Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-11-03
p r O s P E G I = S
OF THE
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the |
seat Of Government, a weekly lie wspaper, to
be called "'InE SPECTATOR. They believe
that such publication will not be supcrfuous.
It's plan will be different from that Of the pa
pers already established in Washington. 1t
will not give the debates atlength, but present
comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment Or remarks as will contri-
butte to their Misunderstanding or interes-
ting speeches viii also be inserted, from time
to time. Or such extracts therefron as may be
most worthy OF attention.
The editorial department will discuss the
questions OF the day with spirit and with firm
ness. and IN manner ghch, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the populartaste. a taln'
liaritv with domestic politics, acquired by y re-
sidence of several years at the capital, and the
sojourn of one of them abroad, ofsimilar dura'
ton, at an interesting period of European histo-
~, have given them some slight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources will also be furnished. and
it shall De their effort to present to their rea
ders 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
i tons and promote national interests Judici-
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
latter,9 cannot but interest the enqu ring rea-
der, whosellb erai curiosity and expansive sym
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, ofh;s own country. Nor will literature
and general criticism be egiected-though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of a
| political journal. In a word, it is the design
| of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structive paper, for which, they are pers,.ad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat of
| Government.
Without appealing to their. past position and
exertions, they will content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
/ ly and unchangeably Democratic, yet, they
would fain hope, not illiberal or uncharitabe
They will discuss questions and judge men
with that freedom, yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to firmness,
| and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
! They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and diff
fcultes which must ever attend novel under
taking of this nature. But one man NAV sue
ced, where another has failed and when one
effort has proved abortive, a,second may tri-
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said,
by wise and a great man, that no human en-
terprse 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 a kind support of their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this briefprospectus an insertion-a
favor which they viii be happy to acknow-
J ledge in suitable manner
| ]. L. MARTIN.
| J. HEART.
| TERMS.
| The Spectator will be published weekly, at
I So per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods. payable invariably in advance or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years. 1t is
| proposed to issue the first number early in
| June.
Postmasters are authorized 20 remit sub
scriptons. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,
Washington DC,