The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-27
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Tvr N,p,soxlAx will be devoted to the support OF
the principles aud doctrines OF the democratic party as
tefneated by Mr. Madl.o aud Will ann to consumnae
that political reform in the theory and practice OF me
national government. which has been repeatedly indi-
Gated By the general SUFFRAGE as essential to the peace
and nrosurry of the country and to the perfection and
nernrnty of It's free institutions At this time singu-
Tar stale Of affairs is presented The commercial IN
forests of the country overwhelmed with embarass-
ocnt: its monetary concerns are unusually dsordered
every anicaton OF society Is invaded by distress, anu
The social cdice seems threatened with Reorganization;
every ear is filled with predictions OF evil and the mur-
mIrinps OF despondency the general government IS
boldly assaled by large and respectable portion OF the
people as the direct cause OF their dIhcuities open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, aud
sprt of INSTRUMENTATION Is tostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usnrpatons OF the party IN
power some from whom better things were hopea' are
making the confusion worse cohlounaea by mead
long pursuit of extreme notions and indefinite phanloms
totally incompatible with wholesome state oil the
country In the midst of all these difficulties and en-
barrassments it Is feared that many of the less h'n OF
the friends of the administration and supporters oil
democratic principles are wavering IN their commence
and beginning, without just cause, to view with dlstrus,
those men to whom they have been long attached ana
whose elevation they have laboured to promote rom
honest and patriotic motives Exultlng IL the anlIcpa
ton of dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence oil these things,
the opposition consolrg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burens friends as a national party, are
yeulnu to dissolution and they allow opportunity TO
pass unmproyed to 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 is increased by the fact that visionary
theories, and an unwse adherence TO the plan for an
exciustrc metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
meat and, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
sysem which ought to be preserved and regulated, but
not destroyed, have tended to increase the difficulties
under which the country Is now labonrng. All these
seem indicate the necessity OF a new organ at the
scat OF government be established upon sound pnn
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 Its sup
porcrs The necessity also appears OF the adoption OF
conservative prnc lies than the conduct OF those
to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
,royhg the institutions with which they are found con-
nccted Indeed some measure OF contribution Is deemed
essential to the enhancement OF our own elrespcc at
home, and to the promotion of the honor and credit Of
the nation abroad
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted, and is hoped that 1t will produce the effect
OF inspiring the tmId with courage the Responding with
hope, and the whole country with confidence IN the
administration of It's government In this view, thus
journal VIII seek to lead To follow any faction
to advocate the views OF particular detachment OF
men 1t Will aspire to accord Just measure OF sup
port to each Of the coordinate branches OF the govern
mtnt in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
perogatyes. 1t will address itself to the understandings
.o men, rather than appeal to any unworthy pr,lndces
or eyl passions 1t will rely invariably upon the prn
cpe, that the strength and security of American
tuons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people
The MADlsoN1AN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arraying the north and the SOUTH the
and the west, hostile attitudes towards each other
upon any subject of either general local interest 1t
will reflect only that spirit aud those principles OF mutual
concesslon compromise and reciprocal goodwill which
emlnenty characterized the inception, formation, and
subsequent ADOPTION by the several States, OF the con-
stltutlon of the United States Moreover, in the
haIowed spirit that has at all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument, characterized ITS DEFENCE
PEOPLE, our press will hasten to It's support at
every emergency that shall arise, from whatever quarter
and under whatever gulse OF philanthropy, policy, or
principle, the antagonist power may appear
r. in this responsible undertaking, it shall be our
good fortune to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity OF the country, or IN conclang
lcaousles and aayng the aspertcs of party warfare,
by demcanng ourself am!cably towards all by Indulg
lug personal anlmosties towards none by conducting
oursclf the belief that 1t is perfectly practicable to
der with others in matters of principle and Of expe-
encv without mixture OF personal unkindness loss
reciprocal respect aud by asking nothing that Is
not clearly right, and submitting to nothing that Is
wrong, then, and not otherwise, will the full measure
us intention ne a'co'hPlsheu ana our PRIMARY RUE
for It's guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
Thus enterprise has been undertaken without the
approhatlon AMUSEMENT, and pledged support of many
OF the leading and soundest minds IN the ranks OF the
dcmocractc republican party IN the extreme north and
the extreme south, IN the east and IN the west. An
ASSOCIATION OF both political experience and talent of the
hghcs order will render competent carry forward
the principles by which 1t will be guided, and make
useful political organ, and interesting a journal
OF news Arrangements also have been made to fix the
establishment upon substantial and permanent basis,
The subscriber therefore relics upon the public for
much of their confidence and encouragement only as the
fidelity Of his press to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive.
THOMAS ALLEN.
WAsHrNGroN Cry D G. July, 1897