Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-25
PROSPECTUS
ora Neto Journal, to be Published at the C;tv
Of Washington,
by WAY q GIDEON, FOR THE EDITORS.
ENTITLED
THE AMERICAN ntrpCrypr

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The establishment of another new Journal at the
seat OF the national government, may, perhaps, ba
| considered by some, as premature and unnecessary
at this time while by Others, it will be hailed with
pleasure, as another source of intelligence, and
ther medium OF information, from which much bene-
fit may be derived. Means for diffusng light and
truth and knowledge can never be TOO extensively
multiplied or too generally promoted. In all free
governments the press is emphatically the palad-
un of liberty, and it is only in despotisms that ts
range is circumscribed and its energies destroyed
1t is by free, unrestrained, and easy diffusion of
knowledge, and especially political knowledge that
the Liberties of a nation car be preserved thi, is
best effected by means of the press therefore, cam
| not be too widely or generally established.
Promises are so frequently made i'm undertakings
OF tins sort, and so often violated that we shall for
bear to make more on this occasion than we intend
to fulfill But, this we. will say, without the appre-
tension OF faiure that every effort shall be made to
dbuSe the most correct iniormatIon to support tina
principles of rcpubicanism in their purity; TO de-
fend the measures Of government that are bottomed
OH these principles and that arc calculated TO pro-
mote the general good; and to endeavor to cherish
spirit OF union and harmony among the confede-
rated members of our great republic. And while we
do this shall be nattentive 10 the claims of
american literature and science, hitherto too much
neglected, but win, at all favorable opportunities
labor to contribute TO their advancement and to
promote their success Through the medium of lit
erary and critical essays, inserted from time 10
time, we shall endeavor, moreover beget and fos
ter, as lar as we are able taste for letters and
love of science, that will add 10 the endowment as
well as the happiness of all who feel their influence
Established, as this journal will be- at the seat of
government, 1t will be III the power of the editors to
put their patrons III possession Of whatever of in,e-
may transpire, either in the cabinet or the coun-
ci.s OF the nation, and to communicate the iuforsa-
lion as 1t comes, Immediately from its source. The
proceedings OF Congress, and sketches of the de-
bates, with the most important official communities
tons, shall also, be regularly given and in short no
effort shall be omitted OH the part Of the editors to
render the Journu! interesting and useful as DOS.
sible. -.
AS I'VE purpose TO be, on all occasions, perfectIv
candid, we think il but proper state, at this time
That, as IT respects the different candidates for the
Presidential Chair, choice is decidedly in favor
OF HENRY CLAY, whose talents and genius we
respect, and whose claims TO the high Office TO which
SO many are aspiring, VIC shall cnteavor to gupport:
but, at the same time. with that temperance and
courtesywhich we think due to the character not
only OF HENRY CLAY, but to that of his rivals and
which, VIC are sure, will be more agreeable to ALL
than the rude rbaldIy and low s:urrility in which
some have INDUCED iD pushing forward the claims
of their ftvorie candidate The principles to which
Mr. CLAY has adhered, i'll the whole Of his political
career, are precisely those shall maintain. We
are advoc5tcsor whatever will conduce TO the pros
pcrity and welfare of the nation; and the leading
traits Of MIR. CLAY's political life have been those Of
deep attachment to his country, and to whatever
would promote its interests, and strong desire 10
advance the cause Of freedom, and to protect and
support the unbelievable rights ofman
vi the course we shall pursue, Therefore, and tie
principles we shall advocate, we think we have said
enough, and, with this brief expose ofour intentions
IN the establishment of this journal, we throw Our
selves "pen the public, in the expectation Of obtain
ing portion Of their patronage.
TERMS.
be american JHercury will be published on an
imperial paper, three times week, on the inoruiups
of I,grx nd
cess OF Congress- at six dollars per anHu, payable
hall yearly; and every day during the session, az
au extra charge Of three dollars for each session.
Inc publication will probably be commenced
cary IN hugust next by which time, persons holding
subscription papers, arc requested TO return them.
All communications addfesscd 10 tie Editors, TO
be postpaid.
u Editors of Newspapers, 10 the United States.
are requested to give the above few insertions, and
the favor will be cheefiully rsciyrocaied.
Washington, Jure ).