The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-06
-s.1oa PRosPECTUs, Of, THE 6qan.
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TT 10 the intention OF the subscribers to publish
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with the moath ef May next, sin1oEaaneoosly ia
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pages, and be printed on hne paper In = worry su.
perior style. It will also be smbelished With q
finely engraved portrait Of distinguishes living
man. embracing statesmen, soldiers. artists. and
authors. The political character Of this RsViso
will be, as it's title indicates, Democrse and ono
of it, main Objects, TO elucidate the true principles
Of the Democratic party. IL will examined spirit
Of fairness and candor oil the leading measures OF
the present Administration, and accord to them
cheerful support. Should We, however. unfortu-
nately diffe in opinion any point from the Pre-
sident. we shall not hestate to express our own
ssntiments, and present the reasons that constran
VA to do s0--submitting to the Democracy of the
country the decision between us. nfr
Thls Rsoistc will also aim to furnish it, readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice of the
new work published. which may seem to DO emit.
tied to it, and also record of all scientific dscov
cries and improvements. % go &fe 5faN ~
The present condition Of the nations of Europe
and the attitude in which some of them stand TO-
wards certain portions of this continent have in.
vested our foreign relations with tho utmost i'm
portauce. Never this Government placed in
situation Of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The m ct n6exible 6rmness,
far-seeng wisdom, and adroit skill will be requr-
ed to avoid Completing our interests and 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 affairs
in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone is our
vulnerable part. a
This Rsoisso will abstain 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, or individual.
The editor will speak for himself Independently
and fearlessly, under thorough sense of the re-
sponsblity he assumes. The undersigned have
selected editor, after careful consultation with
their prominent Democratic friends, and have
chosen one whose ability and experience they be-
lieve will secure for him universal confidence and
respect From his articles the public can 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 Weask neither confidence
| nor patronage if they be not deserved.
Our fret number will contain general outline
OF the course We design to pursue in future.
The editorial department ia under the control of
Own F. JOHNSON. esq.
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pance.
WILLIAM H. LEWIS & CO,
Publishers.
NEw YoRK, April, 1853.
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April 1875