Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-15
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ANDRlA WEEKLY MESSENGER.
lst. This paper will be printed on a
new type, quarto form. and super royal
particular attention viii he PAID
to ihe press WORK, which, the Editor does
not hesitate to declare, shall not be excel
led ny any other paper OF the same size in
the United States
81. The price TO subscribers will he two
dollars per year, oile-hai to be paid on
subscribing, the balance 1t the end Of six
months. Any person subscribing, NAV
withdraw his or her name at the expiratioi,
eftho halfyear, ifnot contcnient to take
the paper any longer
Sd. IT is expected that this paper will
have handsome support from the citizens
OF Alexandria, Georgetown, Washington,
Baltimore, Frederick town. Leesburg. and
other places, where subscription papers ara
TO be sent. the Alexandria Weekly Messen.
ger will, therefore, prove an important yc-
hcIc to advertising customers, whose "a
vors are respectfully requested.
PROSPECTUS.
in announcing this Prospectus TO the
public, the Editor deems it respectful to
submit the motives which nave induced the
undertaking, as well as the plan on which
it will be conducted.
Grown old and inirm in the duties of his
profession, he feels himself under the ne.
cesslty OF attempting something towards the
support Of his family, which he has not
been able hitherto 10 effect by the small
stipend that he has been accustomed to re-
ceive. lie touEds no Small portion of his
hopes Oh success, there lore, on the fact.
that, though the merits OF bis paper may
mol prove equivalent to the small pecunia.
ry cost Ut II, yet an ample remuneration
may be found IN the consideration OF hay-
ing relieved young and helpless family.
But he is not without hope, that the work
itself will prove TO be not altogether IN.
worthy OF the public patronage.
A paper upon the plan now proposed,
containing summary of the topics ordna-
rily inserted lin such publications, and at
a price SO reduced, as to render il access
sibie to all, is acknowledged by many to
have been long wanted With what abili-
ty the one proposed will be conducted, the
public will Judge. The Editor can, at
least, premise, that no pains viii he spared
either by his own exertions, or by the as
sistance OF literary gentlemen on whose
kindness he relies, to give interest and v osth
to his pages.
In the present Tranquil state of the poll.
tical world, a newspaper editor, i, indeed,
cut OF from that ever ready source which is
to be found in the history of warand blood
She'd. But, happily, what is wanting in
this view, to feed the cravings of warlike
spirits, is more than supplied by the fruit
Il 8 mt
which are opened to US blythe pacifcation
Of the world. There is still LETT sufficient of
theme, which though apparently less bril-
liant in character or daring IN action, is not
less splendid or useful than those achieve
mens which lay empires in ruins, and,
drench fields with blood. The progress of
F; learning, the improvements in arts and
| science, the daily discoveries on agricul-
| ture, the upul>ion OF machinery, by which
| labor is saved, navigation facilitated, and
agriculture and commerce rendered more
Irresponsible triumphant march OF hu-
mainly and religion, by means Of asylums
I for the deaf and dumb, Bible Colonization,
| and Abolition Societies, Sunday Schools,
!, and various other noble Institutions, wnere-
F., by the blessings of knowledge, OF civiliza-
| ton and christianity are extending through
| out the world these are topics which are
! frauebt with high interest and instruction
! 70 those who wish well to the best interests
of mankind. II will be the object Of the
Editor to disseminate information on these
subjects, and to furnish motives Tor their fur
Their accomplishment. The earliest foreign
news, abstracts of the proceedings OF Con-
f! gress, the political relations OF this coun.
| try towards others, marine intelligence, re-
markabe occurrences, interesting law re-
| ports, and all subjects connected with them,
. will obtain the earliest notice. Essays, Sc
! lected and original, on morality and reli-
! gion, will also find place in this paper.
Whatever tends 10 undermine virtue and
religion, these great pillars of governments
and Of social order; whatever is contrary TO
! chastity and decorlm whatever tends to
! excite disorganization AMI sedition in go
yernment, or animositIes and quarrels in
society, will be discountenanced and OPP
posed. Personal inyectiyes and recrifni-
nations will therefore not be admitted
In short, il will be the study oil the Editor
| TO make his paper a repository OF what.
eter il interesting, entertaining an6useful
tobis readers. whether as subjects ofgovern-
mont or as men and members OF society.
or as philanthropists or christians. " ith
these views and motives he now appeals to
a generous public for their patronage, bo-
ping that the worthy citizens of misplace
and its vicinity, Hat least give him the
opportunity OF a trial, by which be expects
to redeemthe pledges now givento carry in
TO effect the high objects of his underta-
king. 1onN HiNlEf.
alerandria. Jonary II, 1919.
Private Tuition.