The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
70 DEAOCRATTC MONTHLY REVIEW"
The Rishts Of the Sstss and ne Unio', Of the


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TT 10 the intention Of the subscribers to publish
Il on the hrst day OF every month, beginning
with the month Of May next. simultaneously In
the cities Of Washington and New York, pc.
riodical, to be entitled the "DsMoon ATTIC MorrHLv
REVIEW" Each number will oontain At least IS
pages. and be printed on 6ne paper In very su-
peror style. il will also be embellished With
finely Engraved portrait of distinguished living
man, embracing Statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors. The political cha racter OF this Revieso
will be, its title indicates, Dsmocrs tic, and,
of its main offsets, to elucdaie the true principles
of the Democratic party. II will examine in spirit
of fairness and candor all the leading measures of
the presen Administr alton, and accord to them a
cheerful support. Should we, however, unfortu.
nately differ in opinion on any point from the Pre-
sident, we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments, and present the that constrain
Us to do so-submittng to the Democracy of the
country the decision between US.
This Rscsesc will also aim to furnish it's readers
with 4 graphic and comprehensive notice OF the
new works published, which may seem to be enti-
tied to 1t, and also record OF all scientific discov.
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 the utmost inn
portance. Never was THE Government placed in a
situation of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The m 'st inhexible hrmness,
far seeing wisdom, and adroit skill will be requr
ed to avoid complicating 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 il our
vulnt rable part.
This Rkpi<so will abstain from all personality,
and seek to harmonic and unite the Democratic
party, both in feeling and principle. it will be
the exponent Of no clique. faction, individual
The editor will speak for himself independently
| and fearlessy, under thorough sense of the re-
sponsbty he assumes. The undersigned have
selected editor, after a careful consultation with
their prominent Democratic friends, and have
chosen one whose ability and experience they be
heve win secure for him universal confidence and
prospect. From bis 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. We ask neither confidence
nor patronage if they be not deserved
Our frat number will contain a general outline
of the course We design to pursue in future.
The editorial department is under the control Of
OvIp F. Johnson, esq.
TERNs: -Four dollars per annum, payable in adj
WILLIAM II. LEWIS & CO,
Publishers
New YoRK, April, 1853.
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April 1875