pa ges and be printed on fine paper In 4 very su-
perior style. 1t will also be embelIished with a
finely engraved portrait of distin guished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors The political character OF this Reuieto
will be its title indicates, Democratic, and, one
of it's main objects, to elucidate the true principles
of the Democratic party. 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. unfoxtu-
nately differ in opinion any point from the Pre-
sident we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments and present the reasons that coustrain
us to do so-submitting to the Democracy of the
country the decision between us.
This Rsristc will also aim to furnish its readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice Of he
new work published. which may seem to be enti-
tied to it, and also record of all scientific dscov
cries and improvements l..l g
The present condition OF the nations of Europe
and the attitude in which come Of them stand to-
wards certain portions of this continent have in :
vested our foreign relations with the utmost i'm
portance. Never was this Government placed in
situation OF more critical difficulty than at the
present moment The IN 'st inhexible frmness,
far-seeing wisdom, and Adroit skill will be requir-
ed to avoid compcating our interests and affairs
with those of Europe We confidently trust the
Administration will be equal to the tank. We shall
watch with unseeping eye the progress of affairs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone ia our
vulno rable part.
This Rerier will abstan 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 fearessly, under a thorough sense of the E.
sponsibility be assumes. The undersigned have
selected editor, after careful consultation with
their prominent Democratic friends, and have
chosen one whose ability and experience they be
ieve will secure for him universal confidence and
respect. From his articles the public form a
correct estimate Of the merit of this publication.
Several Of the most distinguished writer's in the
country have engaged to become regular con
tributors to our pages. We ask neither confidence
nor patronage if they be not deserved.
Our bret number will contain a general outline
Of the course we design to pursue in future.
The editorial department ia under the control OF
OVID +. JOHNSON, ESQ.
TKRAs: -Four dollars per annum, payable in ad
vance. = f..rf.
WILLIAM II. LEWIS & CO,
Publishers.
New YoRK, April, 1853.
Communications must be addressed TO "Ihe
Democratic Monthly RerieU, Netc York"
Editors who insert this prospectus, and forward
their paper containing it, will be furnished with
copy of the Rtrietp.
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