The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-23
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Tux MIptsosIAN will DO devoted to the support Of
the principles aud doctrines Of the democratic party as
delneated by Mr. Madison, and will AIM to consummaie
that political reform the theory and practice OF the
national government which has been repeatedly ndi-
Gated BY the general SUFFRAGE essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the country and TO the perfection aud
perpetuty Of free institutions At tins time singu-
lar state Of affairs presented. The commercial IN
terests Of the country overwhelmed with embaHass-
snent its monetary concerns are unusually dsordered
every rancaton OF society invaded by DISTRESS and
the social edice seems threatened with disorganxaon;
every ear is filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
mnrings Of dependency; the general government IS
boldly assaulted by large and respectable portion OF the
peope as the direct cause Of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged. and
spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION is fosered as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpations of the party in
power; some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse contouhded, by head
long pursuit Of extreme and indefinite phsntoms,
totally incompatible with wholesome state Of the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and EN-
barasshens. is feared that many of the less hrm OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters Of
democratic principles are wavering IN their confidence,
and beginning without Iust cause to view with dlsrust
those men 10 whom they have been long attached. and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exutng IN the anticpa-
ton Of disay aud confusion amongst the supporters of
the administration the consequence oil these things
the opposition are consolrg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Bureaus friends, national party, are
verging TO dissolution; and they allow opporunityto
pass unimproved to give eclat to their doctrines.
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence OF
certain ...s
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an unwise adherence to the plan for al
srciusise metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual aud true policy Of the govern
ment aud, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
systcm which ought to be preserved and regulated but
h.va I'D tha
under which the country is nov abouring. All these
seem TO Indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat of government to be established upon sound prn
cples and represent faithfully, and not to dictate the
real policy Of the administration and the true sentiments
measures and interests Of the great body OF its sup
porers The necessity also appears Of the adoption Of
more conservative principles than the conduct Of those
t0 indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
sroyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed OF contributions deemed
essential the enhancement OF own etrespect at
home and to the promotion OF the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad.
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and hoped that will produce the effect
Of inspiring the tnid with courage, the responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence IN tho
administration Of its government. In this view, this
journal will seek to lead or to follow any faction or
TO advocate the views OF any particular detachment OF
men, 1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal any unworthy prejudces
or evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin-
cple that the strength and security Of American stI-
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people.
THE MapisoNAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west. in hostile attitudes towards each Other
upon any subject Of either general or local interest II
will reflect ony that spirit and those principles OF mutual
xnfNH- ttlli lhrh
90 snnenty characterized the inception formation, and
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the con-
e,ution Of the United States Moreover, in the same
haiowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
OF that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
by THE PEOPLE press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall asc from whatever quarter
and under whatever guse of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, or IN conciliang
iealouses and aayng the aserites of party warfare,
by deneaning oursef amicaby towards all by lndulg
ing personal anmosities towards none by conducting
oursef the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others matters OF principle and OF exPe-
deney, without mixture Of personal unkindncss or loss
Of reciprocal respect; and by asking nothing that 10
no, clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" then, and otherwise will tho full measure
Of its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has been undertaken without the
appreciation sdvisemen and pledged support Of many
OF the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
demoeractc republican party, IN the extreme north and
in the extreme SOUTH in the east and IN the west An
association Of both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render it competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make
useful as political organ, aud interesting Journal
Of news Arrangements also have been made To fix the
establishment upon substantial and permanent basis.
The subscriber therefore, relies upon the public for so
much of their confidence and encouragement only the
fidelity Of his press to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive
THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON CRY, D. c. July, 1897