Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-22
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THE Slb 'cribers propose to publish, at the
seat OF Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "THE SrEcrAroR- They believe
that such publication will not be superffuous
It's plan will be d fferent from that of the na-
PEGS already establ shed in Washington 1t
will not give the debates at length, but present
a CO nprehenSve and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment remarks as will contri-
butte to their euc misunderstanding or interes-
| ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
to time, Or such extracts therefron as may be
| most worthy Of attention.
The ed toriaI department will discuss the
! Questions Of the day with spirit and with firm
tess, and in manner Inch, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable t. the populartaste. A fami-
arltg with domestic politics. acquired bs re-
st'lence OF several wears at the capital, and the
otirn of one of them abroad, of similar dura
! ton, at an interesting period OF European hsto-
ry, have gwen them Some Sight advantages
| Tor the task proposed. Communications from
| INTEL gent sources Wi also be furnished, and
It shall De their effort to present to their rea-
ders that attractive VARIETY, without which the
| most important topics are apt to pail upon the
! public mind Events are constantly occurring
Ak home AMI abroad, beyond the sphere of
mere personal and party politics. attention to
which cannot fail to elucidate pol teal CUES
! tons and promote national interests Judic-
Gus selections from foreign journals. which are
are accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English. popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter.) cannot but interest the enQuring rea~
der, whose liberal curiosity AMI expansive SYM
pathies extend beyond The confines however
ample, OF his own country, Nor VIII literature
and general criticism be eglected--though
Kept subordinate TO the paramount ends Of a
political Journal in word, it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish a spirited and jn-
structive paper, for which, they are 3erslad-
ed, peculiar fAcilities are found at the seat Of
Government
Without appealing to their past position and
eXertions, they Will content themselves here
with declaring thar their opinions are thor ough.
y and unchangeabty Democratic, vet. they
would fain hope. not illiberal or uncharItabl.
They VIII d scuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. vet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to firmnass.
and that cardnr which is the best proof and
pledge Of sincerity
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and ii E
ficulies which must ever attend a novel under
taking Of this nature. But one man nav sac
ced, where another has failed; and when Que
effort has proved abortive, second may tri
unph over every obstacle 1t has been said,
by wise and great man, that no human en-
terprse would be attempted If every objection
must first he removed The subscribers have
resolved to try at least and ell they ask of
their frien.ls is kin support OF their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express a hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
win give this brief prospectus an insertion-a
favor Which they will be. happy to aoknow-
iat' crs scJFtdOfc manner
J. l.. MARTIN.
]. HEART.
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periods, payable invariably in advance Or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years. 1t is
proposed to issue the first number early i'll
June.
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