Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-08-11
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat of Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "THE SPECTATOR. They believe
that such publication will not be superffuous.
Its plan viii 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 in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contri-
butte to their calculation 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 a manner which, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the popular taste. A fami-
haritv with domestic politics, acquired by re.
sldence of several years at the capital, and the
sojourn of one Of them abroad, of similar dura
ton, at an interesting period of European histo.
ry, have given them some Slight advantages
for the-task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources viii also be furnished. and
1t shall be 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
iiSAS pSiSCiiti parry t1AiIlSSs dllSlt4On 10
which cannot fail to elucidate political ques,
tons and promote national interests Judici-
Gus selections from gn.iournals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English, popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,) cannot but interest the enquirng reae
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym
pathes extend beyond the confines, however
ample, his own country. Nor viii literature
and general criticism be egected-though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of a
political journal. In word, it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structive paper. for which, they are persuad-
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 Liberal or uncharitable
They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to Rrmness,
and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
They are fully sensible of the doubts and DIFF
ficulties which must ever attend novel Under
taking of this nature. But one man NAV sue
effort has proved abortive, second NAV tri
umph over every obstacle 1t has been 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 eli they ask of
their friends is kind support of their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an Insertions
favor which they viii be happy to acknow-
ledge in a suitable manner
]. L. MARTIN.
j. HEART.
TERMS
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
s. per aanum, 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 to remit sub
scriptions. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
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