Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-04-21
PRO &c T q S
OF THE
8 Z, f. G u A r @ II.

THE. Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat of Government, weekly newspaper, &c
be called "THE SPECTATOR. They believe
that such publication will not be superffuous
ITS plan will be different from that OF the pa
ners already established in Washington. Ii
! win not give the debates at length, but present
a con,3rehensive and satisfactory summary OF
the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress,
n,ith such comment or remarks as will contrl-
butesto their elucidatien. --Striking or nteres-
ting speeches will also be inserted, frem tune
to time. or such extracts therefroin as may be
most worthy of attention.
The editorial department Will discuss the
questions of the day with spirit and with hrm
ness, and in manner which, 1t is hoped, VIII
prove acceptable to the popular taste. fafn'-
iaritv with domestic politics, acquired by re-
sidence of several years at the capital, and the
sniourn of ore of them abroad, OF similar d.lra'
ton, at an interesting period OF European histo-
nv, have given them some sttght advantages
for the task proposed. Communicatiohs rom
intelligent sources will also be FURNISHED ana
it shall be their effort to present to ther rea
ders that attractive variety, without Which ,le
most important topics are apt to pail 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 elucidate political ques-
t;ons and promote national interests Judici-
GUS selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English, popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
Iatter.l cannot but interest the enqulr1ng rea.
der. whose liberal curiosity and expansive SYM
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
annie. Of his own country. Nor twill literature
and general criticism be neglected-thouSh
kept subordinate to the paramount ends OF a
political journal In word, ii is the design
Of the subscribers to furnish a spirited and IN
structiye PAPER. for which, they are 2ersuad-
ed necular facilities are found at the seat OF
Government.
Without appealing to their past position and
exertons. thev will content themselves mere
with deetal1ag. that their opinions are thorough
y and uhchahgeattyt democratic, yet, they
would fain hope, not illibei'al or uncharltable.
They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom, yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength TO irmness,
and that candor which is the best proof aid
pledge of sincerity.
f'rheyare fully sensible ofthe doubts and dit
Geuliies which must ever attend novel UNDER
taking Of this nature. But one man may sue
ced where another has failed and when one
effort has proved aibortive, ascend may tri-
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said,
by wise and q great man, that no human en-
terprise would be attempted if every objection
must first be removed. THE subscribers have
resolved to tty, 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,
will give this brief prospectus an iiisertion-a
favor which they win be happyto a1know-
ledge in a suitable manner.
J. L. MARTIN.
oJ.sHEART. (
FIRMS.
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
So per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods, payable invariably in advance; or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years; It'll
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 free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,
WASHINGTON DC.