The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-07
PRosP.E S.

T,,s M,p,soNI,x will be devoted to the support OF
h nrincipcs and doctrines OF the democratic party, as
deneated by Mr. Madison, and Will aim TO consunmae
that political reform in the theory and practice oi tne
national government which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated nv the general suffrage, essential to the peace
and prosperity of the country, and TO the PERFECTION ana
perpeuity of its free institutions Al tins time slngu-
lar state of affairs is presented. The commercial IN
tcrests Of the country overwhelmed WIN empaifass
ncnt monetary concerns are unusually ulsoTdefeu
every ramhcaton Of society invaded by distress, ana
the social edce seems threatened with dsorganlzatlon;
every ear is filled With predictions OF evil and the muir
murlngs of dependency, the general government Is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion OF the
people, the direct cause OF their dhcuitles open
resistance to the laws publicly encouraged, and
splrt of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpaons OF the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse conounded," by 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 en-
barrassmens, feared that many OF the less hrm o.
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles waverng IN their confidence.
and beginning, without just cause to view with dlsust
those men 10 whom they have been long attached, ana
whose elevation they have laboured TO promote from
honest and patriotic motives, Exultng IN the anticpa-
ton of dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence oil these things
the opposition are consong themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, national party, are
veIginy 10 dissolution and they allow opportunity to
pass unmproved give eclat to their own doctrines
They are indeed, maturing plans for their own future
go~-t4aeui Of the country, with seeming confidence Of
certain success, H.. g.. ".,
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and unwise adherence TO the plan for an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
ment and, by mpairing public confidence in the credit
system, which ought to be preserved and regulated but
destroyed, have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country is now abouring. All these
to indicate the necessity of new organ at the
of government, be established upon sound prn
cpes 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 sup
porters, 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-
stroylng the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed some OF contribution deemed
essential to the enhancement Of selirespect
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 hoped that it will produce the effect
OF inspiring the mid with courage, the despnndng with
hope, and the whole country with confidence In tho
administration Of its government. In this view, this
journal will not seek to lead, follow any faction,
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
prerogatives 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal any unworthy preJudces
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prln-
cple that the strength and security of American nst
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people.
The MADlsoNIAN will not, any event, be made the
instrument Of arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west in hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon any subject Of either general local interest 1t
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. wh
eninently charac terzed the inception, iormation
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the cur
sution of the United States Moreover, IN the SAM
halowed spirit that has, at all periods the adoption
of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
BY THE PEOPLE, press will hasten to its support at
every emergency that shall arise from whatever quarter
and under whatever guse of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be
good fortune to succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity of the country, conclliatng
lealouses and alayng the aspertlos of party warfare
by demeaning oursef amicaby towards all by indulg
ing personal animosites towards nome by conducting
ourse in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters Of principle and of oxpe
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 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 not been undertaken without the
appreciation, adysement, and pledged support of many
Of the leading and soundes minds in the ranks Of the
democratic republican parity the extreme north and
in the extreme south, the 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 il
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 to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN.
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