The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-07
PROSPECTUS.

r.. M.n,sox,,s viii be devoted to the support Of
he nrncmes 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 tne
national government when mas oeen ~.
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE as essential 70 me peace
and prosperity Of the country and to the perfection and
rna,nv Of liz free institutions. At this time slngu-
a. stae Of affairs is presented. The commercial m
terests of the country overwhelmed with embanass
ment; its monetary concerns are unusually asoiueea;
he social edi6ce seems threatened with dsorganzaon
every ear il filed with predictions OF evil and the muir
murinps of despondcncy; tho general government u
boldly assaed by large and Respectable portion OF the
peope rs the direct cause OF their dfhcuitcs open
resistance TO the laws is publicly encouraged, and
.n;rit Of nsubordination is fostered, necessary
defence to the pretended usupatons OF the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the "conlsion worse coniounded, oy mead
long pursuit of notions and mdennite phantoms
totally incompatible with Wholesome state o. the
country In the midst of all these difficulties and EN-
barrassments feared that many Of the less frm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are waverng IN their confidence
and beginning without just cause to view with dstrnst
those men TO whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have la6onred 70 promote rom
honest and patriotic motives Exultng IN the anticipa-
ton Of dismay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration as the consequence OF these things
the opposition consorg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, as national party, are
yegng to dssoution and they allow no opportunity 10
pass unimproved give ecat 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 unwse adherence TO the plan for an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment and by mpairing public confidence in the credit
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not DESTROYED, have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country is now labouring All these
seem to Indicate the necessity Of organ at the
of government to be established upon sound pn-
cpes and to represent faithfully, and not to dictate, the
real policy Of the administration, and the true sentiments,
measures and interests Of tho great body Of ITS sup
porter 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-
stroyng the institutions with which they are found con-
neced Indeed some measure OF contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own serespect at
home and to the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad H.j
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it is hoped that it will produce the effect
Of inspiring the timd 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 to follow any faction, or
to advocate the views of any particular detachment Of
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
prerogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudlces
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin
cipe, that the strength and security Of American us
utions depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people
The MADlsoNiAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument Of ayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other,
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will reflect only that spirit aud those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise and reciprocal goodwill which
eInnenty characterized the inception, formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States OF the con-
stitution of the United States. Moreover in the same
haowed 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 emergency that shall arise, from whatever quarter,
and under whatever guse Of philanthropy policy,
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or in conciatng
eaousies and aayng the asperities Of party warfare
by demeanng ourself amicaby towards all /; by ndug-
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-
ency, without mixture of personal unkndness loss
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
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 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 journal
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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.