Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-15
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PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
ora Nco Journal, to he Published at the Cst,,
Of Washington,
BY WAY & GIDEON, FOR THE EDITORS.
ENTITLED
THE AMERICAN MERCEPV

Ok wax ~ GiDEoN, FOR THE EDITORS.
ENTITLED
THE AMERICAN MERCURY.
THE establishment of another new Journal NJ I'M.
scat OF the national government, may, perhaps he
considered by sonie as premature aud unnecessary
ut this time; while by others, il will be hailed viii,
pleasure, as another source of intelligence and anu-
Their medium of information, from which much bene-
fit may be derived. Means for tliffusine light and
truth and knowledge can be loo exclusively
multiplied or too generally promoted. In all free
governments the press is en,pliaticalIy the paati-
of liberty, and it is only IN despotsms that ito
range Is crcnmscribed and its energies DESTROYED
Ii IS by free, unrestrained, and easy diffusion of
knowledge, and especially political knowledge that
the Liberties of a nation can be preserved : this ia
best elected by means of the press, therefore, can-
| not be- too widely or generally established.
Promises are so frequently made in undertakings
OF this sort, and SO often violated, that we shall for-
bear to make more on this occasion than we intend
to fulfil. But, this We will say, without the ap,re-
ension OF failure, that every effort shall be made 10
diuse the most correct information; to support the
principles of republican s.n in their puritv: IN de-
icnd the measures ofgovernment that arc bottomed
on these principles, and that are calculated to nr-
mote the general good; and to enoeavor to cbe,;sl,
spirit OF union and hurrnony anon. tile confldc-
rated members OF our great republic. And while we
do this VIC shall not DC inatcntvc to the claims of
American literature and science, hitherto foo n,uch
neglected, but will, at all Favorable, upno,t;,;cs
labor to contribute TO their advancement and 10
P'oiho'e tieif success Through the medium Of lit
erary and critical essays, inserted from time IN
time. VIC shall endeavor, moreover 10 bcrct ,,d Zoe
ter as far as we are able, Il taste Tor letters aud
love OF science, that will add to the enjoyment az
wcll as the happiness of all who feel their Influence
Established, as this journal will be, at the scat of
government 1t Will be in the power of the editors ,o
put their patrons in possession of whatever of ;n,e
rest may transpire, eithei in the cabinet or the co,n
CHS OF the nation, ana TO communicate the inior a.
non as II comes, immediately from its source. Tie
proceedings OF Congress, and sketches of the de-
bates, with the most important official cop,mpic,
TONS shall also, be regularly given and in shor, no
effort shall DC omitted oii the part of the editors To
render the Journal interesting and useful as nos
sibc.
AS we purpose TO be, on all occasions, perfectly
camiid we think 1T but proper state at this time
that as II respects the different candidates for the
Presidential Chair choice is decidedly IN r. vor
OF HENRY CLAY, whose talents and genius wa
respect, and whose claims tn the high Office to which
so many arc aspiriug shall endeavor 10 support:
but, at tie same time. with that temperance and
courtesy which think due to the character not
on'y of HENRY CLAY, bat to that Of his rivals, and
which, we are sure, will be more agreeable TO all
than the rude ribadry and low s:uriIiiy in which
some have INDUCED in pushing forward the claims
OF their avorite candidate The principles 10 which
Mr. CLAY has adhered, III the whole OF his political
career, are precisely those shall maintain We
are advocatesior whatever Will conducc 10 the pros
pcfiiy and welfare of the nation; ard the lcadisa
tIalS Oh MI CLAY polcal life have been those Of
deep attachment to his country n;,d 10 vl,a,eycr
would promote its interests and strong desire TO
advance the cause OF freedom, and TO protect and
support the uDaliebablc rights of man
vi INC course We shall pursue, therefore, and lie
principles we shall advocate, ,,c think we invc said
enough, and, with this b:ief expose ofouf intentions,
IN the establishments; Of this Journal, throw our-
selves upon the public, ia the expectation Of obtain
ing a portion Of their patronage.
TERMS.
The .Ansrica7s Mercury will be published ON an
imperial paper, three times week, on the ,roripcs
Of Itseslas JHt,TsdGy, and Saturday, during the re-.
cess OF Congress- at SIX dollars per annum, pavnh1.
half yearly; and every day during The session. 81,
extra charge Of three dollars for each session
The publication will probably be commenced
early in August next, by which time, persons boln1
subscription papers, are requested 10 return them,
All communications addressed 10 the Editors. l.,
be postpaid.
u Editors OF Newspapers, in the United stntc..
are requested to give the above few insertions ,pJ
the favor will be cheerfuly rsciprocated.
Washington JUne>5.