The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-31

DROsPECTUs OF THE sPECTATOR.-The
i subscribers propose to publish, at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, 10 be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not be superiuous. Its plan will be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington. II 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 or remarks as will contribute 10
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 time, such ex-
tracts thereirom may be most worthy Of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the questions
of the Gsy with spirit and with fairness and IN
manner which, it is hoped, will prove acceptable
to the popular taste. 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 interesting period of European
history, have given them 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 constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics. attention to which
cannot fail to eucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which accessible in Wash
ingon, continental as well English, popular at
tenton In this county being directed too exclusively
to the latter) cannot but interest the inquirng read
| err, whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, of his
own country Nor will literature and general criti-
csm be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends OF political journal. In word, it
Is the design of the subscribers To furnish spirited
and instructive pap IT, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar facilities 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 fain hope, not il
liberal uncharitable. They will discuss questions
| and judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO hrmness, 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 may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortye, a
second may triumph 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-
ltcaly 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.