Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-07-28
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THE. Subscribers propose to publish, At the
seat of Government, a weekly newspaper, to
be called &c The SPEcTAroR'' They believe
that such publication will not be superffuous
its plan will be different from that of the pa.
pers already established in Washington. 1t
will not give the debates at length, but present
a comprehensive and satisfactory summary of
the proceedings il both Houses Of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contri-
butte to their elucidstion Striking or nteres-
ting speeches will also be inserted, from time
to time or such extracts therefrom as may be
most worthy of attention.
The editorial department will discuss the
questions of the day with spirit and with firm
ness, and in a manner which, it is hoped, will
prove acceptable to the popular taste fami.
liaritv with domestic politics. acquired by re-
sidence of several years at the capital. and the
solourn of one of them abroad, Of similar dura
ton, at an interesting period of European histo-
ry, have given them some Sight advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources will also be furnished and
it shall be their effort to presentsto their re a.
ders that attractive, variety, without which the
most important topics az apt to pail upon the
public mind Events ar constantly occurring,
at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, attention to
which cannot fail to elucidate political cues.
tons and promote national interests Judci
Gus selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible iii Washington, continental as
well as English. popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,) cannot but interest the ENDURING rea>
der, whose liberal curiosity and expansive SYM
pathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, OF his own country. Nor willslterature
and general criticism be neglected though
kept subordinate to the paramount ends of a
political journal. In word, it is the design
of the subscribers to furnish spirited and IN
structve paper. for which, they are ;,ers,lad
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat of
Government.
Without appealingrto their past position ans,
exertions, they will content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
ly and unchangeably Democratic, vet, they
would fam hope, not illibera Or uncharitable
They viii discuss questions and Judge men
with that freedom, yet with that moderation
which gives additional strength to frmness,
and that candor which is the best proof and
pledge of sincerity.
They are fully sensible of the doubts and DIFF
6culties which must ever attend novel under.
taking OF this nature. But one man may sue
ced, where another has failed; and when one
effort has proved abortive, Second NAV fri
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said
by wise and great man, that no human en-
terprise would be attempted if 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 or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an nsertion-a
favor which they will be happy to acknow-
ledge i'll suitable manner
j. l.. MARTIN.
j. HEART.
TERMS.
The Spectator will be published weekly, at
IS 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 early in
June.
Postmasters ere authorized to remit sub
scrptions Letters and communications to the
editors must be paid or free. Address
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