The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-31

r. koDt1pfUs or THE gYEcrArpR.-fh4
X sub3crittf Propose 10 publish 81 he seet OF
Government Weekly Newspaper, 10 be called
THE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication viii not be suPeriuous. Its plan viii be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington. IL wlDot give the debates at length
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary Of the proceedings IN both Houses Of Congress-
with such comment remarks as will contribute 10
their calculation Striking interesting speeches
viii also be inserted from time 10 time, or such ex-
tracts therefrom may be most worthy Of attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the DAY with spirit and with fairness, and in a
manner which, il IS hoped, viii prove acceptable
to the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence Of several years al
he capital and the sooum Of one of them abroad Of
similar Duration al interesting period Of European
history have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources viii also be furnished, and il shall be their
effort TO present to their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
personal and party politics attention which
cannot fail 10 eucidae political questions and pro-
mote national Interests Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which are 50 accessible in Wash
lngton, continental as well English, popular at
tentIon this count being directed exclusively
TO the atter) cannot but interest the iDquring read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympsthies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of bis
country. Nor viii literature and general criti
cism be neglected. though kept subordinate 10 the
paramount ends Of political Journal In word, il
is the design Of the subscribers 10 furnish spirited
and instructive papor for which, they persuaded,
peculiar Gcilites are found al the seat Of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their pas, position and exer-
tons, they viii content themselves here with ceclar
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange
ably Democratic, yet, they would fam hope, not IL
liberal uneharitable. They Will discuss que, tons
and judge men with freedom yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength rmness and
that candor which IS the best proof and pledge OF
sincerity.
They fully sensible Of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend novel undertaking Of
this nature. But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when one effort has proved sbortlye,a
second may triumph every obstacle II has been
said by wise and great man, that human enter
prise would be attempted if every objection must first
be removed. The subscribers have resolved 10 ty,
al least and all they ask OF their friends is KIDD
support Of their first and feeble steps They venture,
also TO express hope that Editors, personally po
liticaly friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion--a favor which they viii be happy TO
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN
). HEART.