The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-24
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i subscribers propose 10 publish at The seat o.
Government, Weekly Newspaper, to be called
"TlIE SPECTATORS They believe that such
publication win not be superfuous. Ii plan VIII De
different from that Of The papers already established
in Washington Itwllnot 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 calculation. Striking or interesting speeches
will also be inserted from time 10 time or SUCH eA-
tracts herefrom 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. familiarity with domestic
politics, acquired by residence Of several years al
The capital and the sooum 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 IT 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 oil
mere personal and party Poilucs, attention 10 ~hoh
cannot fail 10 elucdate political questions and pro-
mote national interests, yudicious selections from
foreign journals, which SO accessible IN wash
ngtoD, continental as well as English, popular at
tentoD in this county being directed too exclusively
TO the latter) cannot but interest the inquirng read
er whose liberal curiosity and expansive sympatbies
extend beyond the confines, however ample, Of his
own country. Nor will literature and general crit
cism be neglected, though kept subordinate to the
paramount ends of political journal. In word, II
il the design of The subscribers TO furnish spirited
and instructive paper, for which, they persuaded
peculiar f4ctcs are 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 uncharitabe. They will discuss questions
| and judge 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 fully sensible Of the doubts and difficult
| ties which must ever attend novel undertaking of
this nature. But one may succeed where another
has failed and when effort has proved abortive
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-
litcaly friendly will give this brief prospectus
seron--a favor which they will be happy to &C.
| knowledge in suitable manner.
J. l.. MARTIN.
| j. HEART.