The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-19

PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR.-The
il subscribers propose 10 publish, at the seat oil
Government, Weekly Newspaper TO be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication VIII not be superiiuous lis plan VIII be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington. Ii will not give the debates al length
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses of Congress-
with such comment or remarks will 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 OF attention
The editorial department will discuss The questions
of the day with spirit and with Harness, ana IN a
manner which il is hoped, will prove acceptable
10 the popular taste A familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the sojourn Of one OF them abroad, Of
similar duration, al an interesting period OF European
history, have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished and it shall be their
effort present TO their readers that variety
without which the most important topics are apt TO
pail upon the public mind Events are constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics. attention 10 which
mote national interests Judlcous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible IN Wash
ngton continental as well English, popular at
tenton IN this count being directed too exclusively
to the latter cannot but interest the inqulrng read
er, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathles
extend beyond the confines however ample, Of his
country Nor will literature and general critl-
csm be neglected, though kept subo dlnate to the
paramount ends of political Journal. In word, II
the design of the subscribers TO fur lsh spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they are persuaded
peculiar elites are found al the seat Of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons they will content themselves here with decar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would ian hope, not IL
liberal or uncharitabe. They will discuss que lons
and Judge with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO hrmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge OF
| sincerity.
They are fully sensible Of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend novel undertaking OF
this nature. But one may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortiye,
second may triumph over every obstacle. 1t 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-
tcally friendly, will give this brief prospectus an IN
sertiou--a favor which they will be happy to &C.
| knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART