The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-01
DRosPECTUs on THE sPEcTAToR.--The

DROsPECTUs OF THE SPECTATOR The
II subscribers propose TO publish, at the seat Of
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
sTHE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication will not be superiluous. Its plan viii be
different from that Of the papers already established
IN washington twilinot give the debates at length,
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary oil the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contribute To
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be Inserted, from time to time, or such
tracts thererom as 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, il is hoped, will prove acceptable
to the popular taste familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence of several years at
the capital and the sojourn of of them abroad, Of
similar duraton at an interesting period OF European
history, have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed Communications from intelligent
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 at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail TO eucidae political questions and pro-
mote national interests Judiclous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible IN WASH
ington, continental as well as English popular at
tenton in this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter cannot but interest the nquirng read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines however ample, Of his
own country Nor will literature and general crIti-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, il
is the design of The subscribers to furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar facilities found at the seat of Govern
ment
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tions they will content themselves here with declar
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic yet, they would fan hope, not IL
liberal unchartable. They will discuss questions
and Judge men 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 ever attend novel undertaking OF
this nature. But may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortve,
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 kind
support Of their first and feeble steps They venture,
also to express hope that Editors, personally or po-
liticay friendly will give this brief prospectus an
sertion--a favor which they viii be happy to ac-
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J, l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART