The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-21
PRosPEcrus.

T,Y N,ntseNtks all be devoted 10 the support OF
,e,,,r. aud dactf,nes Of the democratic party, as
iii..t.d i, Mr. Mad.oa, and will aim 70 consuminaie
tAat poltirsl Frionn the theory and practice OF me
,.tsna gaHsrnaeni, ~b,ch has been repeatedly ind-
,ted h, IL general susraee. essential 10 The peace
"a ,.nsr, III the country aud to the perfection aud
,,nlg,, 81 IT, Tree institutions Al this time singu-
.t.,e II aIa,fs IL presented. The commercial IN
,srcst. Of che soaniry overwhelmed with embaass-
,ncut II monetary concerns arc unusually disofderea
sycr rhlnca 81 society V invaded ny distress, anu
- SOCIAL hcc seems threatened with Misrepresentation
very ear = lsd With predictions OF evil and the MUIR
,nuuugs Of dc~poadcncy the general government Is
haly s.sae by large and respectable portion OF the
people as the direct cause OF their diihculnes open
resistance 10 the laws j. pubcly encouraged, aud
spirlt 81 INSTRUMENTATION Is iosefed, a. necessary
defence 10 the pretended usurpaions OF the party IN
rover so.no from whom better things were hoped are
,,,kup Inc confusion worse rOniounded, by head
Ions par.u OF extreme notions aud indefinite phantoms,
totally incompatible With wholesome Stale OF the
eountr, Ia the midst OF all these difficulties and en-
barassmeuls IL feared that many OF The less hrm OF
the friends Of the administration aud supporters oil
democratic principles waserIng IN Their confidence,
and beginning without nst cause, 10 view with dIstrust
those men 10 whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured 10 promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exutng IN the antlcpa
ton Of dsinay aud confusion amongst the supporters OF
the as the consequence Of these things
the opposition consolrg themselves with the idea
thai Mr. Van Burcns friends, as national party, are
yorglng dissolution aud they allow no opportunity TO
pass uuimproved give eclat 10 their own doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their future
government OF The country with seeming confidence Of
certain success
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an uiwse adherence TO the plan for
srclustre metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual aud true policy OF the govern
men; and by mpaIring 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 labourlng. All these
seem 10 Indicate the necessity Of organ at the
seat OF government 10 be established upon sound pn-
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 It's sup
por,ers 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-
stroylng the institutions with which they found con-
nccted Indeed some OF contribution Is deemed
csscnta, the enhancement Of sclirespect 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 hoped that II will produce tho effect
Of inspiring the timd with courage the Responding with
hope, ard the whole country with confidence in the
administration OF its government In tins view. this
journal VIII seek to lead to follow any faction,
10 advocate the oil particular detachment OF
men Ii will aspire TO accord lust Of sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches Of the govern
mcn,, the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
prerogatyes Ii will address itself to the understandings
OF men, rather than appeal TO any unworthy prcudces
evil passions Il viii rely invariably upon the prin-
cpIc that the strength and security Of American nsti
,utons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
Tbs MADlsoSi,N will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arayng the north and 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 aud those prime pies Of mutual
cssion compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. which
ernncnty characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States Of the
s,tuton of the United States Moreover, in the same
haowed spirit that has all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument characterized IRIS DEFENCE
ny THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall ARISE from whatever quarter
and under whatever gusc OF philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or IN concdtlng
leaousles aud aayng tho asperities OF party warfare
by demcanng ourself ainicaby towards all by ndug-
ing personal animos,es towards none by conducting
ourself the belief that It perfectly practicable 10
differ with others in matters Of principle and OF expo
icncy without mixture OF personal unkndncss or loss
reciprocal respect, and by asking nothing that Is
clearly right and submitting 10 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 advsemen, and pledged support Of many
of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democractic republican party, the north and
in the extreme SOUTH tho cas-; and in the west. An
association of both political experience and talent Of the
highest order will render 1t competcn, to carry forward
the principles by which 1t will be guided, and make Il
useful political organ, and interesting as Journal
Of news Arrangements also have been made to fix the
establishment upon a 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.