The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-07

nRospEcrUs or THE sPECfAToR.--Ths
il subscribers propose 10 publish, az the seat Oh
Government, a Weekly Newspaper, TO be called
"THE SPECTATOR They believe that such
publication will not be superfuous. lis plan wlil be
different from that of the papers already established
in Washington. II will not give the debates at length
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary of the proceedings IN both Houses OF Congress-
with such comment remarks as VIII contribute 10
their elucidaton. Striking or interesting speeches
will also BIO inserted, from time 10 time, or sueh eA-
tracts therefrom may be most worthy Of attention
The editorial department will discuss the questions
of the day with spirit and with Harness, anu III
manner which, it is hoped, will prove aecePtabie
to the popular taste familiarity WIN oones' =,
politics. acquired by residence OF several years al
the capital and the sojouu OF one OF them abroad, Oh
similar duration, at an interesting period OF European
history, have given them some slight advantages ior
the task proposed Communications from ihteliiSen'
sources will also be furnished and 1t shall De their
effort To present 10 their readers that attractive variety,
without which the most important topics are apt 10
pail upon the public mind. Events are constantly oc-
curing at home and abroad, beyond the sphere OF
mere personal and party politics, attention 10 when
cannot fail to eucidate political questions and pro-
mote national interests Judicous selections from
foreign journals, which are so accessible in Wash
ington continental well as English, popular at
tenton in this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter) cannot but interest the nquirng read
err whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
own country Nor will literature and general crti-
csm be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In a word, 1t
l. the design Of the subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded,
peculiar faciltes are found at the seat Of Govern
mcnt.
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 uncharitahe. They will discuss questions
aud judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength to iirmness, 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 abortive,
second may triumph over every obstacle. IL has been
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,
aso to express hope that Editors, personally or po-
liticay friendly, will give this brief prospectus an IN
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to &C
knowledge in a suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
| J. HEART.