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

il. Tur MAp,soNlAN will be devoted TO the support OF
the PRINCIPLES and doctrines Of the democratic party as
deneated by Mr. Madison, and will aim to consummate
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
perpetuy OF its free institutions At this time slngu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
terests Of the country overwhelmed win empaHass
Inen; its monetary concerns are unusually disordered
every ramcaton Of society 10 invaded by distress ana
the social edice threatened with disorgamzation
eyery ear is filled with predictions of evil and the muir
murings Of dependency; tho general government Is
Boldly assaed BY large and respectable portion OF the
people, as the direct cause Of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, ana
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 COMPOUNDED, 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-
barrassments is feared that many Of the less hrm Of
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles wavering in their confidence
and beginning without Just cause TO view with dstrns
those 70 whom they have been long attached ana
whose elevation they have laboured to promote IRON
honest and patriotic motives Exutng in the antclpa-
ton OF dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence Of these things
the opposition consolirg themselves with tho IDEA
that Mr. Van Burcns friends, national party, are
vergng to dissolution; and they allow no opportunity to
pass unimproyed give ecla 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
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 tho country is now abouring All these
seem indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
seat Of government to be established upon sound Prn
cpes and to represent faithfully and to dictate, the
real policy Of the administration, and the true sentiments
measures and interests, Of the great body Of its sup
porters 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-
stroynp the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed measure Of contribution is deemed
essential the enhancement OF sell respect 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 is hoped that it will produce the effect
of inspiring the mid with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration of its government. In this view this
journal will not seek to lead, follow any faction
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment oil
It will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
ment in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatves 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-
cple, that the strength and security OF American ns
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
THE MADisoNIAN will not, in any event. be made the
instrument of arraying the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other
upon any subject of either general local interest 1t
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concession compromise and reciprocal goodwill which
eminenty characterized the inception, formation, and
subsequent adoption by the several States Of the con-
stitution Of the United States Moreover in the
halowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENcE
by THE PEOPLE press will hasten to its support at
every that shall arise from whatever quarter,
and under whatever guse Of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear,
IT. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in concllang
iealouses and allayng the aspertes Of party warfare,
by demeaning oursef anicably towards all by indulg
ing personal anmosities towards none; by conducting
ourself in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters Of principle and of expe
dency without mixture Of personal unkindness loss
of reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" them and otherwise will the full measure
of its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied.
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation, advsemen and pledged support Of many
Of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democratic republican party, in the extreme north and
in the extreme SOUTH 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