The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-02

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TT 10 the intention Of the subscribers to publish
y on the fret day Of every month. beginning
with the month OF May next, siunulta neously in
the cities of Warrington aud New York, a De.
riodica, to be entitled the "DsMocRArIc MoNrHLy
RsvIEw." Each number will contain at least So
pages. and be printed on fine paper in a very su-
perior style. 1t will also be embellished with
finely engraved portrait of a distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors. The political character OF this Revie,c
will be, as its title indicates. Democratic, and,
of s main objects, to eucidate the true PRINCIPLES
OF the Democratic party. Ii will examine in spirit
OF fairness and candor all the leading measures of
the present Administration, and accord to them a
cheerful support Should we, however. unfortu-
nateiy OTTER IN opinion on any point from the Pre-
sldent, we shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments, and present the reasons that constrain
Us to do so-submittng to the Democracy of the
country the decision between u.s. .--...
This Rerie,p will also aim to furnish its readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice of the
new works published. which may seem to be enti-
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cries and improvements. -,.t,s-
The present condition of the nations of Europe
and he attitude in which some of them stand to-
wards certain portions of this continent have in
vested our foreign relations with the utmost i'm
portance. Never was this Government placed in a
situation OF more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The m st inhexibe firmness,
farseeing wisdom, and adroit skill will be requir-
ed TO avoid complcating 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 w est Indies. Here alone is our
| vulnerable part.
| This Revietp will abstain from all personality,
| and seek to harmonic and unite the Democratic
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the exponent of no clique, faction, individual.
| The editor will speak for himself independently
and fearlessly, under thorough sense of the e,
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selec ted editor after careful consultation with
\ their prominent Democratic friends, and have
| chosen one whose ability and experience they be
| lieve will secure for him universal confidence and
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correct estimate of the merit of this publication.
| Several of the most distinguished writer's in the
/ country have engaged to become regular con
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| nor patronage if they be not deserved.
Our frat number will contain general outline
| OF the course we design to pursue in future.
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New YoRK, April, 1858.
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