The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26
PRosPECTUs.

TIE MAplsoNIAs viii be devoted 10 the support OF
the principles and doctrines or the democratic party,
delineated by Mr. Madison, and will aim TO consnmmate
that political reform in the theory and practice oil the
national government, which has been repeatedly ndi-
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE essential 10 the peace
and prosperity Of the country, and to the perfection and
perpeuity Of its free institutions AT this time sngu
lar stale Of affairs is presented, The commercial IN
OF the country overwhelmed with embarrass
mont; its monetary concerns are unusually disordeed
every sncation Of society 10 invaded by Distress and
the social cdice threatened with dsoganizatiop
every ear 10 filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
murings Of dependency; tho general government Is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion Of the
people as the direct cause Of their difficulties open
resistance 10 the laws is publicly encouraged, and
spirit OF msubordnation is fostered, as a necessary
defence to the pretended nsurpatons Of the party in
power some, from whom better things were hoped are
making the confusion worse confourded,' BY u head
long pursuit of extreme notions and indefinite phantos,
totally incompatible with q wholesome state Of the
country In the midst of all these difficulties and EN-
is feared that many OF The less rm OF
the friends OF the administration aud supporters OF
democratic principles wavering in their confidence,
and beginning without ]nst to view with dstrust
those men to whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have aboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exultng in the anclpa-
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence of these things,
the opposition are consolng themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, national party arc
yegng to dissolution and they allow opportunity 10
pass unmproved to give eclat to their doctrines.
They are, indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence OF
certain success. -
This confidence is by the fact that visionary
theories, and unwise adherence TO the plan for an
cIcusre metqc currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond actual and true policy Of the govern
ment and, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
SYSTEM which ought TO be preserved and regulated bnt
haya cd In me he
under which the country is now abouring All these
seem TO Indicate the necessity of organ at the
Of government to be established upon sound prin
cples and 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
porers The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
more conservative principles than the conduct Of those
to indicate who seek to remedy abuses BY de-
soyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nccted Indeed some measure Of contribution 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. $500 t
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it hoped that it will produce the effect
Of inspiring the tmid 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 to lead, to follow any faction,
to advocate the views % any particular detachment Of
1t 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 will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudces
or evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prn-
cple that the strength and security Of American inst
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people. sa.. as..
The MADisoNiAN will not in any event, be made the
instrument Of arayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west hostile attitudes towards each other
upon any subject of either general or local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concesson compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
so e,nnently characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption BY the several States Of the con-
sttuton Of the United States. Moreover in the same
haowed spirit that has all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized IT'S DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall arse from whatever quarter,
aud under whatever guse Of philanthropy policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear.
IT. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in concatng
eaousies, and alayng the aspertes Of party warfare,
by demeaning ourself amcably towards all; by indug
ing personal animosties towards none; by conducting
ourself in the beSf that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters Of principle and Of expe
diency without mixture Of personal unkindness loss
Of reciprocal respect and 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 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
democractc republican party, the extreme north and
in the extreme south, in the east and in the An
association Of both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render it competent carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided and make it
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 as the
fidelity Of his press their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive. t' Es
t# THOMAS ALLEN
WAsHlNsToS CRY. d. G. July, 1887