, 1856-10-10
Prospectus.

THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVIEW is now
! i firmly established in Washington City. Every
great question before the present Congress will be
elaboaely discussed in its columns. The subject Of
the Presidency too, will be treated at length in every
number. To this subject the attention of every poll
tican in the country Is invited as 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, i
will also be independent, and will allow no slavish
fear of Offending nominal friends to prevent bold
and manly advocacy Of truth, and rigid and unspa
ring denunciation OF error II will claim the undoubt
ed rght-guaanteed 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 1856 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 to the task Of reasserng the questioned rights
Of the citizen, and OF suing the myriads OF hu-
manity that this is still the land our fathers left it.
the Land Of individual freedom and religious toera-
tion. In a contest like this, may well ignore the
claims OF doubtful merit The goddess Of expediency
will demand ou worship, but heaven grant that we
may be ndels to her pretensions let us rise or ial
upon principle alone il l. too late to present demoe-
cy in the garb of suppant at the teet of consoli-
dated power. We look with confidence TO the decis-
ion Of the approaching National Democratic conven-
ton believing its counsels will be characterized by
that bold recognition Of the right and prompt repudi-
alton Of the wrong which will render it not only a
true exponent Of the democracy II the Union, but u
crcdtible repre- eEtJtive uf the liberalism OF the
world The following. among ether democratic doc
triues, will be advocated;
Opposition to monopolies Of every description.
The complete separation, not only in uame, but in
fact, Of Church aud State.
4 tariff only for revenue.
A strict construction Of the constitution, contem-
plating retention, by each State Of every power mot
expressly delegated to the General Government =.
A steady return to the " constitutional currency
Accountability of representatives of every character
to the authority creating them.
The encouragement of every honorable effort to in
crease our 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 10 take care OF them-
selves.
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publication Of the Review matter Of certainty, and
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may know how large an edition will be necessary Of
the second numher Such subscribers to the West
ern Democratic Review as have overpad will be
furnished the National Democratic Review, which,
il is believed, will prove work Of vastly superior
merit. The editor embraces this opportunity TO return
his most sincere thanks 10 such gentlemen through
out the country as have patronized his more unpre
tending efforts, and 10 them that nothing but
iron fortune shall prevent him from rendering the
work in question worthy their commendatOn, OF, at
least. deserving an immunity from their censure.
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
iects. Several, among the most accomplished sohol
ars 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 it proper To say; The National
Democratic review will be printed and published at
Washington City is totally unconnected with any
political Magazine in the country Is devoted, not to
the support of any politician but to the interests Of
the National Democracy-that democracy which VIII
ever carry the flag and keep step to the music Of
the Union"
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GEO. p. BUELL.,
Editor National Democratic Review.