The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-13
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r. u,n,soS,,x will be devoted to the support OF
h nrrples and doctrines OF the democratic party as
deIpeated by Mr. Madison, and viii ann 10 consummaie
that political reform in the theory ana ptacucs o. INC
,;apps government which has been repeatedly ndi-
ed nv 1he general suffrage, essential to the peace
III osner;,S Of the country, and to the perfection and
,,,,y az IL free institutions. AT this time sngu-
lar state OF affairs is presented Inc commercial IN
terests OF the country overwhelmed win emparrass-
men; its monetary concerns are unusually disotoefeu
,,m;caton Of society is invaded by distress, and
,h oc;al edi6ce seems threatened with dsorganzaon;
ao, ear i filled with predictions Of evil and the MUIR
murinqs of dependency the general government Is
boldly assaed by large and respectable portion oil the
neone as the direct of their difficulties open
resistance to the laws is publicly encouraged, and
shirt Of insubordination is fostered, as necessary
defence to the pretended usurpations OF the party in
power 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 a wholesome state OF TOE
country In the midst OF all these difficulties and en-
barrassments it is feared that many Of the less firm Of
the friends of the administration and supporters OF
democratic principles waverng in their confidence
and beginning without Just TO view with dstrus
those men whom they have been long attached and
whose elevation they have hboured to promote from
honest and patriotic motives Exuting IN the anticpa-
ton OF dsnay and confusion amongst the supporters oil
the administration the consequences OF these things,
the opposition are consolng themselves with the idea
that Mr. Van Burcns friends, as national party, are
yergng TO dissolution; and they allow no opportunity 70
pass unmpoved to 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 is increased by the fact that visionary
theories and an unwse adherence to the plan for
exclusive metallic currency have unfortunately carried
some beyond the actual and true policy OF the govern
ment and, by imparng public confidence IN the credit
svscm which ought to be preserved 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 new organ at the
seat Of government to be established upon sound prn-
cples and to represent faithfully and not to dictate the
rea policy Of the administration and the true sentiments
measures and interests, OF the great body OF It's sup
porers 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-
sroyng the institutions with which they found
nected Indeed some Of contribution is deemed
essential the enhancement Of oar serespect 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 it hoped that it will produce the effect
ofnsplrng tho tnid 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, TO follow any faction
to advocate the views OF any PARTICULAR detachment Of
men, 1t will aspire to accord a just measure OF sup
port to each OF the coordinate branches Of the govern
ment in the lawful exercise Of their constitutional
prerogatives 1t will address itself to the understandings
of men, rather than appeal TO any unworthy preudlces
or evil passions. Il will rely invariably upon the prn-
cpe that the strength and security OF American inst
tlons depend upon the intelligence and virtue OF the
people.
The MADisoNIAN will not, in any event, be made the
instrument OF arrayng the north and the SOUTH the east
and the vest in 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 characterized the inception, formation and
subsequent adoption by the several States, of the
sttution Of the United States Moreover, in the
halowed spirit that has, all periods since the adoption
OF that sacred instrument, characterized
BY THE PEOPLE, press will hasten 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 to succeed to any degree promoting the
harmony and prosperity Of the country in concilatng
jeaIousies and alayng the aspertes Of party warfare
by demeaning ourself amicaby towards all by ndulg-
ing personal animostes towards none; by conducting
ourse in the belief that it is perfectly practicable to
differ with others in matters of principle and Of expe-
dency, without mixture Of personal unkindness or loss
reciprocal respects and by asking nothing that is
OF clearly right, and submitting to nothing that is
wrong" them and not otherwise, will the 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 soundes minds the ranks Of the
democractic republican party in the extreme north and
In the extreme south, in the and the west An
association Of both political experience and talent OF tie
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 the
Establishment upon substantial and permanent basis.
The subscriber therefore, relies 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.
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