The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-21
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Tue MADrsoNrAN will be devoted to the support OF
the principles aud doctrines Of the democratic party as
deneated by Mr.. Msdison, and will ann to consummaie
that political reform in the theory and practice Of the
natonal government, which has been repeatedly ndi-
Gated by tho general SUFFRAGE essential to The peace
and prosperity Of The country and TO the perfection sod
perpetuy Of its free institutions Al this time sngu-
lar state OF affairs presented The commercial IN
eres,s Of the country are overwhelmed with emharass
mcnt its monetary concerns are unusually dsordered;
eyery rani6caon OF society invaded by DISTRESS and
the social cdice seems threatened with dlsorganzaton
every ear is filled with predictions of evil and the muir
murngs of dependency; tho general government 10
boldly assaied by large and respectable portion of the
peope as the direct cause of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged and
spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION is fostered, as necessary
defence the pretended usurpatlons OF the party IN
power some, from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse confounded" by head
long pursuit OF extreme notions and indefinite phsntos
totally incompatible with wholesome state Of the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barassnens, feared that many OF the less firn OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters oil
democratic principles wavering in their confidence
and beginning, without just cause. TO view with distrns
those men whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboared TO promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exciting in the anticipa-
ton Of dsiay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration as the consequence of these things,
the opposition consoliIg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, as national party, are
veiging dissolution; and they allow no opportunity 10
pass unimproyed give eclat to their own doctrines
They are, indeed, maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country with seeming confidence Of
certain success. -&4 @5saz59a..
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and unwise adherence 10 the plan for all
efciusipe metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment; and, by imparng public confidence in the credit
system, which ought to be preserved and regulated, but
destroyed, have tended TO increase the difficulties
under which tho country 10 now abouring. All these
TO Indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
seat Of government TO 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 it's sup
porters The necessity also appears Of the adoption OF
conservative principles than the conduct Of those
to Indicate who seek 70 remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they found
nected Indeed measure OF contribution Is deemed
essential to the enhancement Of own sefrespect Ut
home, and to the promotion Of the honor and credit of
the nation abroad. EF# s*a stsss1 4tsa "
To NEE. these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and is hoped that it will produce the effect
of inspiring tho mid with courage, the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence IN the
administration OF its government In this view, tins
journal will seek lead, TO follow any faction or
advocate the views Of any particular detachment OF
men, II 1t will aspire TO accord just measure OF sup
port each OF tho coordinate branches Of the govern
ment, in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatves 1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal any unworthy preudices
evil passions It will rely invariably upon the prn-
cpe, that the strength and security Of American st-
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people.
The MADisoN,AN will not, in 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 or local interest
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession compromise and reciprocal goodwill which
eninenty characterized the inception. formation, and
subsequent adoption by the several States, of the
stntion Of the United States Moreover, in the
haowed spirit that has at all periods since the adoption
Of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
THE PEOPLE, press will hasten 10 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.
II, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, in conciating
ealouses and aaying the asperitles of party warfare
by demeanlng oursef amicaby towards all by indulg
ing personal annosities towards none by conducting
oursef in the belief that it is perfectly practicable
differ with others in matters OF principle and of expe-
diency, without mixture OF personal unkndness or loss
of reciprocal respect; and by "askng 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, advisemen anu pledged support OF many
of the leading and soundest minds in the ranks OF the
democractc republican party, in the extreme north and
in the extreme SOUTH in the and in the An
association Of both political experience and talent Of the
highest order will render il competent to carry forward
the principles by which it will be guided, and make it
useful political organ, and interesting Journal
of 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
prove itself entitled to receive
-r THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON CRY. ID. c. July. 1897