The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-14
PROSPECTUS.

~, v,n,.ox,,x viii be devoted 10 the suppofi ol
the principles and doctrines Of the democratic afb, a.
de,pealcd b, Mr. Madi,on and si ain 10 coaslin'ate
that political reform m the theory anu piA't's !" u
national government, which has been repeatedly ind-
Gated BIZ the general SUFFRAGE essential 10 the peace
and uro.pey OF the country and 10 the perfection and
penctuity OF It's free institutions ~ THIS uhe ssa
lar state Of affairs is presented Inc cohmefea w
teress Of the country overwhelmed Win empaHass-
mont; IT'S monetary concerns unusually discoveries
eyery Of society is invaded by distress, aud
the social cdhce threatened with INSTRUMENTATION
every ear is filled with predictions VI evil and the mnr-
murngs Of despondcncy; the gsnersi gosss"'ncm y
boldly assaed by large and respecahe pottioa y '"o
people as the direct cause Of their dficnltles open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged aud
spirit of insubordination is fosercd, a. necessary
defence TO the pretended usurpatlons Of me parry ~
power some, from whom better things were hoPed, are
making the confusion worse conionnded, ot hcau-
long pursuit Of extreme notions and indefinite phantons'
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country La the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barrassnents it is feared that many Of the less firm OF
the friends OF the administration and supporters VI
democratic principles are waverng IN their commence
and beginning without Iust cause, 70 view win distus
those men TO whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured TO promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exutng IN the antlcpa-
ton OF dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF thcse things,
the opposition consolrg themselves with the idea
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yerging to dissolution and they allow no opportunity TO
pass unmproved to give eclat their own doctrines
They are, indeed maturing plans for their own future
government Of the country with seeming confidence OF
certain success. :..
This confidence increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and unwlse adherence 10 the plan for All
erclastpe metallic currency have unfortunately carried
beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment aud, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
system which ought be preserved and regulated, bnt
DESTROYED have tended TO increase the difficulties
under which the country Is now labonrng. All these
seem to indicate the necessity oil new organ at the
seat OF government be established upon sound prin-
cpes md represent faithfully and not to dictate the
real policy of the administration and the true sentiments,
measures and interests, Of the great body OF ts sup
Porers The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
conservative prncple than the conduct OF those
seems to Indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroyng the institutions with which they found
ncced Indeed some measure OF contribution is deemed
essential the enhancement Of our own selrespect at
home, and the promotion of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and it is hoped that 1t will produce the effect
of inspiring the tnd 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, or
advocate the views OF any particular detachhe" OF
men 1t will aspire to accord just measure Of sup
ment, in the lawful exercise OF their constitutional
preropayes Ii will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal TO any unworthy preJudces
or evil passions 1t Will rely invariably upon the prin-
cple that the strength and security oil American insti-
tutions depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people. ......t
THs MAptsoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument of arrayng 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 only that spirit and those principles OF mutual
concession, compromise aud reciprocal goodwill which
einneny characterized the inception formation, and
subsequent adoption by the several States, OF the con-
stltution of the United States Moreover III the same
haowed 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 guse Of philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear.
IT. in this responsible undertaking. II shall be our
good fortune to succeed any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country, or IN coneiating
eaouses and aayng the asperites OF party warfare,
bv demeanng ourself amicaby towards all by indulg-
ing personal animostes towards none by conducting
ourself in the belief that it perfectly practicable TO
differ with others in matters OF principle and OF expe-
dencv 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" then, and not otherwise will the full measure
of its intention be accomplished, and our primary rule
for it's guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
APPRECIATION Amusement, and 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 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 as political organ, and interesting journal
Of news Arrangements also have been made to fix the
astab lIShn MT
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