The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-17
pROSPE u S.

T,v u,p,,ox,,x viii be devoted 10 the support OF
the prncpes aud doctrines OF the democratic party as
d.neAel hy Mr. Madl.on, and viii aim TO consunmale
,b,l poIlcal reform the theory and practice OF The
national government. which has been repeatedly ndi-
cared nv the general scrage, essential to the peace
and rspery OF the country, and to the perfection ana
pcrenlty OF ITS free institutions, Al TINS time sgu-
ar state oil affairs presented, The commercial m
ter,,s Of the country overwhelmed with enarrass-
meat III monetary concerns are unusually dlsordered
yery rnnhcation OF society Invaded by Distress aud
the social Office seems threatened with dsorganzation
every ear is filled with predictions OF ey and the muir
nlrlngs of Dependency the general government Is
boldly assaed hy largo aud respectable portion OF the
people as the direct cause OF their dficulies open
resistance 10 the laws is publicly encouraged, aud
sn,r,, OF INSTRUMENTATION is fosered as necessary
defence TO the pretended usurpatons oil the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hoPcd, are
making the confusion worse coniounded. bv mead
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phanos,
totally incompatible with a wholesome state OF the
country In the midst of all these difficulties and EN-
barassnents it is feared that many OF the less hrn OF
the friends of the administration and supporters VI
democratic principles are waverllS IN iher cohnuenee'
and beginning without lust caGsc, TO view WIN ost'uS
those men to whom they have been long attached ana
whose elevation they have labonred to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exultng III the antcipa-
ton of dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters i
the administration the consequence OF these thnss'
the opposition are consorg themselves with inc IDEA
verging TO dissolution and they allow no opportunity to
pass unlmproyed 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 aud an unwse adherence TO the plan Tor an
srcluSire metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy oil the govern
ment aud, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
system, which ought to he preserved and regulated o"t
not DESTROYED, have tended TO increase the dhcntles
under which the country Is now labourlng All these
seem to indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
seat of government lie established upon sound prn-
cpcs aud 10 represent faithfully, and not 10 dictate, the
real policy of the Administrations and the true sentiments
measures and interests OF the great body OF ITS sup
porters The necessity also appears OF the adoption oil
principles than the conduct oil those
seems to indicate who seek TO remedy abuses by de-
soyng the institutions with which they are iound con-
nccted Indeed some Of contribution IS deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own seirespect al
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 viii produce the effect
OF Inspiring the td with courage, the Responding with
hope. and the whole country with confidence IN the
administration OF It's government, In tins view, tins
journal will not seek lead follow any faction,
to advocate the views OF any particular detachment oil
1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
menr IN the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
perogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
OF men, rather than appeal 10 any unworthy pre)udces
or ev passions 1t vigil rely invariably upon the prln-
cpe, that the strength and security oil American instI
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people
THG M,psoxl,y will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arrayng the north aud the south, the east
aud the west IN hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon subject OF either general or local interest. 1t
Will reflect ouly that spirit aud those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. which
enneny characterized the inception, iormatlon and
subsequent adoption, by the several States Of the
stltutlon OF the United States. Moreover in the same
haowed spr that has at all periods since the adoption
oil that sacred instrument characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, our press will hasten its support
every emergency that shall ARISE from whatever quarter,
and under whatever guIse OF philanthropy, policy
principle, the antagonist power may appear
II, III this responsible undertaking, 1t shall be
good fortune to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony aud prosperity OF the country conciatmg
Jealouses, and aaymg the asperes OF party warfare,
by deneanng ourseli amicably towards all by nduI-
ing personal animostcs towards none hy conducting
orsef the belief that 1t perfectly practicable
dlIer with others III matters OF principle and of expe
ency, without mixture OF personal ukindness or loss
reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that Is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that
wrong" then, and otherwise, will the full measure
It's intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has 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 exteme north and
IN the extreme south. IN the east and IN the west An
association OF both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render 1t competent carry forward
the principles by which 1t Will be guided, and make it
useful as political organ, and interesting as a journal
OF news. Arrangements also have been made to fix the
'psfg uhstu uI md bust
The subscriber, therefore, relies upon the pubic 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. G. July, 1897