The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-23

DROSPECTUs OF THE sPECTAToR.--The
i subscribers propose 10 publish, at the seat OF
Government Weekly Newspaper, 10 be called
1.-THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not be superfuous. lis plan viii be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington Ii will not give the debates at length,
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings IN both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as VIII contribute to
their elucidation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time TO tlme or such ex-
tracts thereirom may be most worthy OF attention.
The editorial department viii discuss The questions
Of the day with spirit and with Harness, ana IN
manner which, il is hoped, will prove acceptable
To the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence OF several years a
the capital and the sojourn OF one OF them abroad Oh
similar duration, al interesting period oil European
history have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished, aud IT shall be their
effort present 10 their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail TO elucIdate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judlcious selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible an w ASH
ington, continental as well as English, popular at
tenton in this count being directed too exclusively
to the latter) but interest the nquring read
er, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathes
extend beyond the confines, however ample, of his
own country. Nor will literature and general crit-
csm be neglected, though kept subo dDate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, it
the design of the subscribers TO fur lsh spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar fclites are found at the seat of Govern
ment.
Without appealing TO their past position and exer-
tions, they will content themselves here with declar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would fam hope, not IL
liberal uncharitable. They will discuss que tons
and Judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO frmness, 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 man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortlye
second may triumph over 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, express hope that Editors, personally po-
ltcay friendly will give this brief prospectus IN
sertion--a favor which they will be happy TO &C.
knowledge in suitable manner.
j. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.