The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-21
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DnosrLcTUs OF TIE SPECTATOR -The
i Subscribers propose TO publish, at the seat oil
Government. Weekly Newspaper, 10 10 called
1.-THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not he superfuous. It, plan will be
different from that of the papers zlready established
in Washington. II VII not give the debates al length,
bur present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary OF the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress-
with such comment remarks as viii contribute To
their elucidation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 time, or such eX-
tracts therclrom may be most worthy OF attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit ard with fairness, and IN
manner hlch, IL is hoped, VIII prove acceptable
to lhe popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence Of several years Of
the capital and the so0urn Of Of them abroad, Of
smia. duration, al an 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 TO
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly &C.
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal aud party politics, attention To which
cannot fail TO elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judcious selections from
foreign journals which accessible in Wash
ington, contIrentai as well English, popular at
tention IN this count being directed too exclusively
TO The ater) cannot but interest the nqulrng read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympaihies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, h his
country. Nor will literature and general crti-
cism be neglected, though kept subo dinate TO the
paramount ends Of political Journal. In word, II
l. the design of The subscribers furr ish spirited
and instructive pap9r for which, they persuaded.
peculiar elites are found at the seat Of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to ,heiu past position and cxer-
tons, they will content themselves here with declar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchonge-
ably Democratic, yet they would iain hope, not IL
liberal or uncharitahle They will discuss que tions
and judge with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO trmness and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge Of
sincerity
They fully sensible Of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend a novel undertaking Of
this nature But man may succeed wherc another
las failed and when effort has proved ablitve, a
second may triumph every obstacle. IL has been
sald 10y wise and great man, that no human cHter-
prise would be attempted If every objection must first
be removed. The subscribers have resolved 10 iry,
at least and all they ask OF their friends kind
support Of their first and feeble steps. They venture,
aso TO express hope that Editors personally pc
liticaly friend J, will give this brei prospectus m
scrtiol-a favor which they will be happy 10 c.
knowledge IN suitable manner
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}. HEART.