The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-28

DRosPECTUs OF THE SPECTATOR.-Th
Il subscribers propose to publish, at the seat Of
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
.sTHE SPECTATORS They believe that such
publication will not be superiuous Its plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
ia Washington IL will not give the debates AT length
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary Of the proceedings In both Houses Of Congress,
with such comment or remarks will contribute To
their elucidation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time to time, such
tracts therefrom may be most worthy OF attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, and in a
manner which, il is hoped, will prove acceptable
To the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the sojou of of them abroad, Of
similar duration, at an interesting period OF European
history, have given them some slight advantages for
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 are apt1H
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly -
curing, al home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail 10 elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which accessible in Wash
ngton continental as well English, popular at
tentioD in this county being directed too exclusively
10 the latter cannot but interest the inquiring read
err whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathes
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
own country. Nor will literature and general criti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends Of political journal. In word, il
Is the design Of The subscribers to furnish spirited
and Instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar fsclies 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 ques tons
and Judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to frmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge of
sincerity
They fully sensible of the doubts and difficult
ties which must ever attend novel undertaking of
this nature. But one may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortye
second may triumph 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 frs, and feeble steps. They venture,
also 10 express hope that Editors personally rpo-
litcay friendly, will give this brief prospectus an
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to ac-
knowledge IN suitable manner
J. l.. MARTIN
HEART.