Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1833-06-27
YHE SPY
In Philadelphia,
AND SPIRIT OF TEE ACE

T. Is very philosophically observed by Ad-
dison, that cur greatest pride arises from
doing good to each other, or, in other words.
from being individually servicesbie to society.-
ms can De best effected by proper application
Oh our inteilEences, melting them out according
10 the necessities Of the community and ,lcs. Ia
mcnting the decline of public virtue than check
ing the progress Of public vice: for vice r,t.rti,
IS virtue advanced. As the direction and III scus-
sion OF measures OF national aud state poli,y are
inc business oil the daily press, the full spplica-
uon Of Addison's remark is necessarily neglect
cd, and the consequence Is, that vices shielded by
wealth and worldly influence are abroad among
the people, not only unsupported, but csurted and
requited; add that a publication is necessary
which viii not only detect, but exhibit these
wolves IN Sleeps clothing to public scorn-a
mark by which others will be warned from their
intent, and service be rendered TO society In
cffeeting this object, shall pursue yet unlrod-
den path; one where the necessary thorn shall be
mingled (not eonec.led) with contrasting no~ers
The manner Of the " Spy in Fhiiadtiblia" .halI
be perfectly delicate, and uaeontaminated by can't
or vuisarity; IT'S eensure shall be judieious, its
satire ehsste- Literature, and the arts shall find
IN u nm untired and jealous friend: Dramatic and
Literary criticisms shall meet with most asten-
tive and impartial study, and sketches OF the Bar
and Pulpit Of Philadelphia shall occasionally APP
pear from the pen Of competent judges, unin-
hueneed BY personal acquaintance OF pro(e ssionai
attachment Tothesc Recommendation, our Po-
eucsi column VIII add another, which, coming
from m already popular source, will, We trust.
DO equal 70 that Of more pretending publications.
IL 10 unnecessary 70 be more explicit, 10 we pre-
sumo the want OF the proposed journal is not only
admitted, but generally feh.. We therefore place
ourselves before the PEOPLE, and relying upoo
their love Of justice and Of public virtue. ss All
their decision respectfully but confidently.
CONDITIONS.
The first number Of "The Shy in p6iLnfieE-
hsa'' viii be issued on the FIRST Saturday in JuIy.
u will BE- printed on fine white paper, In eight
large quarto psges and with good type As Il 10
intended TO reader the contents worthy Of preser-
walton, Tor amusing and instructive references, the
advantage OF Tbs proposed ssd more portable
size will be evident. The terms are 81 per an
nam, peysbie IN sdvsaee, OF - 50 II not raid
before the expiration OF ak mon,hs. Asents viii
Be allowed . discount Of 10 per cent on al cub
seribers they shall obtain, os RENTING ooe years
payment IN advance. OF becoming responsible for
the same, snd a grs,uitoas copy or the paper
TIE Spy IVA f,ii0dcfpl6ah will contain hu-
norees engrSyings after the manner Of the eeIe-
bFated Cruikshank. They will be executed by
skihai artists, snd will be accompanied with CO.
me illustrations IN prose verse frosn the peas
o. original and competent vriterA
All orders must be addressed, post paid. To
WILLIAM Hill. X co
Ne. ., .4fseftiaB BEiiosn1s, I'yslaskeibhia
Csre will be takea to have the work earvfulI,
packed when sent out uf the city.
June ~ fg33