Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-12-01
P r O s P e c TUS
OF THE
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/ THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat Of government, weekly ne paper to
be called "'fHE SpEcTAron They believe
! that such publication will not be supcrffuous.
( It's plan will be different from that of the pa.
| pers already established in Washington. It
! will not give the debates atlength. but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary Of
{ the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks rs VIII contr-
butte to their elucidation.- or interes-
| ting speeches will also be inserted, frGm time
{ to time, or such extracts therefrom as may be
most worthy of attention.
The editorial department. will discuss the
questions Of the day with spirit and with firm
ness, anlin manner Uh;ch, It IS hoped, viii
prove acceptable to the populastaste.. 4 f3m-
liarty with domestic politics, acquired BY re-
sidence Of several years at the capital, ard the
soiourn Of one OF them abroad, Of similar duia'
ton, at an interesting period OF European flisto-
| nv, have gwen them some Sight advantages
sor the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources VIII also be furnished, and
it shall be their effort TO present to their rea
tler8 that attractive variety, without which the
most important topics are ;,pt to pail npoa tie
public mind Events are constantly occurring.
lat home and abroad, beyond me sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, Attention 70
which cannot fail to elucilate political qHes-
tons and promote national interests Jii,tfcl@
Gus selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, Continental as
well English, popular attention in. this
country being directed too exclusively TO the
latter,) cannot but interest the enqu1ing rea7
der. whoseilberai curiosity and expansive sym
pathies extend beyond the confines however
ample, of his own country. Nor viii literature
and general criticism be egieeted-ti'oUgh
kept subordinate to the paramount eaC!s OF
political journal. II a word, II IS the design
Of tle subscribers to furnish spirited and ~
structive paper, for which. they are pelsuad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat Of
Government.
Without appealing to their past position and
exertions, they will content themselves E're
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
Iy and unchangeabty Democratic, yet, they
would ftin hope, not illibers,i or unchartable.
They will discuss questions and nudge men
with that freedom, vet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to firmness,
and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge Of sincerity.
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and dif-
iculties which must ever attend a novel under
taking of this nature. But one man may sue
ced, where another has failed and when one
effort has proved abortive, a second may tri
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said.
BY a wise and q great man, that no human en-
terprise would be attempted if every objection
must frst>be removed. The subscribers have
resolved to try. at least and oil they ask Of
their friends IS kind support Of their feeble
steps they venture, also, TO express hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this briefprospectus al insertion-a
favor which they viii be happy TO acknow--.
ledge in suitable manner
J. T.. MARTIN.
]. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
s. per anuum, and pro2ortionably for shorter
periods. payable invariably in advance; or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years. 1t is
proposed to issue the first number early in
June.
Postmasters are authorized to remit sub |
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