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

DROSPECTUS OF THE sPECTATOR-The
Il subscribers propose TO publish, at the seat Of
Government, Weekly Newspaper 10 be called
"THE SPECTATORS They believe that such
publication will not be superfluous. Its plan will be
different from tina bf the papers already established
in Washington. II winot give the debates at length
but present q comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contribute TO
their eueidaton. Striking interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 time, such
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, will prove acceptable
TO the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the sojoun Of one Of them abroad OF
similar DURATION AT interesting period Of European
history, have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished and il shall be their
effort 10 present TO their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind Events are constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail TO cucidae political questions and pro-
mote national interests Judieious selections from
foreign journals, which are accessible in Wash
ington, continental as well English popular at
tention in this county being directed too exclusively
to the atter cannot but interest the inquiring read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines however ample of his
own country. Nor will literature and general criti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, ii
Is the design Of the subscribers to furnish spirited
and Instructive paper, for which, they are persuaded,
peculiar facilities found at the seat Of Govern
ment
| Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with declar
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange
ably Democratic yet, they would fam hope, not IL
liberal or uncharitabe. They will discuss questions
and judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to firmness, 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
tins nature. But one may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved aborve,
second may triumph every obstacle. 1t has been
said, by wise and great man, that no human enter
prise would be attempted if every objection must first
be removed. The subscribers have resolved to try,
at least and all they ask of their friends is kind
support of their first and feeble steps. They venture,
also, to express hope that Editors personally po-
lcaly friendly will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to ac-
knowledge in suitable manner.
| J. l.. MARTIN.
| j. HEART.