The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-04

PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECrATOR.-The
i subscribers propose 20 publish, at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, To be called
1.-THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication viii not be superuous. Its plan Will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington. Ii Will not give the debates al leng'
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress
with such comment or remarks as VIII contribute 10
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time TO time or such ex-
tracts herelrom may be most worthy OF ATTENTION
The editorial department will discuss the questions
of the day with spirit and with fairness, and III
manner which il is hoped, will prove acceptable
10 the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics acquired by residence OF several years al
the capital and the soourn Oh one OF them abroad, oil
similar duration, al an interesting period OF European
history have given them some slight advantages LOT
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished and il shall be their
effort TO present TO their readers that variety,
without which the most important topics are apt TO
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oe-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail 10 elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible IN Wash
ington, continental as well English, popular at
tenton in this county being directed too exclusively
the latier) cannot but interest the nquirng read
err whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, OF ms
own country. Nor will literature and general crti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate TO the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, 1t
j. the design Of the subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive papar for which, they persuaded
peculiar flcilites found at 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 or uncharitable. They will discuss questions
and judge 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 abortye, a
second may triumph every obstacle. II 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 is kind
support of their first and feeble steps They venture,
also, TO express hope that Editors personally po-
caly friendly will give this brief prospectus an IN
| sertion--a favor which they will be happy TO &C.
| knowledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
| j. HEART.