Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-10-20
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, At the
seat Of Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "'Tae SPECTATOR. They believe
that such publication will not be superttuous.
It's plan will be different from that Of the pa
pers already established in Washington. It
will not give the debates at length, bat 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 will also be inserted, from time
to time, or euch extracts therefrom 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 ',hich, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable tothe popuartsste. A FAM
liaritv with domestic politics, acquired rs re-
Isltlence Of severalyear at the pital. ID the
soiourn of one of them abroad, of similar dura
ton, at an interesting period OF European histo-
rv, have given them some Slight advantages
fer the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources viii also be furnished. and
it shall be their effort to present to their rea
ders that attractive variety, without which the
most important topics sre apt to pail upon the
public mind Events are constantly occurring,
az home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention TO
tons and promote national interests ,yudici-
Gus selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
we'll as English. popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,l cannot but interest the enQu;r;ng reae
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym-
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
| ample, of his. awncountrv. Nor will literature
and general criticism be eglected-though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of ..
political journal. In word, il is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structve paper. for which, they are persuad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat of
Government.
Without appealing to their past position and
eyertions, they will content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thoi ougi-
ly and unchangeabty Democratic, yet, they
would fsin hope, not illiberai or uncharitable.
They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to irmness,
and that cant!or which Is the best proof and
pledge Of sincerity.
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and diff
hcuites which must ever attend a novel under
taking ofthis 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 heen said,
by 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 al they ask of
their friends is a kind support of their feeble
steps. They overture, also, to express hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an Insertions
favor which they will be happy to acknow-
ledge in Il suitable manner
.J. L. MARTIN.
8. HEART.
TERMS
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
s. per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods. payable invariably in advance: or IS
for two subscriptions, or for two years. 1t is
proposed to issue the, first number early in
June.
Postmasters are authorized 'to.remit sub
scrptlons. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,