Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-04-06

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Nm presenting himself before The public in
~ the character ofan Editor. he does il with
much apprehension and diiidence-well up
priced that II is an uncertain and stormy road
either to wealth or reputation. Having yield
ed TO the solicitations Of friends and ihG con-
ViciIons OF his own mind, that an improved
paper can be conducted in the town CT Lex
lngton, successfully 10 the Publisher and adj
vantageously 10 The publiy, he respectfully
asks liberal and enlightened community
10 try him.
In obedience TO usage, he makes the fol-
lowing public avowSl Of his political faith
de entertains the opinion that the Gene
raj Government possesses the power TO i'm
pose Tariff Of Duties, for the protection of
domestic Industry and that much ofthc ia
ture prosperity oil our Republic depends un-
on tue continuation Of The existing Tariff ON
many Of the articles Of necessity in which
the capital and skill Of our counirvmen are
engaged.
He entertains the opinion that the Gene
raj Government possesses the power 10 con
struct great public Improvements whenso-
ever, from their Character, they can prop
erly be Goa sidered Of national importance ::
believing that in government of the peo-
pie, the exercise ofthiS power.can, with per
'SNh HS COulIAeu 10 lnelf immaculate
representatives-and that no well founded
approximations can exist upon the iudicious
exercise OF powers, which, in their nature
and tendency, are calculated to promote the
public welfare.
He regards the modern doctrine of nullifi-
cation rs not only radically unsound, but MS
calculated TO destroy the Union; upon the
preservation of which, depends thatliberty
which was purchased for US with The Toll;
and blood Of our forelathers.
With respect 10 the absorbing question Of
MEN-not PR1NCIPLEs-the paper propos-
ed will embark On the political elements at 4
period when it can neither promote or in
jurc the cause of either of the political aspi
rants 10 the next Presidency. Before The
first sheet will have seen the light, that mat
Ter will have been settled beyond human
means 10 alter. He therefore does not en-.
ter the list with lance in rest, 10 battle 70? a.
ny portion OF the laurals that await the adj
Yocates OF the successful candidate Nor
does he mean by these remarks TO conceal
his opinions or wishes, as TO whom his pre-
ference extends His choice is HENRY
CLA Y-because he concientiously believes
him 10 be pure and devoted patriot, whose
opinions on the great questions which now
agltate the country, he approves-and be
cause he knows that he possesses experience,
ability and wisdom, that qualify him Tor thai
high and responsible trust.
1t is intended that this paper shall partake
more Of the character oil literary journal
than the mass OF country newspapers and
to enable him to conduct the literary depart
ment of it with success, he pledges himself
TO procure the most approved foreign and
domestic publications. With such aid. and
the promises of help from several literary
gentlemen at home, he hatters himselft thai
this department will constitute an interest
ing portion ofhis paper.
10 the farmer, he also pledges himselflo
furnish the most approved agricultural no
tices; to obtain which no labor or eXpense
shall be spared. Upon this subject he soil
cts communications
In engaging in the proposed undertaking,
the Editor desires IT 10 be distinctly under
stood that he will only have the chargeoi the
Editorial department, which will not inter
tere with his professional occupation. lie
will continue the practice Of law, restricting
1t to the county OF Rookbridge lie will
have associated with him TO conduct the Of
fee business, Mr. LINDSAY WARE, one ofI
the Editors cfthe ckbridge Intelligencer.
which paper will be discontinued at the eX-
piration otthe present volume.
Gt-As soon as a sufficient number Of sub
scrlbers have been obtained, TIE UEroE
will be issued weekly, upon a large inperi-
al sheet, at S53 per annum, if paid within six
months If delayed beyond that time SO so |
will, in ali cases, be required