The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE sPEcTAToR.ZThs

DRosPECTUs OF THE sPECTATOR.a-Th
i subscribers propose 10 publish, at the seat OF
Government Weekly Newspaper, TO be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication viii not be superfluous Its plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
IN Washington Ii wiHnot give the debates al length,
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary Of the proceedings in both Houses OF congress,
with such comment remarks as VIII contribute to
their elucdation. 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 viii discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, and IN
manner which, il is hoped, VIII prove acceptable
to 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 oil
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 IL shall be their
effort present their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere oil
personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail to elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judiclous selections IRON
foreign journals, which accessible IN Wash
ngton, continental as well English, popular at
tention in this country being directed too exclusively
to the latter cannot but interest the nquiring read
erwhose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathles
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
is the design Of the subscribers 10 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 deear-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would fam hope, not IL
liberal or uncharitable. They will discuss questions
and Judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton hch 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 ever attend novel undertaking Of
this nature. But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortive
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-
lcally friendly will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy 10 ac-
| knowledge in suitable manner
| J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.