The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-20
RIOS PEG U s.

TYr M,plsoNIAS will be devoted to the support oil
the principles and doctrines Of the democratic party as
dellneated by Mr. Madison, and will aim to consummaie
that political reform in the theory and practice OF 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 and
perpeuity of its free institutions Al this time singu-
lar state of affairs is presented The commercial IN
terests Of the country overwhelmed with embarass-
ment It's monetary concerns are unusually dsordered
ever, ramifcaon of society invaded by DISTRESS and
the social cdlfce threatened with dsorganzation
eery ear filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
murings Of dependency; the general government Is
boldly assaied by large and respectable portion Of the
people, as the direct cause of their difficulties; open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, and a
spirit of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpatons OF the party in
power some, from whom better things were hoped are
making the " confusion worse coniounded,' by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite Phanoms,
totally incompatible with a wholesome state oil the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and EN-
banassments il is feared that MANY OF the less trm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are waverng IN their confidence.
and beginning without just cause to view with dstrust
those men whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exulting IN the ancipa-
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters oil
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition consoing themselves with tho idea
weighing to dissolution and they allow opportunity
pass unimproved to give eclat to their own doctrines.
They are, indeed, maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence oil
certain success.
This confidence increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and unHise adherence to the plan for all
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and policy Of the govern
men and by mpairng public confidence IN the credit
system, which ought to be preserved and regulated but
destroyed have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country now labourlng. All these
to indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
Of government, to be established upon sound prin
cpes 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
portes The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
conservative principles than the conduct of those
seems to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroying the institutions with which they found
neced Indeed some of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement Of 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 it will produce the effect
OF inspiring the tmld with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence IN tho
administration of its government. In this view, this
journal vii! seek to lead, follow any faction,
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
ment, in the lawful exercise of their constitutional
prerogaves 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
cipe that the strength and security of American
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
The MADlsoNIAN 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 1t
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise and reciprocal will which
80 emnenty characterized the inception, formation and
subsequent ADOPTION by the several States, of the con-
stltuon of the United States. Moreover in the same
haowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
oil that sacred instrument, characterized DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, our press will hasten support, at
every emergency that shall ARISE from whatever quarter
and under whatever guse of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear.
If, IN this responsible undertaking. it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or in conca,pg
ealouses and aayng the asperltles of party warfare
by demeanlng oursef am!caby towards all by ndulr-
ing personal anmoslties towards by conducting
oursef in the belief that 1t Is perfectly practicable to
differ with others IN matters OF principle and of expe-
iency, without mixture of personal unkndncss or loss
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
It's intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for Its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
lhs enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation, Amusement, and pledged support of many
of the leading and soundes minds in the ranks Of the
democractc republican party in the extreme north and
in the extreme south, in the and in the west An
association of both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render it competent carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided and make !,
useful political organ and interesting as a 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 as the
fidelity OF his press to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON Cry, d C. July, 1897