Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-06-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Democratic Monthly Review"

THE rights of the States. and uuion Of States.
TT is the intention Of the Subscribers to pub
i lish, on the first day of every month, be-
ginning with the month of May next. simulta-
neously in the cities of Washington ard New
York, Periodical, to be entitled the Z" De.
MOCRATIC MONTHLY REVIEW; Each number
will contain at least ninety-six pages, and be
printed on fine paper in very superior style
1t will also be cmbellished with a fnely-en-
grascd portrait of a distinguished living man,
embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists and
The political character of this Review will
be, as Its title indicates. Democratic; and one
OF its main objects is to elucidate the true
principles of the Democratic Party. 1t will
examine, In spirit of fairness and candor,
all the leading measures of the present ad-
mnistration, and accord to them a cheerful
support. Should We, however. unfortunately
differ In opinion on any point with the Presi-
dent, we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments. and present the reasons that con-
strain us to do sO-submitting to the Den,oc.
racy OF the country the decision between us.
This Review will also aim to farnisb its
readers with graphic and comprehensive
notice OF the new works published. which NAV
seem entitled to it. and also record of all
scientific discoveries and improvements
Europe. and the attitude in which some Of
them stand towards certain portions of this
continent. have invested our foreign relations
with the utmost Importance. Never was this
Government placed in O situation of more
critical difficulty than at the present moment
The most infeSihle frmness, far-seeinr wis
dom. and adrot skill will be REQUIRED TO avo;d
| complicating our interest and affairs with
those of Europe. We confidently trust the
administration will lie equal to the task. We
shall watch with unseeping eye the progress
of affairs in Mexico and the West Indies
Here alone is our vulnerable point.
This Review will abstain from person ality.
and seek to harmonizc ard unite the Demo
cratic party, both in feeling and princinlc.
1t VIII he the exnonent Of no CLIQUE faction,
or individual. The editor will sreak for him
self. independently and fearlessly. undcr q
thorough sense of the responsibility he as
sumes. The undersigned have selected an
editor. after careful consultation with their
Democratic friends. and have chosen one
| whose ability and experience thew believe
will secure for him universal confidence and
respect.
From this article the public can form y
correct estimate Of the merit Of this publica-
ton. Several Of the most DISTINGUISHED y-ri
tiers in the country have engaged to hecowe
regular contributors to our pages. We ask
neither confidence nor patronage if they he
not deserved
Our hrst number will contain general ont
line of the course We intend to pursue in
future
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troll of Own F. JOHNSON. Esq.
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