The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE spEcrAToR.-The

DR0SPECTUS OF THE sPECTATOR--The
i subscribers propose to publish, at the seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication viii not be superfuous. Its plan will be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington II viii not give the debates az 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 elucidaton. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 Time or such ex-
tracts thererom as may be most worthy oil 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 A familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence of several years at
the capital and the sojoum OF one of them abroad, of
similar duration, at interesting period OF European
history, have given them slight advantages for
the task proposed Communications from intelligent
sources will also be furnished and II 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 al home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail To elucldaie political questions and-Pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which accessible In Wash
ington, continental as well English, popular at
tenton in this count being directed too exclusively
TO the latter cannot but interest the inquirng read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
cism be neglected, though kept subo dinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In a word, it
is the design Of the subscribers to FUR lsh spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar fsciites 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 fain hope, not IL
liberal uncharitabe. They will discuss que stions
and judge 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 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 abortye, a
second may triumph over every obstacle. 1t has been
sah by a wise and great man, that no human enter
prise would be attempted if every objection must first
be removed The subscribers have resolved to ty,
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-
litically friendly, will give this brief prospectus
sertion-a favor which they will be happy TO &C.
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
! J. HEART.