Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-09-15
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THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat OF Government, weekly newspaper to
be called ssTHE SPECTATOR. They believe
! that such a publication will not be superffuous.
It's plan will be different from that of the pa,
pers already established III Washington. 1t
will not give the debates at length, but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings in both Houses Of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contr-
butte to their elucitlation.- Striking or interes
ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
TO time, or such extracts thevefron as may be
most worthy Of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the
questions Of tue day with spirit and with firm
ness, and in manner 'Ihich, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the popnlsrtaste. A FAM
liarity with domestic politics. acquired hya re-
silcnce Of several years at the capital. q ID the
s)iourn Of one oFthem abroad, Of similar dura
ton, at an interesting period OF European histo
nv, have gwen them some Sight advantages
Cor the task proposed, Communications from
inteligent sources VIII also be furnished and
shall be their effort to present to their rea =
ders that attractive variety, without which the
most important topics are apt to pail upon the
public mind Events are constantly occurring,
az home and abroad, beyond the sphere of
mere personal and party politics, attention to
which cannot fail to elucidate political CUES
tons AMI promote national interests .Fudici-
Gus selections from fnreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
well as English. (popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively TO the
latter cannot but interest the enquring rea>
der, whoseilber curiosity and expansive syrn-
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, ofh's own country. Nor will literature
and general criticism be eglected--though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends Of a
political journal. In a word, il is the design
OF the subscribers to furnish spirited and IN
structive paper, for which, they are persuat-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat Of
Government.
Without appealing to their past position and
exertions, they will content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
ly and unchangeabiy Democratic, yet, they
would fam hope, not Liberal or unchartable
They will discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom Vet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to firmness,
and that candar which is the best proof and
pledge Of sincerity
They are fully sensible ofthe doubts and diff
ficultes which must ever attend novel under
taking Of this nature. But one man NAV SIC
ced, where another has failed and when one
umph over every obstacle 1t has been said
by wise and great man. that no human en-
terprise would be attempted Il every objection
must first be removed, The subscribers have
resolved to try at least and ell they ask Of
their friends is kind support of their feeble
steps They venture, also, to express hope
that Editors, personally OF politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an insertion-a
favor which they will be happy to aCknow-
ledge in suitable manner
J. J.. MARTIN.
]. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator viii be published weekly, at
S. per annum, and proportionably for shorter
periods, payable invariably in advance Or S.
for two subscriptions, or for two years. 1t is
proposed to issue the first number eally iii
June.
Postmasters are authorized to remit sub
scriptions Letters and communications to the