The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-09
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TINS NJ IpIsoSIAN will be devoted 70 the support OF
the principles and doctrines oil me denocrac parry, 10
delneaed by Mr. Madison and VIII ann 70 consummale
H., o;,;cai reform in the theory and practice OF the
national government which has been repeate lily ndl-
Gated by the general suffrage, as essential TO he peace
and prosperity of the country, and to the perecnon ana
nerDetuity offs free institutions AZ this time sngu-
lar state OF affairs is presented Inc commercial NJ
mont s monetary concerns unusually dlsordered
ev ramifcaon OF society is invaded 10y Distress and
the social cdlce seems threatened with dsorganzaton
every ear filed with predictions OF evil and the muir
murings Of dependency; the general government Is
boldly assaied by large and respectable portion OF inc
neoDie as the direct OF their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged aud
shirt of INSTRUMENTATION is fostcred, as necessary
delence to the pretended usurpauons OF the party IN
mower; some from whom better things were hoped, are
making the :" confusion worse conounded ny a mead
long pursuit OF extreme notions and indefinite phantoms
totally incompatible with wholesome state OF the
country In the midst Of all these difficulties and en-
barrassmens, is feared that many OF the less irm OF
the friends Of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles are waverng IN their commence
and beginning without Just to view with dlstrust
those men to whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have laboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives. Exciting in the anticipa
ton of dsmay and confusion amongst the supporters OF
the administration the consequence oil these things
the opposition consolirg themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burcn's friends, national party, are
yetpnq TO dissolution and they allow opportunity to
pass unmproved 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.
This confidence sncreased by the fact that visionary
theories and unwise adherence to the plan for an
crcisirc metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy Of the govern
ment and by imparng public confidence IN the credit
he Dreseryed and regulated. but
not DESTROYED, have tended TO increase the difficulties
under which the country is now labouring All these
seem to indicate the necessity Of organ at the
seat Of government to he established upon sound pn-
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
more conservative principles than the conduct OF those
seems to indicate who seek to remedy abuses by de-
stroying the institutions with which they are found con-
nected Indeed some measure OF contribution is deemed
essential to the enhancement of sefrespect
home, and the promotion Of the honor and credit OF
the nation abroad.
To meet these indications this undertaking has been
instituted and is hoped that will produce the effect
of inspiring tho tmid 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 to lead TO follow any faction,
to advocate the views Of any particular detachment Of
men. 1t will aspire to accord just measure OF sup
port each Of the coordinate branches Of the govern
ncn,, in the lawful exercise of their constitutional
1t will address itself to the understandings
Of men, rather than appeal to any unworthy prcjudces
or evil passions. 1t will rely invariably upon the prin-
cpc that the strength and security Of American nsti
tutons depend upon the intelligence and virtue Of the
people.
The MAplsoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument of arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the west hostile attitudes towards each other,
upon any subject of either general or local interest 1t
will reflect only that spirit and those principles Of mutual
concession, compromise, and reciprocal goodwill. which
emnenty charac the inception, formation and
subsequent adoption, by the several States Of the
stution Of the United States Moreover, in the same
halowed spirit that has, all periods since the adoption
of that sacred instrument, characterized DEFENCE
PEOPLE, our press will hasten to its support
every emergency that shall arise, from whatever quarter
and under whatever guise of philanthropy policy,
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 concating
eaousies, and aayng the asperties Of party warfare
by demcaning oursclf amicaby towards all by ndug-
ing personal animoscs towards none; by conducting
oursell in the belief that it perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters OF principle and of expe
dency without mixture Of personal unkndness or loss
reciprocal respect and by askng nothing that is
OF clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong, then, and not otherwise will tho full measure
for its intention be accomplished, and primary rule
# its guidance be sufficiently observed and satisfied
This enterprise has not been undertaken without the
appreciation, advisement, and pledged support of many
Of the leading and soundcst minds in the ranks OF the
dcmocracc republican party, in the extreme north and
in the extreme south, in the 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 as journal
OF news. Arrangements also have been made to fix tho
establishment upon substantial and permanent basis
The subscriber therefore, relies upon the public for so
much Of their confidence and only as the
fidelity of his press to their great national interests shall
prove itself entitled to receive
THOMAS ALLEN
WASHINGTON CRY, d. c. July, 1897.