The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-16

j subtcribets propose 10 rubirh, 81 Inc stsi OF
Government a Weekly Newspaper. 10 be called
.TfE SPECTATORS They believe that surt o
publication will mol be superflous. Its plan will bc
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington II viii not 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 az WIZ contribute 10
their elucdation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time To time, or such ex
tracts herefrom as may be most worthy Of attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, ana 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 al
the capital and The sooum 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
sources will also be furnished, and II shall be their
effort present TO their readers that attractive variety,
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail TO elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judclous selections from
foreign journals which are so accessible IN Wash
ingtoD, continental as well English, popular at
tentioD in this count being directed too exclusively
To The atter cannot but interest the nquiring read
whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathes
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
country. Nor will literature and general crt
cism be neglected. though kept subo dnate to the
paramount ends OF political Journal In word II
il the design of the subscribers to FUR sh spirited
and instructive paper for which, they are persuaded,
peculiar f.cilites found at the seat Of Govern
men
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with decar
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchonge-
ably Democratic, yet, they would iain hope not IL
liberal uncharitabe. They will discuss que tions
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 man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortive
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 Or po-
itically friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to C.
knowledge in suitable manner
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.