Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-13
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ANpRlA 4" EEKBf MESSENGER.
LIST. This paper will be printed on a
new Tyre, qLarto form. and super royal
particular attention will he PAID
10 the press work, which, the Editor does
not hesitate to declare, shall not be exceli
led by any other paper OF tile same size in
the United States.
gu. The price to subscribers will he two
dollars per year, one-half to be paid on
subscribing, the balance at the md oil six
months. Any person subscribing, may
Withdraw his or her name at the expiration
| of tho half year, il not convenient to take
| the paper any longer.
! Sd. 1t is expected that this paper will
| have handsome support from the citizens
| of Alexandra, Georgetown, Washington,
Baltimore, Frederick. town, Leesbus. and
/; other PLACES, where subscription papers are
to be sent, the Alexandria Weekly Siessen-
| ger will, therefore, prove an important
| hicle TO advertising customers, whose ia
vors are respectfully requested.
PROSPECTUS.
! IN announcing this Prospectus TO the
pusiic, the Editor deems it respectful to
{ submit the motives which nave Induced the
! undertaking, as well as the plan on which
! IL Will De COnuuCeu.
Grown old and in6rm in the duties of his
profession, he feels himself under the nes
cessity OF attempting something towards the
support Of bis family, which he has not
been able hitherto 10 effect by the small
stipend that lie has been accustomed to re.
f. ceive. He POUNDS no small portion OF his
i hopes OF success, therefore, on the fact,
that, though the merits of his paper may
not prove equivalent to the small pecunia-
ry cost OF 1t, yet an ample remuneration
may be tound in the consideration OF havi
ing relieved a young and helpless family.
{; But he is not without hope, that the work
itself will prove 10 DE not altogether IN.
worthy Of the public patronage.
paper upon the plan now proposed,
containing summary Of the topics ordina-
rily inserted in such publications, and at
price so reduced, as TO render il access
sible 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, al
least, premise, that no pains will be spared
either by his own exertions, or by the as.
sirtance OF literary gentlemen on whose
kindness ne relies, TO give interest ana orth
to his pages.
| In the present tranquil state of the polls
teal world, a newspaper editor, is; indeed,
I,cut oil from that ever ready source which is
10 be found in the history Of war and blood
shed. But, happily, what is wanting in
this view, TO feed tne cravings Of warlike
spirits, is more than supplied by the fruit
full sources OF true and permanent interest
which are opened ~ US by the paci6cation
of the world. There is still left sufficient of
theme, which though apparently less bril-
liant in character or daring IN action, i. not
less splendid or useful than those achieve
mcnts which lay empires in ruins, and
drench fields with blood. The progress of
learning, the Improvements in arts and
science, the daily discoveries on agricul-
ture, the impulsiou OF machinery, by which
labor is saved, navigation facilitated, and
agriculture and commerce rendered more
prosperous-the triumphant march of hui
mainly and religion, by means Of asyIums
for the deaf and dumb, Bible Colonization,
and Abolition Societies, Sunday Schools,
and various other noble institutions, wnere-
by the blessings Of knowledge, of civiIiza-
tion and christianity are extending through.
out the world these are topics which are
fraugbt with high interest and instruction
J to those who s. ish 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 theirfu 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 subj 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 to undermine virtue and
religion, these great pillars of government,
and of social order; whatever is contrary to
chastity and decorum whatever tends to
excite disorganization and sedition in go
vernment, or animOsities and quarrels IN
society, will be discountenaHced and OPP
posed. Personal invectives and recrimi-
nations will therefore not be admitted
In short, il will be the study OF the Editor
TO make bis paper repository OF what.
ever is interesting, entertaining and usefui
tohis readers, whether as subjects ofgovern-
ment, or as men and members OF society,
or as philanthropists or christians. With
these views and motives he now appeals to
a generous public for their patronage, ho.
ping that the worthy citizens of this place
and its vicinity, viii at least give him the
opportunity Of trial, by which be expects
to redeemthe pledges now eivento carry in-
TO effect the high objects of bis underta-
king. JOf1N WINTER.
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