The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-03

PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR.-The
u subscribers propose TO publish, al the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"THE SPECTATORS" They believe that such a
publication will not be superfuous. Its plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington. twill not give the debates at length,
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings IN both Houses Of Congress,
with such comment remarks as viii contribute to
their eucidation. Striking interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 time, such ex-
tracts thercirom may be most worthy of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, aud in a
manner which, II Is hoped, will prove acceptable
to the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence Of several years al
the capital and the oourn Of one of them abroad oil
similar duration at interesting period of European
history, have given them some slight advantages ior
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished, and il shall be their
effort TO present TO their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt to
pail upon the public mind Events constantly oc-
curing, al home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail TO eucldate political questions and pro-
mote national interests Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which SO accessible in Wash
| ngon, continental as well as English, popular at
tenon IN this count being directed too exclusively
to the atter cannot but interest the inquring read
er, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympatbies
extend beyond the confines however ample, of his
own country Nor will literature and general critI-
csm be neglected, though kept subol dinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, il
l. the design Of the subscribers to furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar fcilites found al the seat of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with declar
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange
ably Democratic yet, they would fam hope, not il
liberal uncharitabe. They will discuss questions
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 one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortiye,
second may triumph 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 kind
support Of their first and feeble steps They venture,
also, to express hope that Editors, personally po-
tcally friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to &C.
knowledge in suitable manner.
| J. l.. MARTIN.
| J. HEART