The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-29

PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR.-The
j subscribers propose TO publish, at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper 10 be called
'THE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication will not be superuous. Its plan VIII DC
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington 1t will 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 remarks will contribute 10
their elucidation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time TO time, such
tracts berefrom 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, it is hoped, will prove acceptable
to the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the sooun of one of them abroad, of
similar duration, at an interesting period of European
history, have given them slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished, and it 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, al home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
personal and party politics, attention to which
mote national interests Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible IN Wash
ngtoD, continental as well as English, popular at
tenon In this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter cannot but interest the lnquring read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
country Nor will literature and general criti-
cism be neglected, though kept subo ldinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, 1t
is the design of the subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar facilities found al 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 fan hope, not IL
liberal uncharitabe. They will discuss questions
and judge with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to firmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge Of
sincerity.
They fully sensible of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend a novel undertaking of
this nature. But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortve,
second may triumph over every obstacle IL 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 a hope that Editors, personally po
cally friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to &C
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.