Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-07-14
7 R o s P E c L L S
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, Al the
seat of Government, weekly newspaper, TO
be called "THE SPECTATOR" They beSeve
that such publication will not be superffuor,s,
It's plan will be different from that of the pa
pers already established 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 viii contri-
butte to their elucidaton Striking or interes=
ting speeches will also be inserted. from time
to time, or such extracts thercfrom as may be
most worthy of attention
The editorial department will discuss the
questions of the day with spirit and with firm
ness. and i'll a manner Which, 1t IS hoped, will
prove acceptable TO the popular taste. fami-
iiarity with domestic politics, acquired by fe-
sidence of several years at the capital. aid the
sojourn of one of them abroad, of similar el,ira,
ton, at an interesting period OF European histo-
ry, haye given them some Slight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from.
intelligent sources viii also be furnished. and
it shall be their effort TO present to their rea-
ders that attractive v&:.ety, without which tee
most important topics are apt to pail upon the
public mind Events are constantly occurring,
at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, attention 10
which cannot fail 10 elucidate political ques-
tons and promote national interests Jndicl-
GUS selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English, (populaT attention in this
country being directed too exclusively tn the
latter,) cannot but interest the enquring rra9
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 neglected--though
kept subordinate To the paramount ends OF q
political journal. In word, il is the desig,
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structve paper. for which. they are nersaad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat Of
Government
! Without appealing to ti.eir past position and
exertions, they will content themselves here:
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
Iy and unchangeab,y Democratic, yet, they
would fam hope, not Liberal OF uncharitable.
| They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. Yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to hrnness.
and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge OF sincerity.
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and diff.
hculties which must ever attend novel under
taking of this nature. But one man may sue
oed, where another has Tailed and when one
effort has proved abortive, second may trl-
umph over every obstacle 1t has heen said.
by wise and great man. that no human en-
terprise would be attempted if every objection
mast FIRST be remove ed. The suhsclihe have
resolved to hy, at least and ell they ask of
their friends is kiGd support Of their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly.
will give this brief prospectus an insertioii--a
favor which. they will be happy to aekloA-
ledge i'll su.tablc .nsnAtg,
j. l.. MARTIN.
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