Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-14
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Democratic Monthly Review"

The rights attic States, and union of States
| L is the intention of the Subscribers TO pub.
lish, on the first day of every month. be-
ginning with the month of Nav next. simuIt.-
neously in the cities of Washington and New
York, a Periodical to be entitled the Dr.
NocRATIc MONTHLY REVIEW" Each number
will contain at least ninety-six pages. and he
printed on fine paper in a very SUPERIOR style,
1t VII! also be embellished with inely-en-
grared portrait of a distinguished living man
embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists and
authors.
The political character of this Review w;,
be, as its title indicates Democratic. and ono
OF Its main objects is to elucidate the true
principles OF the Democratic Party. II will
examine, in spirit of fairness and candor
all the leading measures of the present adj
mIplstration. and accord to them q cheerful
| support. Should VIC, however. unfortunately
differ in opinion on any point with the pres;
dent, we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments. ana present the reasons that con-
strain us TO do so-subnitting to the Democ.
racy OF the country the decision between ps
This Review will also aim to farnisb ;ts
readers with graphic and comprehensive
notice OF the new works published. which NAV
seem entitled to it. and also record of nil
scientific discoveries and improvements.
Ire present condition of the nations of
Europe, and the attitude in which some Of
them stand toTards certain portions of this
continent. have invested our foreign relations
with the utmost Importance Never was this
Government placed in a situation of mora
critical difficulty than at the present moment
Inc most lnfexible frmress far-sceinr wis.
don, and adrolt skill will be REQUIRED ia avoid
comphcahng our interest and affairs with
those OF Europe. We confidently trust TIE
administration will be equal to the task We
snail watch with nnsleeping eye the progress
OF affairs in Mexico and the West Indies
Here alone is our vulnerable roint
This Review will abstain from rersonaIitr
and seek to harmonic and unite the Demo,
cratic PARTY, both in feeling ard nrincinIe
1t will be the eXnoncnt Of no clone. fact;on
or individual. The editor will sreak for lin.
self independently and fearlesslv. under q
thorough sense of the responsibility he as
snmes. The undersigned have selected On
editor after a careful consultation with their
Democratic friends. and have chosen enc
whose ability and experience they believe
VIII secure for him universal confidence and
resnect.
From this article the public con form, =,
correct estimate Of the merit Of this ruhlico.
non. Several of the most distinguished wri
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neither confidence nor patronage if they be
not deserved
Our first number will contain n general ont
me OF the course We intend to pursue in
future.
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