The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-02

DRosPEcTus OF THE SPECTATOR. The
subscribers propose to publish, atthe seat OF
Government, Weekly Newspaper, 70 be called
"THE SPECTATOR" They believe that such
publication will not be superduous. itsplan wl DC
different from that of the papers already established
IN Washington II willn give the debates at length,
but present a comprehensive and satisfactory sum-
mary Of the proceedings In both Houses Of Congress,
with such comment or remarks as will contribute TO
their elucidation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be Inserted, from time TO time such ex
tracts thereirom may be most worthy Of 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
10 the popular taste. A familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence OF several years al
the capital and the sojourn of of them abroad, Of
similar duration, at an interesting period of European
history, have given them some slight advantages for
the task proposed. Communications from Intelligent
sources will also be furnished, and il 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 oc-
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, attention TO which
cannot fail to elucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which are so 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 nqurng read
er.whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, of his
own country. Nor will literature and general criti-
csm be neglected, though kept subo. dlnate to the
paramount ends OF political Journal. In word, il
is the design of The subscribers to FUR lsh spirited
and instructive paper for which, they persuaded,
peculiar f-ciites found at the seat Of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons, they will content themselves here with declar-
ing that their opinions thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, YET they would fam hope, not IL
liberal or uncharable They will discuss que tions
and Judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to rmness 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 man may succeed where another
has failed and when one effort has proved aborve,
second may triumph every obstacle. 1t hasbeen
said, by wise and great man, 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 or pc
litca friendly will give this brief prospectus an IN
serton---a favor which they will be happy to &C
knowledge in suitable manner.
j. L. MARTIN.
J. HEART