The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR

DROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR-Ihe
j subscribers propose to publish, at the seat OF
Government. Weekly Newspaper, to be calle'
THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such ,
publication will not be superluous. Its plan will be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington. IL VIII not give the debates al length
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings in both Houses of Congress,
with such comment or remarks will contribute 10
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time 10 Tune, or such
tracts therefrom may be most worthy OF attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
of the day with spirit and with fairness and in o
manner which, it is hoped will prove acceptable
To the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence OF several years al
he capital, and the sojourn Of one OF them abroad, OF
similar duration, at an interesting period OF European
history, have gwen them some slight advantages for
The task proposed Communications from intelligent
will also be furnished and II shall be their
effort to present 10 their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt TO
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly &C.
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail TO eucldate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections fron.
foreign journals, which accessible IN Wash
ngton, continental as well English, popular at
tetIon in this count being direc ted too exclusive
TO the latter) cannot bat interest the inquirng
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathles
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Di hi
own country. Nor will literature and general crit.
cism be neglected, though kept subo dnate TO the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, 1t
j. the design of The subscribers 10 furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar f elites are found at the seat OF Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tions they will content themselves here wit decIar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchanse
ably Democratic, yet they would fam hope, not IL
liberal unchartable. They will discuss que tions
and Judge mel with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength TO irmness, and
that candor which is the best proof and pledge Of
sincerity
They are 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 abJrtve,
second may triumph every obstacle. IT has been
SAID by wise and great nan, 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 pc
litlcaly friendly will give this brief prospectus
sertiou--a favor which they will be happy to C.
knowledge in suitable manner.
j. l.. MARTIN
j. HEART.