Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-01
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat Of Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "THE SPEcTAron. They believe
that such publication viii not be superfuous
Its plan will be different from that of the pa.
pers already established in Washington. 1t
will not give the debates at length, but present
comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings i'll both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contri-
butte to their elucidation Striking or interes-
ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
to time, or such 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 thich, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the populartsste. A fami.
liaritv with domestic politics. acquired by re-
sldence Of several years at the capital. a I'd the
s1iourn of one of them abroad, of similar dlra
ton. at an interesting period of European hsto.
rv. have given them some Slight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
stet gent sources will also be furnished. and
il shall be their effort 10 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
which cannot fail to elucidate political ques-
Etions and promote national interests Jutlici-
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.) cannot but interest the enquiring rea,
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym.
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, ofh;s own country. Nor will literature
and general criticism be neglected. Though
kept subordinate to the paramoi,nt ends Of {,
political journal. In word, it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structve 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 thol ough-
" and unchangesbty Democratic, vet, they
would fan hope, not illibera or unchartable
/ They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. yet with that moderation
| which gives additional strength to frmness,
I and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
They are fully sensible of the doubts and diff.
| fcultes which must ever attend novel under
/ taking of this nature. But one man may sue.
ced, where another has failed; and when one
! effort Has PlOFSu doOlLi'e, Il second may TIL
umph over every obstacle 1t has been said,
| by wise and 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 kind support of their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express hope
that ltors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an insertion
favor which they will be happy to acknow-
! ledge in a suitable manne..
/ ]. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.
I TERMS
J The Spectator will be published weekly, at
s. per annum, and propo1tionably for shorter
periods. payable invariably in advance or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years Ii is
proposed to issue the first number early in
| June.
! Postmasters are authorized to remit sub
! scriptlons. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,
Washington DC,