The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-12-05
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~, NJ ,usos,AS will be devoted to the support Of
h nrncples and doctrines OF the democratic party as
dl;neated by Mr. Madison, and will ann TO consunmate
that political reform IN the theory ana practice o. tne
n,,;onal government which has been repeatedly indl-
Gated nv the general suffrage, essential to the peace
and prosperity of the country and to the perfection and
nar,e,,y Of its free institutions At this time sngu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
terests OF the country overwhelmed with
nsnt rs monetary concerns unusually disordered
erv ram6c Of society invaded by distress, and
the social cdi6ce threatened with
yerv ear is filed with predictions OF evil and the muir
murinss OF dependency; the general governments Is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion OF the
people, as the direct cause Of their dncu''ies open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, and
snr,t of INSTRUMENTATION is fosered, as necessary
drsnce IN the pretended usurpations OF the party IN
nover some from whom better things were hoped,
making the confusion worse coniounded, oy head
long pursuit OF extreme notions and INDEFINITE phanons,
totally incompatible with q wholesome state oil the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and
barrassments il is feared that many OF the less rm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are wavenng IN their confidence
and beginning without Just cause, TO view with disrust
those men TO whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exutng in the anticpa
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence oil these things,
the opposition are consolng themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burcn's friends, as national party are
vergnp to dissolution and they allow opportunity to
mass unmproved to give eclat to their own doctrines.
trhey are indeed maturing plans for their own future
government OF the country, with seeming confidence OF
certain success
This confidence increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an unwise adherence 10 the plan for an
erclustre metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
men: and BY imparng public confidence IN the credit
system which ought be preserved and regulated but
not DESTROYED have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country Is now labouring All these
seem to Indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
seat of government I've established upon sound prin
cpes md to 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 are found con-
necied Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement of own selrespect at
home, and the promotion Of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad.
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and is hoped that it will produce the effect
OF inspiring tho tmld 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,
to advocate the views of any particular detachment of
men. 1t will aspire to accord Just measure Of sup
port each Of the coordinate branches of the govern
ment the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogaves 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal any unworthy pejudces
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin-
cipe that the strength and security OF American insti
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue of the
people
The MADsoNIAN 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,
snbiect either general local interest IL
will reflect only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. which
eminenty characterized the inception formation and
subsequent ADOPTION by the several States OF the
sttution Of the United States Moreover, in the same
hallowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument, characterized DEFENCE
THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support
every emergency that shall arise from whatever quarter
and under whatever gulse Of philanthropy policy,
principle, the antagonist power may appear
r. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in concatng
eaousies, and allaying the asperes Of party warfare,
by demeanng ourself amcably towards all; by ndug-
ing personal animosities towards none; by conducting
ourself in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others IN matters Of principle and Of expe
ency without mixture OF personal unkndness or loss
reciprocal respect; and by "asking nothing that is
no clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong, them 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 advisement and pledged support Of many
Of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks Of the
democactc republican party in the extreme north and
in the 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 as 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.