Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-01-11

4 paper upon the plan now proposed,
containing summary of the topics ordina-
r;ly inserted in such publications, and at
Srice so reduced, as TO render IT access
.ible TO all, is acknowledged by many to
have been long wanted. With what ablii-
~ the one proposed will be conducted, the
public will judge. The Editor can, at
least, premise, that no pains will be spared
either by bis own exertions, or by the as
sistance Of literary gentlemen on whose
kindness he relies, TO give interest and worth
to his pages. :.
In the present tranquil state of the poll
teal world, newspaper editor, Is, indeed
on, oif from that ever ready source which Is
70 he found in the history of warand blood
she'd. But, happily, what is wanting IN
,bis view, to feed lhe cravings OF warllke
,p;ri.s, is more than supplied by the fruit
fnI sources of true and permanent interest
which are opened to US by the pacltcation
Of HE world. There is still left sufficient OF
theme, which though apparently less bril-
liant in character or daring IN action, Is not
less splendid or useful than those achieve
menis which lay empires in ruins, and
french fields with blood. The progress OF
learning, the improvements in arts and
science. the daily discoveries on agrlcul-
ture. the impusiou 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 deal and dumb, Bible Colonization,
and Abolition Societies, Sunday Schools,
and various other noble Institutions, where
by the blessings of knowledge, OF civiiza-
tion and christianity are extending through
out ne world these are topics which are
fraught with high interest and instruction
To 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-
maIkable occurrences, interesting law re-
ports, and all subjects connected with them,
will obtain the earliest notice. Essays, Sc
Iected and original, on morality and reli-
gicn, will also find a 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 aniTosities and quarrels in
society, will be discountenanced and OPP
posed. Personal invectiyes and recrlml-
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 az philanthropists c. christians. With
these views aud motives he now appeals TO
a generous public Tor their patronage, ho-
ping that the worthy citizens of this place
and It's vicinity, will at least give him the
opportunity of trial, by which he expects
toredeemthe pledges now givento carry in
"a effect the high objects Of his underta-
king. JOHN WINTER.
.4iercndrnG, January II, 1919.