The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-05
PROSPECTUS.

Tyr M.p,soSt,s will be devoted to the support OF
the principles and doctrines Of the democratic party as
deneaed by Mr. Madison, and will ann TO consumms'e
that political reform in the theory and practice OF me
NATIONAL government which has been repeatedly indi-
d h II. general SUFFRAGE rs essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the country, and to the PERFECTION ana
erneuity OF its free institutions At this time sngu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
teress Of the country overwhelmed with emparrsss-
ment its monetary are unusually disordered
every rsmcaton Of society is invaded by Distress and
the soc al cdce threatened with dsoganzation
eyery ear is filed with predictions of evil and the muir
murings Of dependency the general government Is
boldly sssaed by large and respectable portion OF the
neole as the direct cause of their difficulties; open
resistance TO the laws is publicly encouraged and
sprn Of iusuberdnaton is fostered, as a necessary
defence to the pretended usurpaons OF the party IN
power some, from whom better things were hoped are
making the confusion worse confounded, by a mead
LONG pursuit., Of extreme notions and indefinite phantoms,
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
ceuptry In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barrassmens feared that many OF the less hrm OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters Oh
democratic principles wavenng IN their confidence.
and beginning, without just cause TO view WIN
those aea 10 whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exultng IN the antclpa-
ton OF dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these Things,
the opposition are consolrg themselves with the idea
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Yeruing To dissolution and they allow no opportunity to
pass unmproved 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. ars 1us .~
This confidence is increased by the fact, that visionary
theories and an unwse adherence to the plan for All
ercslne 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 labourng, All these
seem 70 INDICATE the necessity of new organ at the
seat Of government be established upon sound pnn
cpes and represent faithfully and not to dictate the
real policy 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 indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed some measure Of contributions deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own serespect at
home, and the promotion Of the honor and credit of
the nation abroad. .. MM...
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and hoped that it will produce the effect
Of inspiring the tind 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 lead TO follow any faction
to advocate the Of any particular detachment Of
men. 1t will aspire to accord just measure Of sup
port each Of the coordinate branches Of the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise of their constitutional
preogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
OF rather than appeal to any unworthy prendices
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prn
cple that the strength and security Of American ns
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
The MApsoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument Of aayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each oher,
upon any subject OF either general local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill, vi
SO emneny characterized the inception, formation,
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the CO.
stituton OF the United States Moreover in the same
haowed spirit that has, all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
every emergency shall arise from whatever quarter,
and under whatever guise OF philanthropy, policy, or
principles the antagonist power may appear.
r. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity OF the country or in conciang
eaousies, and aayng the aspertes of party warfare,
by demcanng ourself amcably towards all by indulg
ing personal animoses towards none !; by conducting
ourself in the belief that 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" then, and not otherwise, will the full measure
Of its intention be accomplished and our primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has been undertaken without the
APPRECIATION Amusement, and pledged support Of many
of the leading and soundes minds in the ranks Of the
democractic republican party in the extreme north and
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 1t
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, ID. G. July, 1887