The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-20
OFTHE HE.DEMOCRATIC
MONTHLY REVfEWsn
THE RIGHTS OF. THE STATES, AND THE
uNInN OF THE STATES

UNION OF THE STATES.
IT is the intention of the subscyibers 70 pubIfsh
on the first day ofseyery month, beginning with
the month of May next, simuitaneously In the cit
les Of Wa shington and New York, and periodical,
to be entitled the 'DEMocR ATTIC MONTHLY Re-.
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rior style. 1t willalso be embciisfled with very
finely engraved portrait OF distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists aud
authors. The political character of this Review
will be, as the title indicates deoc5 dfic, and one
of its main objects to elucidaie the true princi.
Piles of the democratic party il WI examine,
in spirit OF fairBees and candor, all the leading
measures of the present administration, and &c.
cord to them a cheerful support. Should we,
however, unfortunately differ in opinion on any
point from the p esident, we shall aot hesitate 10
express our own sentiments, and present the rea-
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democrat acy Of the country the decision between Us
This Review will also aim tn furnish its readers
with grse ehic and comprehensive notice of the
new works published, which may seem % be eti-
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coveries and improvements.
The present condition OF the nafionso Of Europe
and the attitude in which some of them staatl 10.
wards certain portions ofthIs recruitment 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 atfhe
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far seeing wisdom. aud adroit skill will be reqoir-
ed to avoid compcatiDg our interests aud affs;rs
with those of Europe. We confidently trust the
administration will be equal 10 the task. We shall
watch with unsleeping eye the pfogvess of al1rirs
in Mexico and the West Indies.s Here alone is
our vulnerable part. ~
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| The editor will speak tor himself, independently
and feariessly, under athorou gh sense OF til -.
sponsbty he assumes The undersigned have
selected editor, after careful consultaiion with
their prominent democratic frieada nsld have cho.
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will secure Tor him universal confz<Eence and re
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