The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
PROSPECTUS.

Tue MxptsoNiAN will be devoted TO the support OF
the principles aud doctrines Of the democratic party, as
delneated by Ma sadisons and will aim TO consummae
that political reform the theory and practice OF the
national government, which has been repeatedly mol
Gated bv the general SUFFRAGE essential 70 the peace
and prosperity Of the country and TO the perfection and
pepetuity offs free institutions Az this time singu
lar state Of sairs 10 presented. The commercial in
teres,s Of the country orerrhe'nsd assssrrass-
mcnt; its monetary concerns are unusually dsofuered
eyey rs6cation Of society invaded by distress, and
the social cdce seems threatened with disorganizaon;
every ear il filed with predictions Of evil and the MUIR
murings Of dependency the general government Is
boldly asssiled by large and respectable portion Of the
peopie Us the direct cause OF their difficulties open
resistance 10 the laws is publicly encouraged, and
spnt Of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usupatons OF the party In
power some, from whom better things were hoped are
making the Z" confusion worse confonnded by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantons,
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barassents, is feared that many Of the less rm OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are wayerng In their confidence,
and beginning, without Just cause. to view with dlstrust
those men 10 whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exutng IN the antlcipa-
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition are consolrg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burcns friends as national party, are
vetging dissolution and they allow opportunity 10
pass unimproved to 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 unwse adherence to the plan for an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
men; and by mpairing public confidence in the credit
system which ought be preserved and regulated but
ovad ,ded IN inrre
under which the country is now labouring All these
seem Indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat Of government be established upon sound prn
cpes and TO represent faithfully and to dictate, the
rsa policy Of the and the true sentiments
Measures and interests of the great body Of its sup
poes 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-
nccted Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement Of selfrespec at
home, and to the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad
To these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and is hoped that it will produce the effect
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration of us government. In THIS vicw tnis
journal will not seek TO lead follow any faction,
advocate the views Of any particular detachment Of
men, It will aspire to accord Just measure Of sup
port to 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 prejudces
or evil passions twill rely invariably upon the prn-
cipe that the strength and security Of American nst
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people. t
The MAD,soNIAn will not, any event, be made the
instrument Of aaying the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west 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
enneny characterized the inception. formation, and
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the con-
stituton of the United States Moreover, in the same
haowed spirit that has all periods since the adoption
of ihasacred instrument, characterized ITS DErENcE
by THE PEOPLE, 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
good fortune to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, in conclatng
jealouses, and aayng the asperltes OF party warfare
by demeanng oursef anicaby towards all by indulg-
ing personal animosites towards none by conducting
ourself in the belief that it perfectly practicable
differ with others in matters of principle and of expe-
dency without mixture of personal unkindness or 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 It's intention be accomplished, and our primary rule
for lis guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied.
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
APPRECIATION Amusement, and pledged support OF many
of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democractic republican party in the extreme north and
in the extreme south, in the and in the An
association Of both political experience and talent Of the
highest order will render competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make
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 to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON Cry d. c. July, 1887