Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-07-07
PR OS &c TU S
OF THE
8 2 e G z A z @ e.

THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat of Cove lment, weekly newspaper, to
be called "1HE SPECTATOR" They believe
that such publication will not be superifuous.
Its plan viii be different from that of the pa
pers already established in Washington. It
will not give the debates at length, but present
comprehensive and satisfactory summary Of
the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress,
with such comment or remarks as Will contrl-
butte to their misunderstanding or mteres-
ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
to time, or such extracts tflerefrom as may be
most worthy Of atteTtIoii.
The editorial department viii discuss the
questions of the day with spirit and with firm
ness, and in a manner Which, 1t IS hoped, VIII
prove acceptable othe popular taste. n faIni
liaritv with domestic politics, acquired by re-
sidence of several years at the capital and The
soiourn of Que Of them abroad, OF similar tura
ton, at an interesting period * European hsto-
ry, have given them some Sight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources viii also be furnished. and
it shall be their effort to present to their rea
;lers that attractive variety, without which the
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 to
which cannot fail to elucidate political ques-
tons and promote national interests Judlci-
GUS selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English, popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
Iatter,) cannot but interest the enquiring rea~
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 egected-tlctgk
kept subordinate to the paramount ends Of s.
political journal In word, it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structive paper, for which, they are persusd-
ed, peculiar facilities arc found at tie seat Of
Government
Without appealing to their past position and
exertions, they viii content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
" and unchangeab,y Democratic, vet, they
would fam hope, not Liberal or uncharitable.
They will discuss Questions and Judge men
with that freedom, vet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to hrmness.
and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
they are fully sensible ofthe doubts ard diff
ficuities which must ever attend anovel under
taking Of this nature. But one man may sue
ced. where another has failed and when one
effort has proved abortye, second may tri-
umph over every obstacle. 1t has heen said,
By a wise and great man, that no human en-
terpriSe would be attempted if every objection
must first be removed. The subscribers have
resolved to try, at least and eli 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 brief prospectus an Insertions
favor which they will be happy to atknow-
ledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
]. HEART.