The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-06-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE EssDEMOCRATf(
MONTHLY REVIEW,
THE RIGHTS OF THE STATES, AND THE
UNION OF THE STATES.


UNION OF THE STATES.
IT is the intention of the subscribers TO publish
on the first day of every month, beginning with
the month of May next. eousIy in the cit
les of Wa shington and New York, and periodical,
to be entitled the &c DEducR ATTIC MONTH"; Re-
VIEW" Each number will contain al least So
pages, and be printed fine paper in very supe-
rior style. 1t will also be embelished with very
finely engraved portrait OF distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers. artists aud
authors. The political character of this Review
will be, as the title indicates, democratic, and one
Of its main objects TO elucidate the true princi-
Piles of the democratic party It will examine,
measures of the present administration, and ae-
cord to them cheerful support. Should We,
however, unfortunately differ in opinion on any
point from the President, we shall not hesitate to
express our own sentiments, and present the rea.
sons that constr ain us to do so-submittng to the
democr acy of the country the decision between u.s.
This Review will also aim to furnish its readers
with grarhic and comprehensive notice of the
new works published, which may seem to be en-
titled to it, and also record of all scientific dis
coveries and improvements. Z STss $50
| 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
l'portance. Never was this government placed IN
situation Of more critical difficulty than at the
seeing wisdom. and adroit skill will be requir-
ed to avoid complicaung 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 affaifs
| in Mexico and the West Indies. Here alone is
our vulnerable part D
| This Review will abstain from all personslity.,
and seek to harmonize 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 fearessly, under thorough sense Of the re-.
sponsibiity he assumes The undersigned have
selected editor, after careful consultation with
their prominent democratic friends, and have cho.
sen one whose ability and experience they believe
will secure for him universal confidence and re.
spect. From this article the public can form 4
correct estimate of the merit of this publication.
Several of the most distinguished writers in the
county have engaged to become regular contribus
tors TO our pages. We ask neither confidence nor
patronage if they be not deserved
Our first number will contain general outline
of the course we design to, pursue in future. -,
The editorial department is under the coatroi
of OVID F. JOHNSON, Esq. gs It z
| TERMs:-Four dollars per annurn, payable in
advance: WILLIAM H. LEWIS 4 Co..
New YoRK, April, 1853. PublisLErs.
f Communications must be addressed to 1.-The
Democratic Monthly Review, New YORK;
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their paper containing it will be furnished with a
copy of the Review.