Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-02-16
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MA l0NAL DEMCChTIC EVlEW.

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVIEW, monthly peri
riodical, 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
acter, taking high range, avoiding entirely
the sphere Of mere personal abuse and calumny
and aspiring, at least, to . dignihed and philo-
sophical survey Of all the great questions Of a
political character bearing upon the age and
country, is demanded by the exigencies Of the
present, and proper regard for the future Of
the Democratic party, few, if any, would be
ready to deny. That the REVIEW will prove
the desiderdtum its editor cannot venture to
hope-that it will supply to a material extent,
the public demand, it is probably not AFRO
gance to claim.
The necessity for a 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 innumerable causes
to which we must look in inquiring in regard
TO the rise, progress and decline of empires
they have studied the principles Of government
at their original foundations-have 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 foundered but also that course of
policy which makes 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 and three weekly
papers which rank second to none in the nation;
but, for an elaborate examination and develop
ment Of series OF measures, or "A course Of
policy, intended to be applied by the dciber-
ate action Of legislative bodies, it must be adj
mitted more space is required than is afforded
by the ordinary issues of the country.
It's, 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 a REVIEW at the national capital is
brought before the Democracy Of the Union.
Washington is, in every respect, the most eligi-
BILE site for such a work for the reason that,
ron this point, access is easy, not only to the
highest order of literary talent, but to all the
materials which give value to monthly polit-
zeal periodical.
We are approaching a most important can
vass. The presidential battle of sc will be
the Marcngo Of our politics; every thing that
is dear to the American patriot will be in issue
Tyranny, cloaked in 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 bv
myriads Of demagogues, in our midst to over
throw the present federal government OF the
Union, and institute a mighty despotism.
breathing from the centre TO the circumference
reaching from the Capitol and claiming and
paralyzing all the energies of the nation.
Temporarily the democratic legions seemed to
tremble 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 a triumphant victory one
year hence which viii fully vindcatc the insult
ted honor of our flag. There is a reasonable
prospect that we shall have indemnity for the
past and security for the future Knownoth-
ingism already sleeps with the things that
were - twelve months from this time the dem
ocratic eagles will hardly stoop to conquer
so insignificant a foe Abolitionsm, and rot
the secret order, is now the Malakoff Of the de-
fences OF the opposition. Abolitionism, whose
inordinate ambition has not been satisfied by
the destruction Of the wing party, is aiming its
most formidable batteries at the democracy
knowing that the democratic party is the only
serious obstacle which it has TO overcome in its
gigantic efforts to dissolve the Union. II is too
late even for such intellectual leaders as Win
tered legions Of ancient whggery. The case OF
the wing party is an adiudicated one there is
no court in which to try an appeal even sup
posing one to be granted. In the struggle of
56 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 bv
storm.
Every great question before the next Con-
gross will be deliberately discussed in the
columns ofthe Review. The subject Of the pres
ldency, 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
lect the attention of every politician in the coun-
try is invited 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 to monopolies of every descrip-
ton.
The complete separation, not only in name,
but in fact Of Church and State
tariff only for revenue.
strict construction Of the constitution. con-
templatng the retention by each state Of every
power not expressly delegated to the general
government
A steady return to the constitutional cur
rcncy' Of the country.
Accountability Of representatives Of every
character to the authority creating them.
The granting, so far as practicable by gov
eminent Of portion Of the public domain to
every actual settler, without regard to 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
winch does not attempt to confer positive bles-
sings upon the people, but which suffers them
to take care of themselves. a
Such arrangements have been made as render
publication Of the Review matter Of certrinty.
ana all who may desire to take it will do well
TO send for it at the earliest possible dav, in
order that the editor may know how large an
edition Will be necessary OF the first number.
such subscribers to the western Democratic
keview' as have oyerpaid will be furnished
me National Democratic Review" which. il
Is believed, will prove n work of vastly superior
merit. The editor embraces this opportunity
to return his most sincere thanks to such gen
tIemen throughout the country as have patron
lzed ms more unpretending efforts, and to as
sure them that nothing but iron fortune,
shall prevent him from rendering the work in
question worthy of their commentator, or AT
least, deserving an immunity from their CEN
sure.