The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-14
PRosPECTUS.

THr MAprsoSrAN will be devoted to the support Of
the principles and doctrines OF the democratic party as
delineated by Mr.. Madison, and will aim to consummae
that political reform in the theory and practice OF the
national governments which has been repeatedly midi
Gated by the general suffrage, essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the country, and to the perfection and
perpetuiIy Of its free institutions Al this time singu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
Of the country overwhelmed with embarass-
ment its monetary unusually disordered;
every ramcaton Of society is invaded by distress, and
the social cdce threatened with disorganizaton;
every filled with predictions OF evil and the muir
murngs of dependency; tho general government IS
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion Of the
people, as the direct Of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws publicly encouraged, and
spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence TO the pretended usurpations oil the party IN
power some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion conounded,' by a 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 oil
democratic principles waverng in their confidence,
and beginning without cause to view with dstrust
those whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exulting IN the ancipa-
ton of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters oil
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition consorg themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends national party, are
vergng dissolution; and they allow opportunityto
pass unimproved give ecat to their doctrines.
They are indeed, maturing plans for their future
government Of the country with seeming confidence Of
certain success.
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories aud unwse adherence to the plan for an
exclusive natalie currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and policy of the govern
ment and, by imparng public confidence in the credit
systcm which ought be preserved and regulated but
destroyed, have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country is now iabouring All these
indicate the necessity OF a new organ at the
seat of government to be established upon sound prn
cipes 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
porlers 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 to the enhancement OF our own serespect at
home and to the promotion OF the honor and credit oil
the nation abroad
To meet these indie atoms this undertaking has been
instituted and it is hoped that it will produce the effect
of inspiring the tmd 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 lead to follow any faction,
to advocate the views OF any particular detachment oil
1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
port each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
ment in the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
prerogatyes 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal TO any unworthy prejudces
or evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prln-
cipe that the strength and security OF American instl
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people
The MADIsoNIAN will not in any event, be made tho
instrument of aayng the north and the south, the east
and the west, hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon any subject Of either general or local interest 1t
will reflect only that spirit aud those principles OF mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill, which
emneny characterized the inception, formation, and
subseau adoption by the several States, OF the
stituton Of the United States. Moreover, in the same
haowed spirit that has, at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized DEFENCE
BY THE 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
r. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country conciang
eaouses and alayng the aspertles OF party warfare,
by demeanng ourself amcably towards all by lndulg-
ing personal animosties towards none; by conducting
ourself in the belief that it perfectly practicable 10
differ with others in matters OF principle and OF expe-
dency without mixture OF personal unkndness or loss
of reciprocal respect and by asking nothing that is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that IS
wrong" then, and otherwise, will the full measure
OF its intention be accomplished, and 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
Democratic 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 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 the
fidelity OF his press their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN
WAsHiNGroN CRY, D. c. July, 1887.
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