Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-09
vE,HE lovers of American Literature are often

aud in eekng the cause OF this effect, they
generally lmpugn either our taste, our muDif-'
ceuce, or our talents. But experience has lons
since taught us, that this fact IS not fair SUBJ
iect for regret or LAMENTATIONS and that It bears
with it no evidence either OF a false taste or
ilIiberal parsimony in the readers, or OF a lack
OF genus or learning in the editors, OF suen
publications.
The fact Is, our national character is so strong
ly marked with the love Of novelty. variety, and
mystery, that, ike the men OF Athens we ara
perpetuaIly in search of some thing news and
while we'll conducted literary journal 10 new,
we have never discovered any tsrdiness or DELI
cheney in patronage and Appreciation. Let us
rejoice, then, whenever we discover fezo 6uG
opening IN the .ga den Of Gterafute; nor suffer
our present Enjoyment 10 be embittered by re-
fectIng, that, like the nigli-6tsemng cerens, is
may shortly close its leaves, and Its beauty and
fragrance be lost forever Bur let Us rather
hope, that. like this wonderful flower, ITS h'tio
brief existence (if, unfortunately, like too ma"
ny OF its predecessors, its existence should be
brief,) will furnish Instruction and delight to
admrIng Thousands.
Under these impressions, we have offered to-
the public something nezc, in the form OF lite
rsry journal. This work is intended as y mir"
Roh,' tor rejecting back to many the infehec-
tuai treasures OF the few, WHO may voluntarily
throw them INTO one common stock for the ge-
reral good. Although it is on the iudlcious
selection and SIX lfuI arrangement Of those free
viii offerings, that the real character and gene
raj utility OF the "NEW YORK MIRROR prln-
cipaiiy depends, yet it must be admitted, that
e5feT7lal appearance is an object OF no MINOR
consideration. The proprietor has. therefore,
assiduously endeavored to give to this work an
elegance corresponding tons contents.
The character OF this work Is Intended to be,
literally aud emphaacaLy, AMERICAN Not that
interesting artcles of foreign origin will be-
wholly excluded; for that would be neither just
nor polite. But all the images reflected from
our Mirror, whether the, be natural or artii-
cial, animate or nanlmste, moral or political,
shall be IN accordance with our national habits.
patriotism, and modes of thinking. 10 nahue
genius, history, scenery, character. and Incl
dents, we shall always give decided prefer
renee, while they tend to keep alive and cher
sh an affection for literature aud the moral VIZ
tues; and while they advocate the useful artss
domestic habits, and republican simplicity or
manners
Although the Editor is well aware ofthe AL
lacy of placing too much dependence upon adj
veniitious, yet it is very proper to state, thaS~
several writer's Of considerable celebrity IN thss"~
literary world, have made voluntary tende
OF their talents, as well as influence, in aid OF
this new enterprise.
AS this publication is intended TO combine n
structlon with amusement, its character is me-
cessarliy miscellaneous. embracing great va
ilety OF matters and subjects. devotion-
however. TO the great interests ct 1artue and
morality is the governing principle W hich sbaiE
characterize 1t in every Stage OF its existence.
Among the variety of subjects TO which thiss
work is devoted, the following are the most
prominent:
ORIGINAL EssAYs-on literature, morals, his
Tory, voyages, travels, American antiquities
the hne arts &c.
REyIEws-ofp publications, foreign & domestic
ORIGINAL MonAL TALks-either fictitious, or
founded on events of real life, in the United
States of America
DEsULToRY SELECTIoNs--with original remark
AMERICAN BIoGRAPHY--or historical sketches
OF tDe lives OF such persons. Of both sexes, as
nave celebrated for their heroism, virtue, FORTH
tude, talents, patriotism, beauty. Csc.
HE DRAM.-comprsins occasional structures
on the New York stage.
The ToiLEr--o description of the newest
fashions, foreign or domestic
The FORUa--or brief sketch OF the debates
of that institution
PRoBLEms-in the arts and sciences
FEMALE CHARAcTERs-manners, beauty, Dress
and education
AsEcDorEs-h humorous, literary, historical, &cs-
P"ETRE-orgnal and selected.
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.
PASSING EVENTS OF THE WEEK &c.
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IN prose and verse, are respectfully solicited
from correspondents ofbolh sexes.
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believed that he is competent 10 edit very
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