The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-30
PR OSP E c I U s

TnE M.prsoN,AS will be devoted to the support Of
the princpcs and doctrines Of the democratic party as
,Ieneacd by Mr. Madison, and will ann to consunmate
that political reform in the theory and Practice OF The
national government which has been repeatedly lndi-
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the country and to the perfection and
pcrpetuity Of its free Institutions Al this time singu
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial m
tercss Of the country overwhelmed WIN ehoarass-
lnent concerns are unusually dlsordered
every ramc alton OF society invaded by DISTRESS ana
the social cdice threatened with disoranIzaon;
every car filled with predictions OF EVIL and the muir
murings of dependency the general government IS
boldly assaulted by large and respectable porion OF the
people as the direct Of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws publicly encouraged, and
spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION tostered, as necessary
defence the pretended usurpations OF the party IN
power some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the . confusion worse contounded, by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantons,
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In tho midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barrassments is feared that many of the less firm OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles waverng in their confidence,
and beginning without Just cause, TO view with dstrust
those men TO whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives, Exulting III the ancipa-
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition are consorg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burcn's friends, national party are
yergng dissolution and they allow no opportunity to
pass unmproved to give ecat to their own doctrines.
They are indeed, maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence OF
certain success
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and an unwse adherence to the plan for an
ercusirc metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment and by mpairing public confidence IN the credit
system which ought be preserved and regulated but
do we'd hay tend
under which the country is now labouring All these
seem indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
of government to be established upon sound prin.
cpes and to 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
portes The necessity also appears OF the adoption Of
conservative principles than the conduct OF those
to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nectcd Indeed some measure OF contribution Is deemed
essential to the enhanc Of serespect at
home, and the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it is hoped that will produce the effect
OF inspiring the tml with courage the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence III the
administration Of its government In this view. this
journal will seek to lead follow any faction
to advocate the views OF particular detachment OF
men 1t will aspire to accord Just measure OF sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches Of the govern
nent in the lawful exercise of their constitutional
prerogatives II will address itself the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal any unworthy preudlces
or evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin-
cipe that the strength and security Of American lsti
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
The MAplsoNlAN will not, in any event bemade 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 local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession, compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
SO enneny characterized the inception formation, and
subsequent adoption, by the several States OF the con-
stitution Of the United States. Moreover in the same
haowcd spirit tina, has all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
ny THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall arise, from whatever quarter,
and under whatever guise Of philanthropy, policy, or
principle the antagonist power may appear
If IN this responsible undertaking, It shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree III promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in conctng
lealolscs, and aayng the asperes OF party warfare,
BY demeanng ourself amcably towards all /; by ndug
ING personal animoscs towards none; by conducting
ousclf in the belief tina. it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters OF principle and OF cxpc
dcncy, without mixture Of personal ukndncss or loss
Of reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that Is
not clearly right and Submitting to nothing that is
wrong, then, and not otherwise, will the full measure
Of its intention he accomplished and our primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and SATISFIED
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation, Amusement, and pledged support OF many
of the leading and soundcst minds the ranks Of the
Democratic republican party in the extreme north and
in the SOUTH III 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 1t will be guided and make It
useful political organ, and 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
much Of their confidence and encouragement only the
fidelity Of his press their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON CRY, d G, July, 1897
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", II seems TO mo do not represent the true poll OF
Government or OF the party, their niue
countcnanccd as ! fear they are, hy presses have
gtpstIons to give authority to their views, cal ~,
3 other to promote our sclf.rcspcct, or en-
81 credit abroad Pc"
gseem calculated to rctarl the rc-cs,ablisbmcn ciou
ncc and trade and the organization oflhosc all f
hs which give II life and abingdon Nv desire Ions
- TO adhere to the original 4aut marks n ,he rc
q hsm Of our fathers, and TO check the da,,n,.,rJ 49,
y to radIcallsm which has been Indicated IN az ny
ntts OF the country, N shapes sufficiently alarm s'icc
5lprrhcnd, to arouse every patriot and indeed Oi I;
dlydua,ho has any stakes IN society 10 ,rontm corr
cen, action, IN view Of the dangers which thu, ar,
even III" soclal compact. 1t is in this view i,
Div, hoping To culIrrC tho sources Of nf,ruo,io, "