The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31
PROSPECTUS.

T,,v M,p,soNIAN will be devoted to the support OF
The nrncipes and doctrines Of the democratic party, as
deineated BY Mr. Madlson aud VIII aim to consummate
,h, noticai reform in the theory and practice OF the
national government, which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE essential TO the peace
ana prosperity Of the country and to the perfection and
erneuity Off free institutions AT this time singu-
lar state of affairs is presented The commercial IN
erests Of the country overwhelmed with emoarass-
nent its monetary concerns are unusually dsordered
every ratification Of society is invaded by DISTRESS ana
no social edce seems threatened with disorganzaon;
every ear is filled with predictions OF evil and the MUIR
nurinqs of dependency the general government Is
boldly assaled by large and respectable portion OF inc
people as the direct OF their difhculhes open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, and
spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpatons OF the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hopeu are
making the confusion worse conlounded " ahcau
long pursuit of extreme notions and INDEFINITE phah,os,
totally incompatible with wholesome s'a'e VI 'no
country In the midst OF all these difficulties ana en-
barrassnents it is feared that many OF the less hrm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles wavering IN their commence
and beginning without Just cause to view with aistfus
those men whom they have been long Attached ana
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exung in the anticpa-
ton Of dsay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things
the opposition consolGg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Buren's friends, national party are
weighing to dissolution and they allow no opporunityto
pass unmproved to give eclat 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 ncreased by the fact that visionary
theories, and unwise adherence 10 the plan Tor an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment and by mpairng 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 to indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat Of government, to be established upon sound prn-
cpes and to 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
porters. The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
conservative principles than the conduct OF those
to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroying the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed of contributions deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own selrespect at
home, and the promotion of the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad. @&"
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted, and it is hoped that it will produce the effect
OF inspiring the tmld with courage, the despondng with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration Of its government. In this view. this
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
ment, in the lawful exercise of their constitutional
prerogaves 1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudices
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin
ciple that the strength and security OF American s
tutlons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people.
The MADsoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon any subject Of either general local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession, compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. which
emnenty characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption, by the several States of the
stltution 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, our 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, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in concatng
eaousies and allayng the aspertes of party warfare,
by demeaning ourself amicably towards all by ndug-
ing personal animosities towards none; by conducting
ourself in the belief that it is perfectly practicable 10
differ with others in matters of principle and of expe
iency without mixture of personal unkndness or loss
reciprocal respect; and by " asking nothing that is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that il
wrong" them and not otherwise will the full measure
It's intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has been undertaken without the
appreciation, advisemen and pledged support Of many
Of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democracc 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 1t competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make it
useful 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 their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive
THOMAS ALLEN.
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