The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-30
DRosPEcTus on Thr spEcrAroR -rhe

DRosPEcTUs OF TIE sPECTAToR.-Th
subscribers propose TO Psblish, at the seat of
Lover Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They beieye that such |
publication will not be superluous. h Clan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington. II will not give the debates stleneth
but present comprehensive and satisfactory 4um-
mary of the proceedings in both Houses of Congrss
with such comment or remarks as will contribute d,
their calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time TO time such ex-
tracts therefrom as may be most worthy Of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the questions
Of the day with spirit and with fairness, and in
which, il is hoped, will prove acceptable
to the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics. acquired by residence of several years al
the capital and the soourn of one of them abroad Of
similar duration, at an interesting period Of European
history, have given them slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from intelligent
sources 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 are constantly
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere of
mere personal and party politics, attention to which
cannot fail to elucdate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judiclous selections from
foreign journals, which so accessible in Wash
ngton, continental as well English, popular at
teAtion In this county being directed too exclusively
to the latter cannot but interest the nquiring read
whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample Of his
own country. Nor will literature and general crt-
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends OF political journal. In word, 1t
i the design Of the subscribers to furnish spirited
and Estrucus paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar fcilites are found at the seat Of Govern
NETT.
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 or uncharitabe. They will discuss questions
and Judge men 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 attend novel undertaking Of
this nature But one man may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved aborye,
second may triumph over every obstacle. Ii has been
said, by wise and great man, that no human enter
prise would be attempted 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 yepure
also, to express hope that Editors, personally po-
cally friendly, will give this brief prospectus an
sertion-a favor which they will be happy to &C.
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
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