The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-24
PROSPECTUS.


the principles and doctrines Of the democratic party, as
deineated BY Mr. Madison, and will to consuInmate
that notca reform in the theory and practice Of the
national government, which has been repeatedly ind-
Gated BY the general SUFFRAGE essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the country and to the perfection and
pemetuty Of its free institutions. At this time singu-
lar state Of affairs is presented. The commercial m
terests OF the country overwhelmed with empanass-
mont its monetary concerns unusually dsordered
every ramiGcaton OF society is invaded by Distress ana
the social cdfce seems threatened with dlsorganizaton;
every ear filled with predictions Of evil and the muir
mnr;ngs Of despondcncy the general government is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion OF Inc
neone as the direct cause Of their difficulties open
resistance TO the laws is publicly encouraged, ana
spirit OF INSTRUMENTATION is fostered as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpanons OF the party 10
mower: some from whom better things were hoped are
making the " confusion worse COMPOUNDED" by head
long pursuit of extreme notions and indefinite phantoms,
totally incompatible with wholesome state oil the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barrassents is feared that many OF the less hrm OF
the friends Of the administration aud supporters OF
democratic principles waverng IN their commence
and beginning without Just cause, to view with dIstrust
those men to whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exung IN the sntlcpa-
ton of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence OF these things,
the opposition consorg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Buren's friends, national party, are
veging to dissolution; and they allow opportunity to
pass unmproyed to give eclat to their own doctrines
They are indeed maturing plans for their own future
Of the country with seeming confidence of
certain success.
This confidence is increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and an unwise adherence 10 the plan for
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
ment and, by imparing public confidence in the credit
system which ought to be preserved and regulated bn
.Inlt thnA
under which the country is now labourng. All these
seem to indicate the necessity of new organ at the
seat of to be established upon sound prn-
cples and represent faithfully and not to dictate the
real policy the administration and the true sentiments
measures and interests Of the great body Of sup
porers 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-
soyng the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement Of own selrespect at
home and to the promotion Of the honor and credit of
the nation abroad r..
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and 10 hoped that it will produce the effect
OF inspiring the timd with courage the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence in the
administration Of its government. In this view, this
journal will seek 10 lead TO follow any faction,
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment Of
1t will aspire to accord just measure Of sup
port each Of the 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 to any unworthy prejudces
evil passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prin
cpe that the strength and security Of American insti
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people. .,
The MADlsoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument Of aayng 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
nd Of
concession compromise, and reciprocal goodwill which
SO eminently characterized the inception formation and
subsequent adoption, by the several States of the con-
stitution Of the United States. Moreover in the
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,
principle, the antagonist power may appear ....
If, in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in conciating
eaousies, and aayng the asperities Of party warfare
by demeaning ourself amicaby towards all; by ndug
ing personal animostes towards none by conducting
ourself in the belief that is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters of principle and Of expe
iency without mixture Of personal unkndness loss
reciprocal respect; and by asking nothing that is
clearly right and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" then, and not otherwise will the full
its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
for its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has 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, the east 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 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. G. July, 1897. ..