The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-14
T1R0spEcTUs or THE sPEcrAroR.-Thc


4 subscribers propose 10 publish, at l1c seat Of
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
eTIIE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not be superiiuoas- lis plan viii be
different from that Of the papers already established
10 Washington II twill not give the debates at length,
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary Of the proceedings In both Houses oil congress,
with such comment or remarks as VIII contribute 10
their calculation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be Inserted from time 10 time or such ex-
tracts herefrom 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, viii prove acceptable
10 the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence OF several years at
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 Tor
the task proposed. Communications from Intelligent
sources will also be furnished, and II shall be their
effort present their readers that attractive Variety
without which the most important topics are apt TO
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oc-
curing, at 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 are so accessible IN Wash
ngton continental as well as English, popular at
ention IN this count being directed too exclusively
to the latte cannot but interest the nquirng rend-
er whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample Of his
own country. Nor will literature and general crt
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word 1t
the design of the subscribers to furnish spirited
and Instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar facilities found at the seat OF Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tions, they will content themselves here with decar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would fain hope, not IL
liberal uncharitable. They will discuss questions
and judge with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to iirmness, 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 abortye,
second may triumph over every obstacle. 1t has been
said, by wise and great man, that no human enter
prise would be attempted 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-
tcaly friendly, will give this brief prospectus an IN
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to &C.
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. L. MARTIN.
J. HEART.