Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-08-25
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| THE Subscribers propose to publish, at the
seat Of Government, a weekly newspaper to
be called "T,HE SPECTATOR" They believe
that such publication will not be supetffuous
I It's 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 in both Houses OF Congress,
with,such comment or remarks as will contr-
butte to their Notwithstanding or rteres-
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 populartaste. A fami-
liaritv with domestic politics, acquired bya re-
sidence Of several years at the capital, and the
soiourn of one OF them abroad, ofsimilar dura'
ton, at an interesting period of European histo.
~, have given them some Sigh advantages
for the task proposed. Communications from
intelligent sources will also be furnished, and
it 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,
at home and abroad, beyond the sphere of
mere personal and party politics, attention to
which cannot fail to elucidate political ques-
tons and promote national interests Judici-
Gus selections from foreign journals, which are
are so accessible in Washington, continental as
we'll as English, popular attention in this
country being directed too exclusively to the
latter,l cannot bat interest the enquirng rea,
der. whose liberal curiosity and expansive SYM
nathies extend beyond the confines, however
ample, of his own country. Nor will literature
and general criticism be neglected-though
kept subordinate 10 the paramount ends of a
political Journal In a word, it is the design
Of the subscribers to furnish spirited and IN
structive paper. for which, they are i,ersuad-
ed, peculiar facilities are found at the seat of
Government
without appealing to their past position and
exertons, they viii content themselves here
with declaring that their opinions are thorough
ly and unchangeabty Democratic, yet, they
would fain hope, not iiberal or uncharitable
They will 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
hculties which must ever attend a novel under
taking Of this nature. But one man may sue
ced, where another has failed and when one
effort has proved abortiye, second may trl
umph over every obstacle. 1t has been said,
by wise and a 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 a hope
that Editors, personally or politically friendly,
will give this brief prospectus an inserton-a
favor which they will be banDy to atknoW-
ledge in q suitable manner