The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-12
DROsPECTUs OF TIE spECTAToR.-The

DROSPECTUs OF THE sPECTATOR.-The
il subscribers propose 10 publish, at the seat of
Government Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"THE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication will not be superfuous. Its plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in 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 remarks as will contribute TO
their elucidation Striking interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time to time or 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
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 soourn OF one 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
sources will also be furnished, and IL shall be their
effort to present TO their readers that attractive variety
without which The most important topics are apt TO
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 elucdate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which accessible in Wash
ington, continental as well English, popular at
tentioB In this count being directed too exclusively
to the latter) but interest the nquirng read
whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample Of his
own country. Nor will literature and general crtl-
csm be neglected, though kept subo dinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, II
is the design of the subscribers to FUR lsh spirited
and instructive papor for which, they persuaded,
peculiar elites are 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 fam hope, not IL
liberal or uncharitable. They will discuss que tons
| and Judge with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to frmness, and
that cardor 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 man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortve,
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 po-
cally 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