Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-28

PROSPECTUS.
n presenting In the citizens of Frederick sb,ra
~ ana the circunjacent countrv. th.. rIanl .,g
Su"o"'."S oi new paper, the proposed publisher
oeems u necessary, IN compliance with the cou,,no,
iyuuctions Of custom, and i'm expi.n,,;,, - ~:
views, 10 be somewhat explicit in his avo.., rs ,hl
'easo,'S ~nfch urge him To solicit their rotronare
s"' ''e princiPics and conduct by which he homes
tn mer', their favorable considera ti,u. :. -
1t would be useless, at this dav IN .....
the utility of newspapers. Tbcy ~" ss - VI
oeen considered, since their Introduction into CO;
iized communities, useful auxaries in IN. d;ssa-
n'ination Of knowledge, and essential tn nh. nro.-
pe'.y an" permanency Of free governments. A.
'''o'hs wen know the value of these organs If ,he
public will, and il has ever been their nil .,
r'sh ana protect them. They know thar {. ;,,.u;.
sence is The life of liberty that their ;ns,;,,,;a
receive vgor and effect from the H os
,"'d'ioh '-a"o that their glory and welfare de-
peho upon a. just appreciation of human ricb,e
hey spurnihe dark doctrines of Eurovya,, ,,ss,,n
tisn' winch inculcate the mental teIusion !, nd T.
noIancc of the people.
ne time has arrived, when not cnl,, eoerx ritz
'os, every village, i'll our widely -bounded re-,
PUBIC ieeis the propiety of. having yielaut s,t
"hei on the watch-iower of independence r,adv roc
souno the tocsin of alarm, when the enemies Of
""'', e"er openly or coversly, assail it. So thar Il
me ioef'ies OF the country should ever be eman-
gtred II VIII not be through the abseuce of f,;bf,
wa'chmen, nor from the enfeehiing influence of ,,-
norancc. -. " Is
a FREE PRESS has been empha ticalIy aud ;,stv
termed me pahHdium of liberty To publish n
phpe, "nch shall be justly emitted TO this ureu
aPpella,ion, will be the primary and n,r, -.
object of the Editor. He is we'll aware of ,,,.
dnous character of the duties imposed: the c,,,lt
Wh,ch inc passions and prejudices of man create.
ana the liability TO be Influenced by these feelings'
81 ,'c'e"t IN human nature. But lie viii! sedu-
n"sy ehdcavor. To guard against such influence
lie has Witnessed too many perversions ~ ~ 80,
nc VIII BY presses pledged TO the sapport az mo,
Wnout regard TO r.;ncipiss and it is his desire IN
avo'o these enrors by throwing his columns omen I'm
rane'Si, and liberal discussion, on all subjects
winch involve the public veal: confident ,bat d;s
cssioh ELECTS light, and leads the ,aind To
conclusions. Such is his idea of what constitutes
truly FREE PRESS. All essays hayi tbis ,.
lect In view, will receive a cordial welcoinr . ,na
wn,', enereetic and pointed censure of grievances
VIII be tolerated. .surrility and abuse will be avoid
ed as contamination. To sanction such a nros,;,,,
tho" oil the press, would bc convert biessine in
Ia mn evil
nregard to the political principles of the EJi-
tor II would be a species of egotfsm TO say much
ihey remain. 4n part, to be tested. But he NAV me
permitted TO remark, that they are in the legitimate
sense oil the word, Rcpn6iica,a. Boru in a land Of
ftedoln, and enjoying its blessings it is but fair to
mief that every throb OF his heart is in unison with
his countrys good; and that every ;,,temn, IN srh
vert the principles by which it has been advanced
to happiness aud honor, will be resisted at the
threshold. ~
Ii is his opinion, that ready acauiescence in the
measures OF the majority, when fairly enacted,
constitutes the first duty Of good citizea Vben
rulers from natural love of mower. FRA nscen5
the boundaries prescribed by the constitution il is
one OF our Proutest privileges to demonstrate, and
to he heard through the medium of the press To
be heard only requires that complaints
carry with them the modest and manly convictions
of truth.
His course in regars to the prominent political
topic of the day shall be marked by rhe strict rule.
Oh Importantly and justice. But few weeks re-
mann lof us discnssiop and he has not the vanity
10 suppose that MS private predilections however
earnestly urged, will change opinions deIibe,a eIv
formed. he candidates for th,, Presidency IRE
men whom the citizens of this country have honor
cd anii delight to honor. Each of them have nu-
mero"s and respectable friends, and their several
claims should be heard and urged with that cav
dour, trnpefancc, aud maguanimty, so essential TO
add weig'rt 10 argument and dignity to ,he. eause
discussed. llhberal and unrestrained ,iIificatou
OF an opponent serves but 10 detratt from the force
and bii!'ancy of the praise bestowed upon tayou-
rite aud aleniates the affections of those yyb,,
ought rather 10 lie sootlfed than irritated
Presenting himself upon these broad nr;ucinIec
ne cannot doubt that tire friendly support of such
popUous and respectable town and ,,eirhborhocd
VIII be ehcerfslly afforded him. Places possessing
lever advantages, and with smaller popula.io1
than fredericksburg, support two papers and, as
he disclams all selfish or contra ted ratops
1t hoped he VIII not incur fbe iputa ton of wish
ing TO circunivent the establishments now Idcated m
1t. But IT would he reflections upon the good
sense and hberaIiy of the inhaDanrs, 10 entertain
for moment, the idea that they wovitf sanctspp,a
monopoly of any kind, especially that of
opinion.
"i'h tins brief tlevclopement of his views and
object, The Editor submits his pretensons to patrou-
age 10 the candid consideration of the public.
CoNDPTIoEs.--Ihe Pjrsinio Free Press will be
punished twice week at Four Dollars per an
mum, payable in advance. II will be printed with
handsome now type, large super-roya al sheet,
delivered Oh the mornings of publication 10 SUBJ
scrIbers IN town, and forwarded by the first mails 10
distant subscribers.--Tbe publication will COM
mence as soon as 400 subscribers shall be obtained
august, 1924.
Gentlemen who obtain subscriptions will be
pleased to make returns by the 10Th of September
OYSTER HOUSE,
THVHE subscriber respectfully sfor,,e h. so,,r.