The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-05
PROSPECTUS or TIE
q DEMOCRATIC AOHTHLY REVIEW"
TIE RigAts a The States and tks Union Of tie
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DEMOCRATIC MOHTHLY REVIEW"
The Rigkts a The States and tks Union Of TIE
Stsss.
TT 10 the intention of the subscribers to publish
i on the frat day Of every month, beginning
with the month Of May next, simultaneously in
the cities of Warrington aud New York, Do.
riodcaI, to be entitled the "DEMooRArIo MonrHLy
REVIEW" Each number will contAin 1t least Sc
pages and be printed on fine paper in very su !.
perior style. It will also be embeliished with
finely engraved portrait of a distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors. The political character OF this Revie,p
will be, AZ its title indicates, Democratic, and, one
of Its main objects, to elucdae the true principles
OF the Democratic party 1t will examined in spirit
OF fairness and candor all the leading measures of
the present Administration, and accord to them
cheerful support. Should we, however, unfortu-
nately differ in opinion any point from the Pre-
sident, we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments, and present the that constrain
to do so-submittng to the Democracv of the
country the decision between us.
This Reuisw will also aim to furnish its readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice of the
new works published. which may seem to be enti-
tied to it, and also record of all scientific dscov.
cries and improvements.
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
portauce. Never was THE Government placed in a
situation OF more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The m ut in1exble irmness,
far-seeing wisdom, and adrot skill will be reQuir-
ed TO avoid complicating 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
vulnerable part.
This Repie,p 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, individual
The editor will speak for himsef independently
and fearlessly, under thorough sense of the re.
| sponsibility he assumes. The undersigned have
selected an editor after a careful consultation with
their prominent Democratic friends, and have
chosen one whose ability and experience they be
ieve will secure for him univ ersal confidence and
| respect. From his articles the public can form a
correct estimate Of the merit of this publication.
Several Of the moet distinguished writers in the
| country have engaged to become regular con
tributore to our pages We ask 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 is under the control Of
Own F. JoHssoN, ESQ.
TERMs: -Four dollars per annuu,, payable in ad-
uance.
WILLIAM H. LEWIS & CO.,
Publishers.
NEw YoRK, April, 1853.
Communications must be addressed to "Ihe
Democratic Monthly Reuiep, Nt,o York"
Editors who inscrt this prospectus, and forward
their paper containing it, will be furnished with
a copy of the Rtrie,o.
April l9I3t