The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-27
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DROSPECTUS OF THE SPECTATOR. The
j subscribers propose 10 publish, at tic scat Of
Goycrnmcui q Weekly Newspaper, 90 bc called
"TIIE SPECTATORS They believe iLlt such
publication will not be supcTtuous. lls plan viii be
Different from that Of the papers already established
IN Washington ltwLlnot give the debates at length,
but present comprehensive and satisfactory sum-
mary Of the proceedings in both Houses OF Congress,
with such comment OF remarks will contrbute 10
their calculation. Striking interesting speeches
viii also be Inserted from time TO time, such eN-
tracts lherelroin as may be most worthy OF attention.
The editorial department viii discuss the questions
OF The day with spirit and with fairness, aud ia
manner which, il is hoped, viii prove acceptable
To the popular tasle. A familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence of several years at
the capital and the soourn 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, aud il shall be their
effort 10 present TO their readers that attractive variety
without which the most important topics are apt TO
pail upon the public mind. Events constantly
curing, at home and abroad, beyond the sphere Of
mere personal and party politics, attention 10 which
cannot fail To elucidae political questions and pro-
mote national interests. Judiclous selections from
foreign Journals which are so accessible in Wash
ington, continental as well English popular at
tention in this count being directed too exclusively
TO the atter) cannot but interest the inquring read
er,whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympahies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, of his
own country. NOR VIII literature ana general cfiti-
cism be neglected. though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political Journal. Ia word, il
Is the design of the subscribers 10 iurr s a spirited
and instructive papor for which, they persuaded
peculiar fcilites are found al the seat OF Govern
ment.
Without appealing to their past position and exer-
tons they will content themselves here with decar-
ing that their opinions are thoroughly and unchange-
ably Democratic, yet, they would iain hope not IL
liberal uncharitable They will discuss que,tions
and judge men with freedom, yet with that modera-
ton which gives additional strength 10 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
tins nature But one man may succeed here another
has failed and when effort has proved abortiye,
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 or POI
liticay friendly, will give this brief prospectus
serton---a favor which they will be happy TO &C
knowledge in suitable manner
J. l.. MARTIN.
J. HEART.