Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-11-06
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FHNiE subsetibersate nov publishing in the city
IL ofBaltimorea paper under the above title.
PROSPECTUS.
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Of One Dollar per annun, payable in advance. 1t
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~ Newspaper, devoted TO Literatsre, Education,
Science. Ans. Morality and General Intelligence
Literature -inthls department we shall endeay-
the aid Of the be.t native talent, and
pains viii be spared TO make this paper worthy he
patronage OF every lietsfy circle. We shah aim
u purge the literature Of the country from the sick
ly sent,meniahy and windy trash which has usur
ped the place Of and taste. by the introdlc-
tioB Of solid and substantial matter.
EdHc0tiOn.- ihis important but much eglect-
ed subject will receive our special attention We
shall abpt impart correct views oftbe science OF
teaching 10 disseminate inflammation upon Ibis sob
ject. 10 elevate the standard of education aud TO
make the ab9r- OF the teacher profitable, his duties
pleasant and has profession respectable. We shall
eudesvor illustrate and entwce those duties which
spring from the parental relation and in every
10 rear a hulwak around our Institutions Of culti-
waited, refined ard cnliehi virtue In this de-
psrtment Efforts viii be seconded by The pens
of he hest teachers IN the State.
Science and he AHs-Will receive prompt al.
teution AL new discoveries in the one, inn
piovemrnts in the other will be duly notsd.
MoraiHy.-A pure and uupretending morsity is
essential TO every weli-eonducted Journal Popu-
ler fanny newspapers sustain mean relation to
society They contribute in some degree to form
the character of youth, and Undue the mind and
impress the hear, With the prevailing sentiments
of their pages. IL is proper, therefore. that due
attention should be paid to this subject. Tempe
rance, a. branch at morals. will find place in
this department; and while We enforce the evils OF
an indulgence in intoxicating drinks, we shall en-
desvor TO persuade men 10 be temperate in all
things
Nscs,-0f news, faithful compendium will be
given, IS tie paper ia designed TO be- IAN abstract
and brief chronicle OF the times Every matter of
note or importance, therefore. to be found in the
current news Of the day, will be published in its
columns, In a condensed FORM and as variety is
If the most attractive features Of public jour
nal. its contents will be varied as possible.
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Trustees Of Schools and Literary Societies and as
the organ OF the Teachers of the S ate il offers to
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Business cards inserted one year for IS. Yeady
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October %. i845