Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-07-06

ssyWO years has nearly elapsed since the
q JorRsAL first made its appearance before
the public, and asked only small share Of pa
trorage from its friends. until the time should
arrive when confidence could be placed in its
success. The editor has now the pleasure OF
announcing iha, this desired period has arrv-
cd and he now earnestly solici,s liberal sup
poit from The reading community, and the bu.
siness portion Of those. who may favor him
with their support. The first number Of the
third volume will be issued on or before the
fist day of April next.
When the JOURNAL was about 10 be issued
two years ago, promises were made by the pub
fishers TO the public. that they would exert
themselves indus.riousiy and employ the best
effurts of their humble abilities 10 make their
paper entertaining. useful and instructive
These things have been fulfilled; our time and
money spen. to sustain our promises, and bring
out paper every way worthy Of the growing
prosperity ef Hamburg Aud, now tha, these
promises have been accomplished, and tho
Journal passed the gaol at which such enter.
prises, either falls or rises. may not full share
OF support be expected by us from those who
should give helping hand!
/ = pttcNtu JUuTHdi HFS Cs1h-
biishcd for certain private. party purposes. and
we have contcnted ourselves To let them remain
in this belief. knowing that TRUTH will wor!;
IFS way aud frown down every thing tina; leans
10 error. But, now that we have surmounied
every difficulty and spread our pennant to the
breeze, we fearlessly proclaim, that the good oi
Hamburg alone in every aud any case has been
our earnest design. Her interest demands a
public paper. and we have supplied her want.
=. Here shall the Press the Peoples rights
maintain.
Unawcd by influence. unbribcd by gain;
Here Patriot Truth its glorious precepis draw
Pledged to Religion, Liberty and Law"
Promises were likewise made by the publish
ers. thai their columns should not be burthened
with the partizan essays and spcculaiions Of the
day. These promises have been adhered TO-
! and although wc have no great desire 10 launch
out on the troubled sea of politics, we shall
speak that which VIC may feel bound TO do-con.
denim the wrong, and bold up light to the pea.
pic. let our words offend what party it may. Il
is the duty Of the press TO watch over the liber.
ties Of our common country, and warn the peo-
pie whenever danger is visible. We adhere
TO the Democracy of this country, yet If this
party goes estrny, we shall endeavor TO bring
il back by timely and virtuous reproof.
The duty OF an editor is 4 distinct and lofty
profession. exercising great influence over So
ciety. 1t is power that has never been mea.
slired. and wc shall endeavor TO sustain and
c:ierish the moral agencies which tho functions
OF ediiGrship holds among the world. and en-.
deayor To persuade our contemporaries to i'm.
prove the character Of the Press, 10 rescue i,
from infdeli,y to itself, and from the irdihar.
ence and contempt of the public; assert its
claims. vindica,e its dignity and exhor, il to its
duty, by straight forward virtuous course
These admoni,ions we have learned from wise
and experienced heads, and we will profit by
them.
The columns OF the Journal are devoted TO
Foreign and Domestic Nelcs, the Markets. Lite
ratgrc, SeieEec, etc. Our readers will be fur
nished with correct information in relation 10
passing events in every quarerof the globe
the state of the markets al home and abroad,
and every description Of business intelligence,
besides grsas'SaE;e.y Of miscellaneous matter.
The great increase Of Hade hamburg her
natural advantages for health and business. and
her flourishing condition, renders a paper in
dispensibly necessary here, as well TO the ci,i.
zens as Tue planters and others who trade to this
place; all OF whom should patronize paper
Of correc, information. Therefore. the editor
Of the Journal knows that he can send out n
weekly sheet as wei! worthy Of patronage as
any other now before the public. He respect.
fully solicits from liberal and enlightened
community. that increase Of patronage which
he believe his work deserves.
JOHN w. MARLBOROUGH.
Hamburg. Feb. Is If 6