The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-28
PROSPECTUS.

Tyr M,msoSIAs will be devoted to the support OF
h nrncpes and doctrines OF the democratic party as
delneatei by Mr. Madison, and will aim to consuminae
thai poltica reform in the theory and Practice oil the
national government which has been repeatedly indi-
,ed Inv the general suffrage, essential to the peace
and nrospery Of the country, and TO the perfection and
ere,uty of its free Institutions AT this time singu-
a. state Of affairs is presented. The commercial IN
forests Of the country overwhelmed with embaass-
ment: its monetary concerns are unusually disofdeed
every ramfcaon Of society 10 invaded by Distress ana
,be social edfce seems threatened with dsorganzaton
very ear is filled with predictions Of evil and the muir
nurinus of dependency; the general governments IS
hov assacd by large and respectable portion oil the
neonie as the direct cause Of their difficulties open
resistance TO the laws is publicly encouraged ana
spirit Of insubordnaton is foslered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpatons oil the party 10
mower some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse COMPOUNDED, by head
ong pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantoms
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barassments il is feared that many OF the less firm oil
the friends of the administration aud supporters Of
democratic principles waverng IN their confidence
and BEGINNING without Just cause to view with dstrust
those men 10 whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have aboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exuting IN the antcipa-
ton OF dsay and confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence oil these things,
the opposition are consorg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Buren's friends, national party, are
yergng dissolution and they allow no opportuntyto
pass unmproved give ecla to their own doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
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
ercusrc metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual aud 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 labouring All these
seem to Indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat Of government to be established upon sound prin-
cples and to represent faithfully and dictate the
real policy othe administration and the true sentiments,
measures and interests, OF the great body OF Its sup
poers The necessity also appears Of the adoption Of
more conservative principles than the conduct Of those
seems to Indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
sroyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed Of contributions is deemed
essential to The enhancement Of own self respect at
home, and to the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad. s&
To NEE. these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it 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 seek TO lead, to follow any faction
TO advocate the views Of any particular detachment Of
port each of the coordinate branches Of the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudces
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prn
cple that the strength and security OF American ust
tuons 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 II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
SO eninently characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States, of the
sttution Of the United States. Moreover, in the
hallowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, our press will hasten its support
every emergency that shall arise from whatever quarter
and under whatever guise Of philanthropy, policy,
principle, the antagonist power may appear.
IT, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be
good fortune to succeed any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, or in conciang
jealouyes and alayng the aspces Of party warfare,
by deneaning oursef amcably towards all by indulg
ing personal anmosities towards none by conducting
oursef in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters OF principle and Of expe
iency, without mixture Of personal unkindness or loss
reciprocal respect; and by asking nothing that is
clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" them and not otherwise, will the foil measure
its intention be accomplished, and our primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
APPRECIATION advisement 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 political organ and interesting as 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.
r,r,, n I'll, 1917