The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-21

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i subscribers propose to publish, at the seat of
Government Weekly Newspaper to be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication viii moi be superfuous Its plan will be
different from that OF the papers already established
in Washington II will moi give the debates at length
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress-
with such comment or remarks as VIII contribute To
their calculation Striking or Interesting speeches
will also be Inserted, from time 10 time, or such ex
tracts thereirom may be most worthy OF attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, and IN
manner which, il is hoped, viii prove acceptable
To 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, at an Interesting period OF European
history, have given them some slight advantages Tor
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
will also be furnished and IT shall be their
effort to present to their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oc-
curing, al home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail TO elucida political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judlcous selections from
foreign journals, which so accessible in Wash
ngton, continental well English, popular at
tenton in this count being directed too exclusively
TO the latter) cannot but interest the inqirng read
whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
country. Nor will literature and general crlti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate TO the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, it
il the design of the subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar fciles found at the seat OF Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with declar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would fain hope, not IL
liberal or unchartable. They will discuss que lions
and judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO firmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge OF
| sincerity.
| They are fully sensible of the doubts and difficult
| ties which must ever attend novel undertaking Of
this nature. But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abotive,
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 pc
cafy friendly, will give this brief prospectus m
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to &C.
knowledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN
| J. HEART.