The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-22

DRosPEcTUs OF THE sPECTATOR.-The
Il subscribers propose TO publish, al the seat OF
Government Weekly Newspaper, TO be called
"lliE SPECIATOR." They believe that such a
publication VIII not be superuous. Its plan will be
different from that Of the papers already established
in Washington Ii willnot give the debates al length,
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum
mary OF the proceedings IN both Houses Of Congress
with such comment or remarks will contribute TO
their calculation Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted, from time to time such
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
to the popular taste. familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence Of several years al
the capital and the sojourn Of one 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 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 county being directed too exclusively
to the latter) cannot but interest the nquirng read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympathies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
own country Nor will literature and general erti-
csm be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word it
is the design Of the subscribers to furnish a spirited
and instructive papor, for which, they are persuaded
peculiar t-cies are found al the seat Of Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and
tions, 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 uncharitable. 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 are 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 abortye,
second may triumph over every obstacle. 1T 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,
also, TO express hope that Editors, personally po-
cally friendly will give this brief prospectusan
sertion--a favor which they will be happy to ac-
knowledge in suitable manner.
j. L. MARTIN.
J. HEART.