Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-18
PROSPECTUS
OfaJNsto Journal, to be Published at the CitJ
Of Washmgton,
BY Way & GIDEON, FOR THE EDITORS.
ENTITLED

THE AMERICAN MERCURY.
IHE establishments of another Journal at ths
seat OF the NATIONAL government, may, pe,hups be
considered by some, as premature aud unnecessary
Ut this time; while by Others it will be hailed with
pleasures as another source of intelligence and auu-
thor medium of information, from which much bepe
INT may he derived. Means for diffusng light aud
ruil, and knowledge can never be loo extensively
multiplied OF too generally promoted. In all free
governments the press is eInphaticaly the palad;
nm of liberty, and ii is only in despotisms that its
range IS circumscribcd and its energies DESTROYED
IL is by free, unrestrained, and easy diffusion of
knowledge, and especially political knowledge, that
the liberties OF nation can be preserved this is
best effected by means of the press, therefore, can-
not be too widely or generally established.
Promises arc SO frequently made in undertaking.
OF this Sort a so often violated, that we shall for
bear !" make more this occasion than we intend
TO fulfil. But, this we will say, without the aprre-
hcicn of failure, that every effort shall be made To
diiiusc The most correct nformatio; support the;
principles of republicaisnl in their purify; to de
lend the measures oI government that are bottoned
on these principles, and that IRE calculated to pro-
mote the general good; asd TO cudaayor to cherish
a spirit OF union and harmony among the confede-
rated members -four great republic. And While we
do this, shall be inattentye to tho claims of
American literature and science, hitherto too much
neglected, but VIII, a, all faeorable opportunities
labor 10 contribute to their advancemnnt and 10
promote their success. Through the medium of lii
oii' 1s'itNoi fEoeTteU rom time to
TING, we shall eiideayor, moreover beget and s.
ter, as far as we are able, taste for letters and
love OF sciences that will add the crjayment az
well as the happiness OF ali who feel their influence
Established, as this journal viii be, the seat of
governments it viii lie in the power of the editors to
put their patrons III possession of whatever of irte-
rest may transpire, either in the cabinet or the coun
ctis OF the nation, AID 10 communicate Tie inforna-
ton as it comes Immediately from It's source Tn.
proceedings OF Congress, and sketches of tie de-
bates, with the most important official communities
tons, shall also, be regularly given. and in short 70
effort shah be omitted the part Of the editors to
render the Journal as interesting and useful as pos
siblc.
As we purpose TO be, on all occasions, perfectly
candic,wc think il but proper to this time
that, as il respects tic different candidates for the
Presidential CHAIR our choice is decidedly in favor
Of HENRY CLAY, whose talents and genius we
respect, and whose claims the high Office to which
so many asIiring we shall cndcavor to suppurt.
but, at the same time. with that temperance and
courtesyw,ch think due to the character not
only of HENRY CLAY, but TO that Of bis rivals and
whcb,we are suie, will be more agreeable 20 all,
than the rude ribadry and low s:unilily in which
some have iEduIscd in pushing forward tie claims
Of their favorrc candidate. Tie principles to which
Mr CLAY has adhcrc in the whole OF his political
career, arc precisely those VIC shall maintain we
are avocaesfor whatever will c0nduce to The pros
pcrty and welfare Of ihe nation; AID the leadiup
traits of Mr. Clay political life bave been those OF
deep attachment to his country, and to whatever
would promote its interests and strong dcsfre 10
advance the cause of fcedom, and 10 protect and
support tire unaliebable fights ofmau
or the course VIC shall pursue, therefore, and tie
principles We shall advocate, think we have said
enough, af, with this brio. expose of our intentions
IN Tie oStab lisne1t If this joo5nal, throw Our
selves upon the pablic, in tie expectation Of obtain
ipg portion Of their patronage.
TERMS.
IL,
imperial paper. tirep times week, the mornings
Of Tets5og, J7sussdag, and Scftrdg, during The re-
cess Of Congress, az SIS dollars per apnGn payable
half yearly; aud every day during the session, at
an extra charge % three dollars fos each session.
The publicaton win probably be commenced
early in August nest. ~ which time, persons bol.w
subscription papers, requested TO scfuyp thern
All congratulations ad3sessed to the Editors, %
be post-paiJ.
IL Editors Of Newspapers, 10 the Utited States.
requested to give the above few inse rsioos am,
the faror win be ci,cerfaly recipfeca,ed
Washington, Joae ;.