The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-10
PROSPECTUS.

TuE MADIS0NIAN VIII Ue ueNopu W hic ooPpoiN vs.
tho prncpes aud doctrines Of the democratic party as
dsmeatei by Mr. Madiron, aud will aim to consumInate
Thar nolca reform in the theory and practice oil 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
perpetuy Of its free institutions Al this tinc singu-
Isr state Of affairs is presented The commercial in
terests Of the country overwhelmed with embarass-
mont its monetary concerns unusually drsordered;
every ranicaon Of society Is invaded by Distress ana
the social edi6ce threatened with disorganzauon
every ear is filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
murnas Of dependency; the general government IS
boldly assaied by large aud respectable portion oil the
peope as the direct cause Of their difficulties; open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged and
shirt Of insubordnaon is fostered, as necessary
defence 10 the pretended usurpaons OF the party IN
power some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse confounded, by head
long pursuit of extreme notions and indefinite phantoms
totally incompatible with wholesome state oil the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and EN-
barrassnens it feared that many OF the less hrm Of
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are waverng IN Their confidence.
and beginning without ust cause, TO view with dstrnst
those men TO whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exulung III the ahtcipa-
ton OF disay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence Of these things
the opposition are consoirg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burcns friends, as national party, are
vergng to dissolution and they allow opportunity TO
pass unmproyed to give ecat 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 is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an unwise adherence 10 the plan for an
exclusive netaLc 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 10 be preserved and regulated but
not destroyed have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country is now labourng All these
seem to indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat 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
poers The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
conservative principles than the conduct OF those
seems indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
soyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own screspect at
home and to the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad. FEY
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted, and hoped that it will produce the effect
Of inspiring the tnid with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration Of its government. In this view this
journal will seek 10 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 eaCn OIL the VI RuStIH-
ment, in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatves twill address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy prejudces
evil passions It will rely invariably upon the prin-
cpe that the strength and security Of American iusti
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
The MAp,soSrAS will not, in any event. be made the
instrument Of arraying the north aud the south, the east
and the west, in hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon subject of either general local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
eininenty charac terzed the inception formation, and
subsequent adoption, by the several States of the
stitution Of the United States Moreover in the
haowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENCE
PEOPLE, our press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall arise from whatever quarter
and under whatever gulse Of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear.
IT. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be
good fortune succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, or in concang
leaouses and aaying the aspertes OF party warfare,
by demeaning ourself amcably towards all by lndulg
ing personal annosities towards by conducting
oursef in the belief that it is perfectly practicable TO
differ with others in matters Of principle and Of expe
ency, without mixture Of personal unkindness or loss
reciprocal respect and by "askine nothing that is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" them and not otherwise, will the full measure
It's intention be accomplished and our PRIMARY rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has been undertaken without the
appreciation advisement aud 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 east and in the An
association Of both political experience and talent Of the
highest order will render competent carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make it
useful as political organ, and interesting 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
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. c. july 1887.