The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-16
PROSPECTUS.

PROSPECTUS.
the MAprsoNrAN win DO devoted to the support Of
the principles and doctrines Of the democratic party,
deneated by Mr. Madison, and will to consummate
that political reform in the theory and practice Of the
national government, which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated by the general suffrage, essential to the peace
n prosperity Of the country, and to the perfection and
epetuy OF its free institutions Al this time singu-
lar state Of affairs is presented. The commercial in
terests Of the country are overwhelmed with embanass
ment; monetary concerns are unusually disordercd;
every ramcaton Of society is invaded by distress, and
the social cdce threatened with Reorganization;
every ear filled with predictions Of evil and the mur
murirgs of dependency the general government is
boldly assaed BY large and respectable portion of the
people, the direct cause of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, and
spirit of INSTRUMENTATION is fosered as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpations OF the party
power; some, from whom better things hoped,
making the confusion COMPOUNDED, by head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phanoms,
totally incompatible with wholesome state Of the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and
barrassments it is feared that many Of the less firm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters Of
democratic principles wavering in their confidence,
and beginning, without just cause TO view with distrst
those men whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exutng in the antcpa
ton of disnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition consolIg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burcns friends, as . national party are
verging dissolution; and they allow opportunity 10
pass unimproved to give eclat to their doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
Of the country with seeming confidence Of
certain success. ssts s.--
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and unwise adherence TO the plan for
exclusive natalie currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
and hv nuhli in
system which ought to be preserved and regulated but
not DESTROYED have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country is now abouring All these
seem to indicate the necessity Of new organ at the
seat of government be established upon sound pnn
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
porters 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-
stroyng the institutions with which they found
nected Indeed measure OF contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement of sefrespect at
home and the promotion OF the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad 4. VI
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and hoped that will produce the effect
of inspiring the mid with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in tho
administration Of its government. In this view, this
journal will seek 10 lead, to follow any faction or
to advocate the Of any particular detachment OF
men It will aspire to accord just measure Of sup
port to each of the coordinate brapches Of the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prcrogatives 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudces
or evil passions II will rely invariably upon the prln-
cple that the strength and security Of American insti
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people
The MApIsoNlAN 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 generator local interest II
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill, which
so emnenty characterized the inception formation, and
SUBSEQUENT adoption by the several States, Of the con-
sttution Of the United States Moreover, in the
hallowed spirit that has, at all periods sim the adoption
Of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
eyery emergency that shall arise from whatever quarter
and 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 to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or IN concang
ealouses and aayng the asperities OF party warfare,
by demeaning oursef amicably towards all by indulg
inp 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
diency without mixture OF personal unkndness or loss
of reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that Is
not clearly right, and submitting 10 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 advisement 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, 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 as political organ and interesting as journal
of news Arrangements also have been made to fix the
establishment upon a substantial and permanent basis.
The subscriber therefore, relies upon the public for so
much Of their confidence and encouragement only as the
fidelity Of his press their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive
f,''os - THOMAS ALLEN
WAsnrveroN CRY, D. C. July, 1887. y