Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-12

.,at though tue merits OF bis paper may
rot proye equivalent 10 the small pecunla-
~ cost of it, yet an ample remuneration
NAV be found in the consideration OF hav-
inc relieved young and helpless family.
Bu, he is mol without hope, that the work
;tseIfwill prove to be not altogether UNI
worthy of the public patronage.
A paper upon the plan now proposed
containing summary of the topics ordina-
rilv inserted in such publications, ana at
nr;ce 90 reduced, as to render 1t acces-
s;b,e to all, is acknowledged by many to
hove been long wanted With what ablli-
~ the one proposed will be conducted the
nnblic will Judge. The Editor can, at
least premise, that no pains will be spared
a;,ber nv his own exertions, or by the as
s;.tauce Of literary gentlemen on whose
kindness he relies, TO give interest and worm
10 his pages.
IN the present tranquil state OF the poll
tical world, a newspaper editor, Is, indeea'
cut oil from that ever ready source which IS
to he found in the history ofwarand blood
shed. But, happily, what is wanting IN
this view, to feed the cravings OF Warllke
spirits, is more than supplied by the fruit
ful sources OF true and permanent interest
which are opened 10 us by the pacihcat'on
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
mems which lay empires in RUNS, ana
drencb fields with blood. The progress OF
learning, the Improvements in arts and
science, the daily discoveries on agrlcui-
ture, the inpulsion Of machinery, by which
labor is saved, navigation facilitated, and
agriculture and commerce rendered more
prosperous-the triumphant march OF hu-
mainly and religion, by means OF asylums
for the deaf and dumb, Bible Colonization,
anu Abolition Societies, Sunday Schools,
and various other noble institutions, where
by the blessings of knowledge, OF ciylliza-
ton and christianity are extending through
out The world these are topics which are
fraught with high interest and instruction
20 those who wish well to the best interests
of mankind. 1t will be the object OF the
Editor to disseminate information on these
subjects, and to furnish motives for their fur
Their accomplishment. The earliest foreign
news, abstracts of the proceedings OF Con-
gress, the political relations of this coun-
try towards others, marine intelligence, re-
markable occurrences, interesting law re-
ports, and all subjects connected with them,
will obtain the earliest notice. Essays, Sc
Iected aud original, on morality and reli-
gicn, will also fnd place in this paper.
Whatever tends to undermine virtue and
relig ion. these great pillars OF government,
and of social order; whatever is contrary to
chastity and deCorum whatever tends to
excite disorganzation and Sedition in GO
vemment, or animoSities and quarrels in
socic;v, will be diScountenanced and OPP
posed Personal invectives and recrimi
nations will therefore not be admitted
In short, il viii be the study of the Editor
10 make his paper repository of what
ever is interesting, entertaining and useful
tohis readers, whether as subjects ofgovern-
ment, or as men and members of society,
or as phianthropists or christians. With
these views and motives he now appeals 10
generous public for their patronage, no.
ping that the worthy citizens Of this place
and lis vicinity, will at least give him the
opportunity of a trial, by which he expects
toredetmlhe pledges now givento carry in
to effect the high objects Of his undcrta-
king. JOHN WINTER.
.1ieraadric, Jaaary II, 1919.