The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-30
PROSPECTUS.

Tux MAplsoSIAs will be devoted to the support OF
the orncples and doctrines Of the democratic party,
deneated by Mr. Madison, and will aim to consummate
that political reform the theory and practice Of the
national government which has been repeatedly ind-
Gated by the general suffrage, as essential 70 the peace
and prosperity OF the country and to the perfection and
perpetuy of its free institutions AT this time singu-
lar state Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
terests of the country are overwhelmed with embarass-
ment its monetary concerns are unusually disordered
every rami6caon Of society 10 invaded by Distress ana
the social cd6ce threatened with dsorganlzation
every filled with predictions Of evil and the muir
murnps Of despondcncy tho gcu-ral governmon, 10
boldly sssaed by large and Respectable Poron OF the
people as the direct cause Of their difhcues; open
resistance TO the laws is publicly encouraged, and
spiri, of insubordnaton is fostered, necessary
defence to the pretended usurpaions Of the party IN
mower some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the confusion worse conounded, oy head
long pursuit OF extreme notions and INDEFINITE phanom
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and EN-
barrassnents il 10 feared that many OF the less hrm Of
the friends Of the administration and supporters oil
democratic principles are wavenng IN their commence.
and beginning without just cause to view with dstrust
those men whom they have been long attached ana
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exultng in the antcpa-
ton of dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence Of these things,
the opposition consong themselves with tho idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends, national party; are
vergng to dissolution and they allow opporunityto
pass unimproved give ecat to their own doctrines.
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country, with seeming confidence Of
certain success .
This confidence sincreased by the fact that visionary
theories and unwise adherence TO the plan Tor an
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true 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 difficulties
under which tho country is now abouring All these
Indicate the necessity OF new organ at the
seat Of government to be established upon sound prn
cpes and to 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
porters The necessity also appears Of the adoption OF
conservative principles than the conduct OF those
to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroying the institutions with which they found con-
nected Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own serespect at
home and to the promotion Of the honor and credit of
the nation abroad. Ell
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it 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 not seek lead to follow any faction,
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment Of
1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches Of the govern
ment in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatiyes 1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy preudces
or evil passions. 1t will rely invariably upon the prin-
CHILE that the strength and security Of American nsti
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people. !,
The MADisoNAN will not, in any event, be made the
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 It
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill, which
eminenty characterized the inception, formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States of the con-
sution of the United States. Moreover in the same
halowed spirit that has, at all periods since 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 guise Of philanthropy, policy or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
IT. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree in promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country or in conciatng
ieaousies and alayng the aspertes Of party warfare,
BY demeaning ourself amcably towards all; by ndug
ing personal animostes 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 unkindness 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 been undertaken without the
APPRECIATION advisement 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 andin 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 as 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 so
much of their confidence and encouragement only as the
fidelity of his press their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive. ...
THOMAS ALLEN. .
WASHINGTON Cry, D. c. July, 1887