The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-23

DROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR.--The
il subscribers propose to publish, al the seat OF
Government Weekly Newspaper, To be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not be superfuous It's plan VIII be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington IL will not give the debates at iengh
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings 10 both Houses OF Congress-
with such comment or remarks as VIII contribute 10
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time TO time, or such eN-
tracts therefrom may be most worthy OF attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
of the day with spirit and with fairness, and III
manner which, il is hoped, will prove acceptable
10 the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics acquired by residence OF several years at
the capital and the soourn of 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 TO present 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 eluedate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicious selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible in Wash
ington, continental as well English, popular at
tention in tins county being directed too exclusively
10 the latter cannot but interest the nquirng read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
country. Nor will literature and general crti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate TO the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, il
i the design of the subscribers 10 furnish spirited
and instructive papor for which, they persuaded,
peculiar fcilltes found at the seat of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with decar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet they would iain hope, not IL
liberal or unchartable. They will discuss que,tio
and judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO frmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge of
sincerity
They are fully sensible of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend novel undertaking of
this nature But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortiye, a
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 a kind
support of their first and feeble steps. They venture
aso to express hope that Editors, personally po-
lticaly friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they viii be happy to &C
knowledge in suitable manner.
J. i. MARTIN.
J. HEART