The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-18

l)ROSfEClUS OF The SPECIATORs-Ih
i subscribers propose 10 publish at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper to be called
''THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such a
publication will not be superfluous. Its plan will be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington. IL 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 or remarks will contribute to
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 time, 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 a
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 soiouu of of them abroad, of
similar duration, at interesting period OF European
history have given them some slight advantages Tor
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
will also be furnished and 1t shall be their
effort TO present to 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 OF
mere personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail to elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judlcous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible in Wash
ington, continental well as English, popular at
tenton in this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter cannot but interest the inqurng read
erwhose 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, IT
is the design of the subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar facilities are 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 fam 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 are fully sensible of the doubts and difficult
ties which must attend novel undertaking OF
this nature. But may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortve,
second may triumph 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 hope that Editors, personally po-
tcay friendly, will give this brief prospectus an IN
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to ac-
knowledge in suitable manner.
| j. l.. MARTIN.
| J. HEART.