Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-08
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THE Subscribers propose TO publish, at the
| seat of Government, weekly newspaper, to
be called "THE SPEcTAToR." They believe
that such publication will not be supertfuous
Its plan will be different from that of the pa.
pers already established in Washington. 1t
will not give the debates at length. but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contri-
butte to their elucidaton. --Strking OF interes-
ting speeches will also be Inserted, from time
to time, or such extracts therefrom as may be
most worthy of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the
! questions Of the day with spirit and with firm
( ness, and in manner which, 1T is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the populartaste. fami-
liarity with domestic politics, acquired by a re-
sdence of several years at the capital, aid the
soiourn of one ofthem abroad, of similar dura
ton, at an interesting period of European histo-
! ~, have given them some slight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
Intelligent Sources will also be furnished. and
it shall be their effort to present to their rea-
ders that attractive variety, without which the
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-
tons and promote national interests Judici-
Gus selections from foreign jon"nals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English. popular attention in. this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,) cannot but interest the ENDURING reae
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sym
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, of his own country Nor will literature
and general criticism be egiected-though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of a
political journal In wQrd it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and in
structive paper, for which, they are persuad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat Of
Government
Without appealing to their past position and
exertions, they will content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
y and unchangeably Democratic, yet, they
would fain hope, not iliberal Or uncharitable
They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom. yet-with that moderation
which gives additional strength to frmness,
and that candor which rs the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and diff
icuties 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 abortive, second may tri-
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said,
by wise and a great man, that no human en-
terprse would be attempted if every objection
must first be removed. The subscribers have
resolved to try, at least and ell they ask of
their friends is kind support of their feeble
steps They venture. also, to express a hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this iefprospectus an Insertions
favor which thew will he hanDv to ackpOw-
ledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
]. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
s. per annum, and proportonably for shorter
periods, payable invariably in advance or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years 1t is
proposed to issue the first number early in
June.
Postmasters are authorized to remit sub
scriptions. Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
MARTIN & HEART,