Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

NAIlONAL DENOCRAIlC REVIEW, q monthly peri
rodical, to be devoted to Literature and Poll
tics, and particularly to a discussion of the
great principles which form the basis OF the
Democratic party. That work Of this char
actcr, taking q high range, avoiding entirely
the sphere OF mere PERSONAL abuse and cammny
and aspiring, at least, to a dignilied and philo-
sophical survey OF all the great questions Of a
political character bearing upon the age and
country is demanded by the cxigcncies Of the
present and a proper regard for the future Of
the Democratic party few, if any, would be
ready TO deny. That the REVIEW will prove
the desidcrdtum, its editor cannot venture to
hope-that it will supply to a material extent,
the public demand, it is probably not AFRO
gancc to claim.
The necessity for monthly periodical pub
lished at the capital OF the nation, and devoted
chiefly to the advocacy and discussion of the
great doctrines which have been sustained, du-
ring the last seventy years by the Democratic
party, ought not to be questioned. Our party
numbers among its members some OF the most
accomplished scholars, sages, and statesmen OF
modern times. These men are acquainted with
our history, and with the history Of all the re-
publics Of the world their lives have been
given to the study Of the innumcrable causes
to which we must look in inquirng in regard
to the rise progress, and decline Of empires ;
they have studied the principles of government
at their original fOundations-haye watched
their gradual Development and application in
the long march Of ages, and know, not only
the rocks and qucksands upon which human
systems have foundcrcd but also that course OF
policy which makes a nation great. For the
statement Of facts required by the necessities Of
the hour, and for the discussions Of principles,
destined to be Immediately applied, the news
paper affords undoubtedly the best facilities
and the party is fortunate in having at Wash
ington at least two daily ard three weekly
papers which rank second to none in the nation;
but for in elaborate examination and develop
ment Of q series Of measures, or course Of
policy, intended to be applied by the deiber-
ate action Of legislative bodies, it must be adj
mitted more space is required than is afforded
by the ordinary issues OF the country.
tits, then, in view ofsupplying. to some ex-
tent, an absolute demand in the political circles
and not in the intention Of usurping ground al
ready occupied by others, that the project Of
establishing REVIEW at the national capital is
brought before the Democracy of the Union.
Washington is, in every respect, the most eigi-
bic site for such a work, for the reason that.
from this point access is easy, not only to the
highest order Of literary talent, but to all the
materials which give value to a m0ntlly polit-'
ical periodical.
We are approaching a most important can
vass.-rhe presidential battle Of IS viii be
the Marengo OF our politics; every thing that
is dear to the American patriotwi he in issue.
Tyranny cGaked in Il Thousand forms. is lift
ing its monstrous head above the sea Of Amer
lean democracy. Bigotry, after the lapse of
two centuries, has risen from the grave in which
it was buried by those Of our ancestors who
desired TO discard the political doctrines Of the
Old World. The intention is not disguised by
myrlads Of demagogucs in our midst to over
throw the present federal government OF the
Union, and institute mighty despotism
breathing from the centre TO the circumference
reaching from the Capitol and Ginning and
raralyzing all the energies of the nation.
Temporarily the democratic Icgions seemed IN
trelnbe before the enemy Upon the old fields
of Pennsylvania and Virginia, however. we
have met and beaten our secret foe. The future
Of democracy is bright: from the East. the
West, the North, and the South the most cheer
ing accounts arrive of triumphant victory one
year hence which will fully yindicatc the insul-
ted honor Of our flag. There is q reasonable
prospect that we shall have indemnity for thc
past and security for The future. Knovnoth-
ingism already sleeps with the THINGS that
were = twelve months from this time the dem
ocratic eagles will hardly "sto0p to CONNER
so insignificant foe Abolitonism and not
the secret order, is now the Maakolr Of the de-
fences OF the opposition. Aboliti0nism. whose
inordinate ambition has not been satisfied Inv
the destruction Of the whig party. is aiming lis
most formidable batteries at the democracy
knowing that the democratic party is the only
serious obstacle which it has to overcome in lis
gigantic Efforts to dissolve the Union. II is too
Late even for such intellectual leaders MS Win
throp to summon from thousand hills the scat
tered iesiens OF ancient Whiggery. Thee Of
the wing party is an adudicaicd one. t!i,,re 10
no court in>which to try an appeal. even SIM
posing one to be granted In The STRUGGLE Of
90 the national men of all parties will unite
and, marching under the banner of the stars
and stripes, will conquer an opposition which
has at last become almost bold enough TO AT
tempt to array the citadel Of the Union by
storm.
Every great question before the next Con-
gress will be deliberately discussed in the
columns ofthe Review The subject Of The pros.
idency, too will be treated at length in every
number, in view Of the nomination to be made
IN the latter part OF the spring. To this sub
Ject the attention of everypolitican in the coun-
try rs invlied as one Of paramount Importance
and one which, nevertheless, is too often slight
" regarded in advance of positive action
The following radically democratic doctrines
among others, will be advocated
Opposition 10 monopoies Of every dcscrin
ton.
The complete separation, not only in name
but IN fact Of Church and State.
A tariff only for revenue.
a strict construction OF the constitution cor-
templatng the retention by each state of cvorv
power not expressly delegated to the general
government.
\ steady return to the constitutional cur
rency' OF the country.
Accountability of representatives Of every
character TO the authority creating them.
Ihe granting, so far as practicable, by gov
eminent Of q portion of the public domain to
every actual settler, without regard 10 creed
or cline.
The encouragement of every honorable effort
TO increase our territorial limits, and extend
the benefits Of our republican institutions.
FINALLY the best government usually that
which docs not attempt to confer positive bles-
sings upon the people, but which suffers them
TO take care Of themselves.
Such arrangements have been made as render
publication Of the Review matter Of cer,aiafy
ana all who may desire TO take it will do well
TO send for it ut the earliest possible dav in
order that the editor may know how large nm
edition will be necessary of the first number.
Such subscribers TO the western Democratic
Review as have overpad viii 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 TO such cen
tlemen throughout the country as have patron
lied his more unpretending efforts, and to as
sure them that nothing but iron fortuue'i
shall prevent him from rendering the worl, in
question worthy Of their commentator. or nj
least, deserving an immunity from their cen
sure.
Current publications Of every description will
be carefully examined and criticallv noticod