The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
PROSPECTUS.

Tur M,n,sos,As will be devoted 10 the support Of
the principles aud doctrines Of the democratic party, rs
deneated by Mi adi-oas aud will aim to consammate
that political reform in the theory and practice OF the
national government which has been repeatedly ndI-
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE assenta to the peace
and prosperity Of the country and to the perfection and
perpetuity OF It's free institutions AZ this tune sngu-
lar state Of Affairs is presented. The commercial IN
terests Of the country are overwheoed MN ansossss
ment: liz monetary are unusually disordered
eyery OF society s invaded by DISTRESS and
the social cdce seems threatened with dsorganization
eyery ear 10 filed with predictions OF evil and tho MUIR
murings Of dependency the general government Is
boldly asssed 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 characterization is fostered as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpations OF the party in
power some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse COMPOUNDED, by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phanos,
totally incompatible with wholesome state Of the
country In the midst OF all these difficulties and em-
barassnents il feared that many Of the less rn OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles wavering IN their confidence,
and beginning, without Just cause TO view with dslfust
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 antcpa-
ton Of dsay aud confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence oil these things,
the opposition are consolng themselves with the idea
vergny to dissolution and they allow opportunity to
pass unimproved 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 unwise adherence to the plan for an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
ment; and, by imparng 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 is now labonring. All these
seem to Indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat Of government, be established upon sound prn
epes and TO represent faithfully and not to dictate the
rsa policy Of the administration and the true sentiments,
measures and interests Of the great body Of its sup
pores The necessity also appears OF the adoption Of
more conservative principles than the conduc, Of those
seems to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they found
neced Indeed measure Of contribution Is deemed
essential to the enhancement oil our own serespect 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 10 hoped that it will produce the effect
OF inspiring the nid with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration OF It's government. In TINS view. Snfs
journal will seek lead, to follow any faction or
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment OF
1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
port each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
prerogatyes 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudices
evil passions It will rely invariably upon the prn-
cipe that the strength and security Of American inst-
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people. ~ 4
The MAD,soNIAN will not, in any event. be made the
instrument OF araying the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west, hostile attitudes towards each other
upon any subject Of either general local interest y
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
al hlrh
emnenty characterized the inception, formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States OF the con-
stitulon OF the United States Moreover in the same
halowed spirit that has all periods since the adoption
Of thatsacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
by 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,
IT. in this responsible undertaking, il shall be
good fortune succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or in concating
ealouses, and aayng the asperltes Of party warfare,
by demeaning oursef amicably towards all; by ndulg
ing personal anmosities towards none by conducting
onrse in the belief that it is perfectly practicable 10
differ with others in matters OF principle and Of expe-
dency without mixture of personal unkndness loss
of reciprocal respect and by "asking nothing that
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" them and not otherwise will the full
of its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation advsement and pledged support Of many
OF the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democractc 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 it
useful as 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 to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON CRY, d. c. July, 1887