The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-13

PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTAToR.-The
il subscribers propose to publish, at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"THE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication will not be superfuous It's plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington II will not give the debates at length,
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses Of Congress-
with such comment remarks as VIII contribute to
their calculation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time TO time, or such ex-
tracts therefrom may be most worthy oil attention.
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with Harness, ana IN
manner which, it is hoped, will prove acceptable
TO the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the sojourn of one OF them abroad OF
similar duration, at interesting period OF European
history have given them slight advantages Tor
the task proposed. Communications from Intelligent
sources will also be furnished, and II shall be their
effort to present to their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oc-
curing at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to when
cannot fail TO elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible IN wash
ington, continental well as English, popular at
tenon in this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter cannot but interest the inqulrng read
er, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Oi ms
own country Nor will literature and general criti-
csm be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, It
Is the design of the subscribers to furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar facilities are 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 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 a novel undertaking Of
this nature. But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortive
second may triumph over every obstacle. lthas been
said, by wise and great man, that no human enter
prise would be attempted if every Objection must frs
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 or po
tcally friendly, will give this brief prospectus an IN
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to ac
| knowledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART,