The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-17
PROSPECTUS s.

Tar M,p,soS,Ax will be devoted to the support OF
the prncipss aud doctrines OF the democratic party rs
delineated bvMr Madison and Will ann TO consumha'e
thai poticai reform in the theory and pracuce o. 'c
national government, which has been repeateoy inu
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE essential TO the peace
and nrospery Of the country and TO the perfection anu
ene,nty of its free institutions. Al this time singu
lar state of affairs is presented. The commercial IN
terests of the country are overwhelmed WIN eipa
,nent. it's monetary concerns are unusuay usoiuoeu
every ran6caton OF society invaded by Distress ana
no oal rd,6ce seems threatened with dlsorganzaton;
everv ear is filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
mnrngs of despondcncy the general government IS
boldly assaed BY large and respectable portion OF the
people as the direct OF their diffcnites open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, ana
shirt of nsubordination is ostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usupations oil the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse conioundea, py mead
long pursuit OF extreme notions and indefinite phantoms
totally incompatible with a wholesome state OF the
country In the midst OF all these difficulties and en-
il is feared that many of the less firm Of
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are wayerng in their confidence
and beginning without Just cause to view win dstrus
those men TO whom they have been long attached ana
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exultlng IN the antIcipa
ton Of dismay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence Of these things
the opposition are consorg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends as national party, are
vergng to dissolution and they allow no opportunity to
pass unimproved to give eclat TO their own doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence OF
certain success. ... .......ns 49,
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an unwise adherence to the plan for All
srclusirc metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy of the govern
men and by mpairing public confidence In the credit
IL, u, cd md ata1 hnf
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
seat Of government to be established upon sound pn-
ces 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
portes 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-
nected Indeed some measure Of contribution Is deemed
essential the enhancement Of own serespect at
home and to the promotion Of the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad. .. a.. .....
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and IL horAd that u;il pron~e the eact
of inspiring the tmid 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 lead, to follow any faction, or
advocate the views Of 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
preogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal any unworthy preudlces
evil passions 1t will roy invariably upon the prln-
cple that strength and security Of American nsti
.utions depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people. .....
The MADlsoNlAN will not in any event. be made the
instrument Of arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other,
tnG tharr Ino.l ptar
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise and reciprocal goodwill. which
eninenty characterized the inception, formaton and
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the con-
stution of the United States Moreover, in the same
hallowed spirit that has, all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument, characterized
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 our
good fortune succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, or in concatng
jealouses and aaying the aspercs Of party warfare,
by demeaning ourself amcably towards all by indug
ing personal anmosltles towards none by conducting
ousef in the belief that it is perfectly practicable TO
differ with others in matters OF principle and OF expe
ency without mixture of personal unkindness loss
reciprocal respect; and by asking nothing that is
clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" then, and not otherwise, will the full 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, Amusement, and pledged support Of many
Of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democractic republican party, in the north and
in the extreme SOUTH in the and in the west An
association Of both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render 1t competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided; and make it
useful political organ aud 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 their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
e.,.. THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON Cry, d. C. July, 1887.