The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-16
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The MAp,sosIAs will be devoted to the support o.
the principles and doctrines Of the demoelase -
deliaeared BY Mr. Madison, and will ann to consuana'e
RAJ nitica reform in the theory and practice oil the
nat,onal government which has been repeatedly ind-
Gated by the general SUFFRAGE essential 70 the peace
and prosperity OF the country and to the perecuo ana
perpetuly of It's free institutions a. TINS lne
,erests Of the country are overwhelmed with embarass-
nent; its monetary concerns are unusually d'sofderea
every ramfcatlon oil society 10 invaded ny Distress anu
the social edce seems threatened with dsofganIAon'
every ear is filed with predictions OF evil and the muir
murings Of dependency; tho general government y
ho sssaIed by large and respectable portion Of the
neopie as the direct cause Of their difficulties; open
re.,stance 10 the laos is publicly encouraged and
spin of insubordination is f0stered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpatons Of the party IN
power some from whom better things were hoped ave
making the confusion confounded,' by mead
lone p9rsut of extreme notions and indefinite phantons
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In the midst or all these difficulties and en-
barrassments it 10 feared that many OF the less nrm o.
the friends Of the administration and supporters o.
democratic principles are waverng IN Their connoence
and beginning without 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 Exulting IN the antcipa-
ton Of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters Of
the administration the consequence Of these things
the OPPOSITION COusOut,S thcuiScsSs VIA .~S-
that Mr. Van Burcns friends, as national party, are
yerpnp 10 dissolution and they allow no opportunity 70
pass unmproyed TO give eclat to their own doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence o.
certain success. ..n.s. ....9l-
theories and an unwse adherence TO the plan for an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and policy OF the govern
ment and by mpairng public confidence in the credit
SYSTEM which ought to be preserved and regulated but
not destroyed have tended to increase the dncu.tes
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 prn
cpes nd 10 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
porers 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-
stoyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed measure OF contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own seirespect at
home, and to the promotion Of the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad. III. II. .sv@.. A.. s.. q
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it hoped that will produce the effect
of inspiring the md with courage, the desponding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence IN the
administration Of its government In this view. this
journal will seek lead, to follow any faction, or
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment oil
men II will aspire to accord a Just measure Of sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preJudices
or evil passions II will rely invariably upon the prn-
cple that the strength and security Of American sti-
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people @s@,
The MAplsoSlAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument Of arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west, hostile attitudes towards each other,
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will reject only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal good which
50 einnenty characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States OF the con-
sttution Of the United States. Moreover in the same
halowed spirit that has all periods the adoption
Of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
by THE PEOPLE, press will hasten TO its support at
every emergency thai shall arise, from whatever quarter
and under whatever guise Of philanthropy, policy, or
principle the antagonist power may appear.
IT, in this responsible undertaking. 1t shall be our
good fortune succeed any degree IN promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or IN concluding
leaouses and aayng the asperlties Of party warfare
BY derneanng oursef amicaby towards all; by indulg
ing personal anrnostes towards none by conducting
ourse the belief that it is perfectly practicable TO
differ with others in matters OF principle ana 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" them and not otherwise, will the full measure
Of its intention be accomplished and our primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied.
This enterprise has been undertaken without the
appreciation, adyisement 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, 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 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
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