Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-03-06
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ine unoefhsnco nss purchased the "martins-
burg Gazette" from Col. Edmund r. Hunter, and
with the issue Of the present ssmber, snters upon
the discharge Of his Editorial duties In entering
upon the duties Of Public Journalist, I feel all
tina, anxious soIicitude which the responsibility of
my new position is naturally calculated to inspire
feel how much shall need the kind indulgence
and forbearanoe Of that public with whom am
now so closely brougbs in contact, for the many
errors, which from want Of experience and that
fralty to which ''human aesh is heir" may commit
But hopsin travelling the sberns path" Of which
my sstssusd predecessor has wsrnsA ne, | may
also occasionally spproxinsss bed Of toses"
where ! may rest With pleasure. sd when my
journey 10 sndsd Ishsll. like hiu. be enabled TO re-
tire enthroosd 10 The hearts Of my trieads, and 90.
tablishsd 10 the respect Of those with whom hsse
differed and bsitlsd IN the wars Of political strife.
most sincerely desire to live upon serms of
peace and amity wish the Editorisl brotherhood in
20 which ON about toentsr. 10 he nsrure Of things
I must "unshesth the sword and cast swsy the
sesbbsrd," and 90 forth to tho field Of battle. de.
tsrmned firmly and fsarIsssy to defend those great
and fundamental principles. and truths upon which
I eonscientiously and solemnly believe the pros
perity Of my country and the permsnency Of our
Republican institutions sre bssed--yet trus. the
war will be conducted In an honorable manner,
and cssractsr.ed at all times BY an snaions desire
10 arrive st the truth. shall attempt TO initiate
my predecessor In one respect at least and that is
10 preserve the dignity Of the Gazette, and never
suffer IL ~ long ss il 10 under my control to become
the fyadseer Of personal character the viotate~
~'of the privacy Of domestic life. or the courtesy
which ough, to govern gentlemen in their relations
70 each other" shall also sssdiously svoid en-
gazing this paper in personal and abusive oentro-
versy with my Editorial brethren, as an fully
gus,ing TO the taste ofths reader who consuts the
columns Of . Newspaper for that which sniigh-
tens, instrueis, plessrs and elevates the human
mind and heart. Like my predecessor, i enter up
on Editorial life with an "exalted idea of tho i'm.
por,sns responsibility which attaches to the pro-
fsssion" and believe in the truth Of his experience
and observation for twelve years. THAT the peace
and comfort Of societ, are materially affected for
good or evil BY those who have charge of the pab-
lie press" With these views | enter upon my
Editorial career, and while shall a, all times
and exercise egi,ima,ely and fearlessly the free
dom Of The pre in battling for the good of society.
and the best interests Of my eounuy-yet shall
sndesyor TO save my paper from becoming Prosti-
tuted to the advocacy Of any man. or cause, whose
ends and aims srs not directed to the glo-y and
honor Of our common country and the advancement
Of truth.
Idesign as soon as can complete my arrange
men,s for successfully carrying out my plans. to de-
vote ~ much OF my time and space as can posi-
bly, spare to making the Gazette an useful and in,
teres,ins Family Paper, which may be weekly
welcomed to the family 6resde as companion
worthy the association of the young and gay sport
ing in the morning Of life-the mdded aged in the
meridian splendor of intellect and wisdom and the
aged around whose heads the mellow and tranquil
shades Of the evening Of life are rapidly gathering.
intend also to make such arrangements as will
enable me to furnish my Agricultural Readers with
much useful matter pertaining TO the important
and sl.controng branch of Natioaal industry in
which they are engaged. To enable me to do this
! shall furnish the Gazette Office" with some OF
the best and most approved Agricultural Journals
published in the United States, end throw open
my columns to any intelligent correspondent who
may wish to occupy them in the discussion ofsub-
jects connected with and calculated to advance
and improve the Agricultural interests Of our Coun-
ments in Agriculture sredaiy increasing and there
10 an interest abroad in the land upon the subject
which 10 arousing the intellect and energy of,he
nation in its behalf. Virginia too has commenced
the good work, and has fol med q "Stste Agricul-
,ura Society,"" which is to meet Annually heresf-
ter at Richmond. and the confident expectation is
that Auxiliary Societies will be formed il every
County in the State. hope to see Berkeley and
other counties in this rich and luxursnt Valley
leading the way, and as far as my humble Journal
10 concerned it shall be made to contribs'e to
arousne the public mind TO the great importance
Of the work.
am also anxious to put my readers in posses
zion weekly with acorrect statement of The Balti.
more, Georgetown and Alexandra NJ srkets, with
which they are nowimmediately connected through
the instrumentaHty Of the Rail Road and Canal
am now endesvoring to make arrangements
which, il successful will enable me to do fully
and satisfactorily. In short, If meet with the
encouraging smiles, aid and assistancs OF my pat.
TO ms, shall leave no exertion, and reasonable ex
pense untied to render the Gazette worthy Of the
support Of an enlightened, nteligen, end generous
public.
Believing in the truth Of the theory upon which
our Republican fathers laid the foundation of our
Government-,hst the prosperity and psrmanency
of cur institutions mainly depend upon the Virtue
and intelligence of the people," shall take espe-
oial inculcate the CREST truth in my columns
and urge upon the attention Of the people aud those
who may represent US in the Councils Of our State
the importance Of extending the means Of knowl-
edge and education in Virginia. Virginia boasts
loudly Of being the mother of States and States.
mon" and itas true her children have adorned and
rendered iustrious the pases Of our courtrys his.
tory, but yet how many nasursly profound and
brilliant nteeots are growing up around rs in the
hopsle" captivity OF ignorance, becsuse Of the
want Of that enlightened parental care and wisdom
which the State shssld exercise over them in bring