The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-10
PROSPECTUS OF THE
&c DEMOCRATIC MONTHLY REVIEW"
The RixAts Of tks States and ths Union Of the

1T 10 tho intention Of the subscribers to publish
l. the first day of every month, beginning
with the month of May next, simulta neously in
riod,cai, TO be entitled the {. sMocRArIc MosrHLv
RsvrEw." Each number will contAin at least 96
pages. and be printed on fine paper in a verv en-.
perior style. II will also be embellishsd with a
finely engraved portrait of Il distinguished living
man, embracing statesmen, soldiers, artists, and
authors. The political character OF this Rerietp
will be. AZ is title indicates, Democratic and one
OF Ito main objects, to elucdate the true principles
OF the Democratic party 1t will examine in spirit
OF fairness and candor all the leading measures of
the present A Administration, and accord to them a
cheerful support. Should I'VE, however, unfortu.
nn.eiy olue IN opinion on any point from the Pre-
sdent. VIC shall not hesitate to express our own
sentiments and present the reasons that constrain
Us to do so-submitting to the Democracy of the
country the decision between us. gore
This Rsussw will also aim to furnish its readers
with graphic and comprehensive notice of he
new works published, which may seem to be enti-
tied to 1t, 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 i'm
| portance. Never was THE Government placed in
situation Of more critical difficulty than at the
present moment. The m st in1exibe frnness,
seeing wisdom and adroit skill will be requir-
ed to avoid compcating our interests and affairs
with those OF Europe We confidently trust the
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watch with unsleepng eye the progress of affairs
| In Mexico and the West Indies Here alone is our
| vulnerable part. f,. Ed. E..ef.....7-s. ID.
This Rerieto will abstain from all personality,
| and seek to harmonic and unite the Democratic
party, both in feeling and principle II will be
| the exponent of no clique, faction, or individual.
| The editor will speak for himself independently
| and fearlessly, under thorough sense of the re-
| sponsibility he assumes. The undersigned have
selected 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
| respect. From his articles the public can form a
| correct estimate of the merit of this publication.
Several of the most distinguished writers in the
| country have engaged to become regular con
tributors to our pages. Wcask neither confidence
| nor patronage if they be not deserved,
| Our irst number will contain general outline
| of the course design to pursue in future.
The editorial department 10 under the control oil
| OVID F. JoHssoS, esq.
TERAs Four dollars per dnnum, payable in adj
rance.
WILLIAM H. LEWIS CO,
| Publishers.
| New YoRK, April, 1853.
| Communications must be addressed to "Iht
| Democratic Monthly Rerieto, Neto York.
| Editors who insert this prospectus, and for ward
their paper containing it, will be furnished with
| copy Of the Repis,c.
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