Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-07-08
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
0fa sAeI5 Journal, 10 Be published at the CITY q
Washington,
By Way s. GIpEos, for the Editors,
ENTITLED the
A MEXICAN MERCURY.

HNHE establishment of another new journal
il at the seat of the national government,
may, perhaps, be considered by some as pre-
mature and unnecessary, at this time; while b,
others it will be nailed with pleasure, as ano-
Their source OF intelligence and another medi-
um of information. from which much benefit
may be derived. Means for dffusing iigh
and truth and knowledge can never be too ex
tensiveiy multiplied or too generally promo
ted. In all free governments the press IS en-
phaticaily the palladium of liberty, and il is
only in despotisms that its range is circumscri
bed and its energies destroyed 1t is by
free, unrestrained, and easy diffusion OF know.
ledge, that the liberties of nation can be pre-.
served: this is best effected by means of the
press, and the press, therefore, cannot be too
widely or generally established.
Promises are so frequently made in under.
takings OF this sort, and so often yiolsted, that
we shall forbear to make more on this occa-
sion than we intend to fulfil. But, this we will
say, without the apprehension of failure, that
every effort shall be made to difiuse the most
correct informa,ion to support the principles
of repubcanism in their purity; to defend the
measures of government that are bottomed on
these principles, and that are calculated 20 pro-
mote the general good; and to endeavor to
cherish spirit of union and harmony among
the confederated members of our great repub-
lie And while we do this, we shall not be
inattentive to the claims OF American ltera-
ture and science, hitherto too much neglected,
but will at all favorable opportunities, labor to
contribute TO their advancement and to pro-
mote their success, Through the medium of
literary and critical essays, inserted from time
to time, we shall endeavor, moreover, to beget
and foster, as far as we are able. taste for let
tiers and love Of science, that will add to the
enjoyment as we'll as happiness OF those who
| feel their influence
Established as this journal will be at the seat
of government, it viii be in the power OF the
| editors to put their patrons in possession OF
| whatever of interest may transpire either IN
! the cabinet or the councils of the nation, and
| to communicate the information as it comes,
| Immediately from its source. The proceed.
| ings of Congress, and sketches of the debates,
J with the mos. important official communica.
tons, shall also, be omitted on The part OF the
editors to render the journal as interesting and
useful as possible.
| As we purpose TO be on all occasions, per
| fectly candid, We think it but proper to state,
| at this time, that, il respects the different
Candidates for the Presidential chair, our
choice is decidedly in favor of HENRY CLAY,
whose talents and geaus we respect, and
whose claims to the high office TO which so
many are aspiring, we shall endt ayor to sup
| port; but, at the same time. with that tempe.
| rance and courtesy which we think due TO the
character not only of Mr.. Guar, but to that
I of his rivals, and which, we are sure, will be
/ more agreeable to US all, than the rude ribaidry
/ and low scurrility in which some have.indulged
! in pushing forward the 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 advocates for whatever viii conduce
! TO the prosperity and welfare OF the nation;
and the leading traits of MIR CLAWS political
J life have been those of deep attachment 10 his
/ country and to whatever would promote It's
interests, and strong desire to advance the
cause OF freedom, and to protect and support
| the unalienable rights of man.
| OF the Course we shall pursue, therefore,
and the principles we shall advocate, we think
we have said enough, and with this bret ex.
| pose OF our inteatilns, in the establishment oil
| this Journal, We throw ourselves upon the pub,
lie, in the expectation Of obtaining portion o.
their patronage
The .4me,lcan Mercury will be published on
| an imperial paper, three times a week, on the
! mornings of Tuesday, Thursday. and Saturday,
curing the recess OF congress- AT SIX uohars
| per annum, payable half yearly: and every day
| during the session, at an extra charge OF three
dollars for each session.
/ The publication will probsly be commenced
early in August next, by which time persons
holding subscription papers are requested to
return them.
All communications addressed to the Edi-
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