Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-11
PROSPECTUS
Ofa Ne,o Journal, to be Published at the Cify
Of Washington,
BY WAY & GIDEON, FOR THE EDITORS.
ENTITLED
THE AMERICAN MERCURY.

THE establishment of another new Journal at the
seat OIL Tue national government, may, perhaps, be
considered by some as premature and unnecessary
at this time; while by others, it will be hailed with
pleasure as another source ofintelligcnce md ano-
Their medium Conformation, from which much benc-
III may be derived. Means for diffusng light and
truth ana knowledge can never he too extensively
multiplied or too generally promoted. In all free
governments the press is emphat cally the paladi-
um Of liberty, and 1t is only in despotisms that its
range Is crcumscribcd and its energies DESTROYED,
1t is by free, unrestrained, and easy diffusion Of
knowledge, and especially political knowledge. that
The liberties OF nation can be preserved: this is
pcsi effected by means of the press. therefore, can
Alot be too widely or generally established
Promises arc so frequently made in under akings
OF this soit and so often violated that we shall for
bear to make more On this occasion than we intend
10 fulfill But, this will say, without the aprre-
hension of failure, that every effort shall be made 10
diiiuse the most correct nio,matou; support the
principles OF republicansm in their putty; to de-
icnd the measures Of government that are bottoned
OH these principles, and that calculated to pro-
mote the general good; and to endeavor to cherish
spirit OF union and harmony among tie confcde-
rated members of our great republic. And while we
do this, shall not be iuattentivc the claims of
American literature and science, hitherto too much
neglected, but Will, at all (avorab 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, eget and fos
ter, as far as we able, taste for letters and
love OF science, that will add to the enjoyment as
well as the happiness of all who feel their influence
Established as this journal will be- at the seal of
government, it will be in the power of the editors o
put their patrons in possession of whatever of into
rest may tranSpre, either III the abuct or the cour-
ellis of the nation and TO communicate the infor.,a
lion as it comes, immediately fom its source The
proceedings of Congress, and sketches of the de-
~ tlp mo
lions, shall also, be regularly given, and in short no
effort shall be omitted on the part of the editors to
render the Journal as interesting and useful as pos
sibe.
AS we purpose 10 be, on all occasions, perfectly
candid we think it but proper to state, at this time
that as 1t 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, shall endeavor TO support:
but, at the same time. with that temperance and
courtesy which we think due TO the character not
only of HENRY CLAY, but to that of his rivals and
which, we are sure, will be more agreeable to all,
than the rude ribadry and low s,urriliiy in which
some have INDUCED in pushing forward Tie claims
OF their favorite candidate. The principles to- which
Mr.. CLAY has adhered in the whole Of his political
career, are precisely those we shall maintain. We
are advocatesfor whatever will conduce to the pros
perity and welfare Of the nation; and the leading
traits of Mr. CLAY political life have been those of
deep attachment to his country, and to whatever
would promote its Interests, and strong desire to
advance the cause of freedom, and TO protect and
support the unaenable rights ofman
Of the course we shall pursue, therefore, and the
primo ples we shall advocate, VIC think we av said
enough and, with this brief expose ofour intentions,
in the establishment of this Journal, we throw our
selves upon the public, i'll the expectation Of obtain
ing portion of their patronage.
TERMS.
The o9mericGH Mercury will be published on an
imperial paper three times week. on the mornings
of Tuesday, Thursday, and SATURDAY., during the re-
cess Of Congress, at six dollars per a1un, payable
half yearly; and every day during thc session, at
au extra charge Of three dollars for each session.
The publication will probably be commenced
early n August nest. by which time, persons holding
subscription papers, are requested to return them.
III communications addressed 10 the Editors to
be postpaid.
IL Editors of Newspapers, in the United States.
arc requested TO give the above few Insertions and
the favor will be checrfuIly reciprocated.
Washington, June 5.