The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-06
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The MADtsoNIAN will be deyoted 70 the suPPoi' VI
the principles aud doctrines OF tho democratic party ms
delineated by Mr. Mado, and will TO consunnate
that political reform the theory and practice Of the
national government, which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated by general SUFFRAGE essential to the peace
aud prosperity OF the country, and to The perfection ana
perpetuiy Of its free institutions Al this time sngu-
lar state Of affairs is presented. The commercial IN
teress of the country are overwhelmed with cmbarass-
lnent; its monetary are unusually disordefeu
every rscation OF society 10 invaded by Distress anu
the social cd6ce threatened with dsorganization
every ear is filed with predictions OF evil and the muir
murinps of dependency tho general government is
boldly assaed BY large and respectable portion OF the
people as the direct cause of their difficulties open
resistance the laws is publicly encouraged, ana
spirit Of insnbordlnatlon IS fostered as necessary
defence to the pretended usupatons OF the party 10
power some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse coniounded, by a head
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantons
totally incompatible with wholesome state oil the
country In the midst OF all these difficulties ana en-
barrassnents it is feared that many Of the less rm OF
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are wagering IN their confidence,
and beginning, without just cause, TO view with dstrust
those men whom they have been long attached, and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exultng m the anticipa-
ton Of dismsy and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things
the opposition consolng themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends as national party, are
vergng dissolution and they allow no opportunity to
pass unimproved give ecat to their 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. and unwse adherence TO the plan tor an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately earned
some beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
ment; and, by mpairing public confidence in the credit
SYSTEM which ought be preserved and regulated but
destroyed, have tended TO increase the difficulties
under which the country is now labouring. All these
Indicate the necessity of new organ at the
scat of government to he established upon sound pn
cipes and to represent faithfully and not to dictate, the
real policy Of the and the true sentiments,
measures and interests of the great body Of its sup
por,ers The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
more conservative prime ples than the conduct OF those
seems to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed some measure OF contribution Is deemed
essential to the enhancement Of our own selrespec at
home, and to the promotion Of the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad
10 meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it is hoped that it will produce the effect
Of inspiring the tind 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 follow any faction
advocate the Of any particular detachment Of
1t will aspire to accord Just measure OF sup
port to each Of the branches Of the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
preroga,ves. 1t will address itself TO the understandings
OF men, rather than appeal to any unworthy prendices
or evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prn-
cipe that the strength and security Of American nst
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
THE MAprsoNrAN will not, in any event. be made the
instrument OF arayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon any subject Of either general or local interest II
will reflect ony that spirit aud those principles Of mutual
ncesslon compromise, and reciprocal goodwill, which
emnenty charac erized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption, BY the several States OF the con-
stituon Of the United States. Moreover, in tnc same
haowed spirit that has all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument characterized rrs 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
If, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or in concatng
eaousies and alayng the aspertes OF party warfare,
by demeanlng ourself aincably towards all by ndug
ing personal animosites towards none; by conducting
ourself in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters of principle and of exPe-
diency 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 primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied.
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation, sdvisemen 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 extreme south, in the east and in the west An
association Of both political experience and talent of the
highest order will render competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make it
useful 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 to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled TO, receive.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WASHINGTON CRY, D. c. July, 1887.