The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02
PROSPECTUS.

THE MAptsoSIAS will be devoted 10 the support Of
the principles and doctrines oil the democratc party as
deneated by Mr. Madison, and will ann to eonsniniIae
that political reform in the theory and practice o. the
national government, which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated by the general suffrage, essential to the peace
and prosperity OF the country, and TO the perfection aud
perpetuty Of free institutions Al this time slngu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial III
OF the country are overwhelmed win emoaHdss
ment monetary concerns are unusually disordered
every ranhcaon Of society invaded 10y distress, and
the social cd6ce threatened with dsorganizatlon
every ear filled with predictions Of evil and the muir
murings Of despondcncy the general government is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion OF the
people as the direct Of their difficulties; open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged. and
spirit OF INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence the. pretended usurpaons OF the party IN
poyer some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse coniounded, by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantons
totally incompatible with wholesome state oil the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barassnens, feared that many OF the less firm OF
the friends Of the administration aud supporters OF
democratic principles wavering their confidence
and beginning, without Iust cause, to view with dlstrus
those men whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic Exciting IN the anticipa-
ton of disnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition consolrg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, national party, are
veIging dissolution; and they allow no opportunity to
pass unimproved give eclat to their 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 unwIse adherence TO the plan for an
ercius,ne metallic currency have unfortunately carried
beyond the actual and true policy oil the govern
ment and by imparing public confidence in the credit
system which ought TO be preserved and regulated but
not destroyed, have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country now labonrng. All these
seem to indicate the necessity of new organ at the
seat Of government, to be established upon sound pn-
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
principles than the conduct OF those
to Indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroying the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed measure OF contributions deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own selrespect 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 it hoped that will produce the effect
of inspiring the tmd 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, 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 each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
ment in the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
Of men, rather than appeal any unworthy pejudces
or evil passions II will rely invariably upon the prin
ciple that the strength and security oil American is
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people
instrument Of arayng the north and the SOUTH the
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other
upon any subject Of either general or local interest 1t
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
chara al
subsequent adoption, by the several States OF the con
sttuton Of the United States Moreover, IN the same
haowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY PEOPLE, press will hasten to It's support at
every emergency that's shall from whatever quarter
and under whatever guse OF philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT, in this responsible undertaking, II shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity OF the country, IN conclllatny
eaousies and alaymg the asperlties OF party warfare
by demeaning ourseIf ancaby towards all by lndulg
ing personal anlmoslties towards none by conducting
ourself in the belief that 1t IS perfectly practicable 10
differ with others in matters OF principle and of expc
diency without mixture OF personal unkindncss or loss
Of reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that Is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that IS
wrong" then, and otherwise will the full measure
of its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This en,erprlze has not been undertaken without the
approbaton Amusement, and pledged support of many
OF the leading and soundest minds the ranks OF the
democractc republican party, IN the extreme north and
in the extreme south, in the east and IN the An
association Of both political experience and talent Of the
highest order will render competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make
useful political organ and interesting journal
Of 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 to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled TO receive
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON CRY, D. c. July, 1887
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