, 1856-11-14
Prospectus.

THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVIEW is now
J. firmly established in Washington City. Every
great question Eefore the present Congress will be
elaboraely discussed in its columns. The subject Of
the Presidency too, will DC treated ut length in every
number. TO this subject, the attention OF every poll
ticau in the country is invited, one of paramount
importance, and one which, nevertheless, is too Often
slightly regarded in advance Of positive action.
While the Review will be radically democratic, II
will also be independent, and will allow no savish
fear of offending nominal friends to prevent bold
and manly advocacy Of truth, and rigid and unspa'
ring denunciation Of 1t will claim the undoubt
cd right-guaraneed by the ancient and the modern
Magma Cnarta-to weigh In the scales Of impartial
justice the conduct Of political leaders Of every grade
The race Of 1866 presents features Of deeper interest
TO the patriot and sage than any political contest in
the annals Of the nation. We are called to exhibit
that renoyattng power which the amazing energies Of
democratic principle can alone exert cur party is
called 10 the task Of reassertng the questioned rights
Of the citizen and Of ieassuring the myriads Of hu-
manity that this Is stil the land fathers left 1t
the land Of individual freedom and religious toera-
ton. In contest like this, may well ignore the
claims Of doubtful merit The goddess Of eNpediency
will demand our worship but heaven grant that We
may be nfdels to her pretensions let Us rise or fall
upon principle alone il is too late to present democ
acy IN the garb Off suppant at the feet of consoll-
dated power. We IDok with confidence TO the decis-
ion of the approaching National Democratic eonyen-
ton believing its gouusels will be characterized by
that bold recognition Of the right and prompt repud-
alton Of the wrO1g which will render II not only
true exponent Of the democracy Of the Union but q
credtable representative Of the liberalism Of the
world. The following, among other democratic doc
trines will be advocated:
Opposition to monopolies Of every description.
The complete separation, not only in uame, but in
fact of Church and State.
A tariff only for revenue
strict construction Of the constitution, contem-
plating retention BY each State of every power not
expressly delegated TO the General Government.
A steady return TO the constitutional currency"
Of the country.
Accountability Of representatives of every character
to the authority creating them.
The encouragement Of every honorable effort to in
crease territorial limits and extend the benefits
of our republican institutions.
Finally the best government, usually that which
does not attempt TO confer positive blessings upon the
people, but which suffers them to take care Of them
selves.
Such arrangements have been made as render the
publication Of the Review matter Of certainty and
all who may desire to take IT, will do well TO send for
Il at the earliest possible day. In order that the editor
may know how large an edition will be necessary Of
the second number. Such subscribers TO the West
ern Democratic Review as have oyerpad will he
furnished the National Democratic Review" which,
il Is believed, will provea work Of vastly superior
merit. The editor embraces this opportunity to return
his most sincere thanks to such gentlemen through
opt the country as have patronized his more unpre
tending efforts, and to assure them that nothing but
" iron fortune shall prevent him from rendering the
work in question worthy their commendation, or ut
least, deserving an immunity from their ceusure
Current publications, Of every description, will be
upon their receipt from publishers.
A considerable portion Of each number OF the Re
view will be devoted to Literary and Scientific sub.
jcots. Several among the most accomplished schOl.
and distinguished politicians, in the country, will
be regular contributors to its columns.
In answer to numerous inquiries of old and new
friends, we deem 1t proper to say: The National
Democratic rerew will be printed and published at
Washington City is totally uncOnnected with any
political Magazine IN the country Is devoted, not 10
the support Of any politician but to the interests Of
the National Democracy-that democracy which will
ever carry the flag and keep step to the music Of
the Union"
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GEO. p. BUELL.,
Editor National DOmOcntic Review