Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-29
P r o S P f C T u 3
s e G T A 4 OR.

THE Subscribers propose to publish ot.L
seat of Government, weekly newspaner -
be called s.TuE SPECTATOR" They hell ela, "
that such publication will not be superfuone
ITS plan will be different from that of the M.
pers already established in Washington. +
will not give the debates at length. but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings in both Houses of Congress
with such comment or remarks as will contri.
butte to their eucdation. 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 Which, it is hoped. viii
prove acceptable to the populartsste. A fami-
liarity with domestic politics. acquired by a re-
sidence Of several years at the capital, and the
soiourn of one ofthem abroad Of similar tura.
ton, at an interesting period OF European histo-
ry, have given them some Sight advantages
for the task proposed Communications from
intelligent sources will also be furnished,s and
it shall be their effort to present to their rea-
ders that attractive variety, without which the
most important topics are apt TO pall 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 eucidate political ques-
tons and promote national Interests Judici-
Gus selections from foreign journals, Naich arr.
are so accessible in Washington continental 10
well English, popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to fine
latter,) cannot but interest the enquiring rea,
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym.
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, Of his own country. Nor viii literature
and general criticism be Observation-Disclosures
kept subordinate to the paramount ends ofa
political journal. In word, it is the design
Of the subscribers to furnish a spirited and in
strlctiye 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 unchangeabIy Democratic, vet, they
world 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 frmness,
and that canqor which is the best proof aud
pledge Of sincerity.
They are fully sensible offhe doubts and DIFF
ticultes which must ever attend novel under
taking of this nature. But one man NAV sue
ce9, where another has faded and when one
umph over every obstacle. It 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 I'll they ask of
their friends is kind support of their feeble
steps. They venture, also, to express hope
that Editors. personally or politically friendly,
viii give this brief prospectus an insertion-a
favor which they will be happy to acknow-
ledge i'll suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator viii be published weekly, al
So per annum. 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
scrptions. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or Tree. Address
MARTIN s. HEART,