Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-08-04
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OF THE
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, 1T the
seat Of Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "FHs SPECTATOR They believe
that such publication will not be super fuous
It's plan will be different from that of tie pa
pers already estabi shed in Washington. 1t
will not give the debates at length, but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary Of
the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress,
with such comment Or remarks as wll eontri-
butte to their calculation. Striking or interes-
ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
to time, or such extracts thcrefrom as may be
most worthy of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the
questions of the day with spirit and with firm
pess, and in manner which. it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the popular taste A f.mi
haritv with domestic politics, acquired by a re-
sdence Of several years at the capital. n ID tile
soiourn of one OF them abroad, Of similar tlur.
ton, at an interesting period OF European hsto
~, have gwen them some Sight advantages
for the task proposed Communications from
intelligent sources will also be furnished. and
it shall be 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 constantly occurring,
at home and abroad, beyond the sphere of
mere personal and party politics, attention to
which cannot fail to elucidate political q,les.
tons and promote national interests Julici.
oas selections from foreign Journals, which are
are SO accessible in Washington, continental AS
well as English. (oopular att ntion in tbs
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,) cannot hut interest the cn9uging rea-
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym
pathies extend beyond the confines. however
ample, of his own country Nor will literature
and general criticism be eglected-tIouell
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of :,
political Journal. In !, word, il is the design
Of the subscribers to furnish a spirited and IN
structve paper. for which. they are 2ers,tatl-
ed, pecuia: facilities are found at the seat of
Government.
Without appealing to their past position and
exertions. they Will content themselves here
witlrsleelsring that their opinions are thol oug',-
" and uncllanseab,y Democrat,c, vet, they
would fam hope, not Liberal or unc|,aritatle
They vii 4 scuss Questions and indge men
with that freedom. yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to n4Aa, S..
and that candpr which Is the best proof aid
pledge OF sincerity.
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts ami d f
iictlites which must ever attend novel under
taking Of tts nature. Bat one man ms S &c
ce,l. where another has failed /; anl when one
FL ort has proved aho!tsvc, second uay trI
,lnph o. e. every obstacle 1t has been ssd.
by wise AMI a great man. that n, human en-
terprs4 would be attempted if ever. object on
must first he removed The subscribers have
resolved To try, at least and All tn Y ask of
their hien Is IS kin support of their f-ebl,-
steps They venture, also. to express Il hope
that + litors. personally or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an insert on,
f@vor which they will be happy to aeknow-
Ledge i'll Il suitable manner
J. l.. MARrIN.
j. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator VIII be published weekly, at
50 per aansim. and proportionably Of shorter
periods. payable invariably III advance or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years. II is
proposed to issue the first NUMBER carly in
June.
Postmasters are authorized to remit sub
scriptions. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,
Washington d. C.