, 1856-08-22
Prospectus.

I'NEN ALTON NNLpTMOCRATlC REVIEW Is now
J. liun,y established IN Washn't u City. Every
great qu. ton leioIe q" present Congress will be
tldhutately discussed in IL CulImas lhe sabjeCt Ui
the Presidency too, will e treated at length in every
number To this subject. the attention OF every poll
tican in the country j. invited, Of paramount
importance, aud one which, reycrheless, is too of,en
,li"iiIy regarded in advance 1t positive action.
While the Review will lie radically democratic it
will also be- independent, and will allow slavish
fear Of offending nominal friends to prevent bold
and manly advocacy NJ truth, and rigid and unspa-
ring cnunciation oi error. 1t will claim the undouLt-
ed right-guamntced ly the ancient and the modern
Magua CnartI-t0 weigh ia the scales Of impartial
Justice the conduct of political leaders of every grade.
THE race of 1850 presents features of deeper interest
Ia the patriot aud sage than any political contest in
the annals Of the nation. We are called Ia exhibit
that rcnovattng power which the amazing energies OF
demorratic principle alone exert cur party is
called to the task Of rcasserlng the questioned rights
Of the citizen and OF TcassuriDg the myriadS Of hui
manty that this is still the land our fathers left it
the land nf individual freedom and religious tolcrl-
ton. In contest like this, we may well ignore the
claims Of doubtful merit The goddess of expediency
will demand oul worship but heaven grant that we
may be nidcls to her prctenhions let us rise or fall
upoT principle alone it i too late to present democ-
rcy in the gar Of suppant at the feet Of consoli-
dated power. We look with confidence to the decis-
ion of the approaching National Democratic c0nyen-
ton, believing its cOunsels will be characterized by
that bold recognition Of the right and prompt repudi-
alton of the wrong which will render II not only n
true exponent Of the democracy Of the Union, but
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 ouly in uame, but in
fact, Of Church and State.
A tariff only for revenue.
4 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 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 to take care Of them
selves.
Snch 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 10 send for
II Mt 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 have overpad will he
firns he'd the National Democratic Review, which,
il il believed, will prove a work Of vastly superior
merit. The editor embraces this opportunity to return
his most sincere thanks TO such gentemen through.
out the country as have patronized his m6is UMPIRE
tending efforts, and to assure them that nothing but
iron fortune shall prevent him from rendering the
work m question worthy their commentator, or, at
least. deserving al immunity from their censure.
Current publications, Of every description, will lie
carefully examined and critically noticed Immediately
upon their receipt from publishers.
A considerable portion Of each number Of the Re
view will be devoted to Literary and Scientific sub
jects. Several among the most accomplished schol.
and distinguished politicians, in the country, will
be regular contributors 10 its columns.
In answer to numerous inquiries Of old and new
friends, we deem it proper tn say: The National
Democratic review will lie printcd and published at
Washington City Is totally unconnected with any
political Magazine in the country is devoted not to
the support Of any polite an but to the interests Of
the National Dcmocracy-that democracy which will
ever :" carry the flag and keep step to the music Of
the Union" ...
The Review is Published in pamphlet form, upon
beautiful white paper In solid long primer, 90 pages
per month-making two volumes per year, OF 576
pages each.
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$40 twelve copies for one year-2O. booksellers
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azne rates.
Members of Congress, and posmastors In every
part Of the Union, hereby authorized to receive
aud receipt subscriptions tu the Review.
All moneys may be transmitted by mail at the risk
of the editor.
Copies of the Review will he found for sale at the
bookstore Of Frank Taylor, 402 Pennsylvsnia Ave
nue. and at the Office Ct publication 4GS 10th street.
between y 4 f.
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GEO. p. BUELL.,
Editor National Democratic Review,