The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-23
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ensuing year This is an event in journalism, Publ
cists and politicians affect to think slightly II jour
na'ism profession and OF journalists as class.
Yetshese are the persons who look to editors for
support in theh troubles, aims, ambitions, and are
made and often unmade by the pen. How many
Leading men IN this country and abroad have been
writers for 9he press. At this moment, Lord Pal
merston and Mr. Dsraeli are journalists. We do
not think that Mr. Everett lets hiasself down by
writing fox the New York Ledger, aiournal of Nigh
character, vast circulation, great Influence. The
masses OF the community will rcah, and it is wise
policy % provide proper pabulum for their raental
appetite. Mr.. Everett, and Other journalists all
over This country, are performing the part or
teachers. The New York Ledger, with over q mil
mases large profits fer MIR. Bcaner and his contri-
butors and, supplaDting the abominabie yellow
covered literature, rvlch irfGsed poison into the
minds OF yosag people, only a few years ago, pro
wldes the mclttude with reading matter healthy IN
tone AID Wholesome in nature.
The halluwed purpose which has induced NJ.
Everett TO become contributor TO the New icr
Ledger. must invest "The Mount Vernon Papers,
Gas his articles are TO be caled) with unusual IN
terest. The first Of them appears in the opening
number of the New York ledger for 1859. Tbs
initial article is Introductory, but Sufficient to show
hat the series which 1t opens will possess meny
features OF permanent interest. The very name
denotes the aim which has prompted their compo-
sition. Mr.. Everett's eloquent aud popular style,
clear and expressive as is will be appreciated by
crowds OF admitting readers because he writes 50
that every sentcnt mind can understand him.
This first number of the Mount Vernon Papers"
occupies seary three columns--a sufficient reply
to the suggested doubt whether, "as Mr. Eyeretts
name alone was wanting, half column would
probsby be the limit OF his weekly contribu-
tons" Not only. these articles but every other
line Ia the Ledger is copyrighted. Yet AIR. Bon
ner must permit us TO clucidate the subject OF Mr.
Everetts contributions, To quote one passage,
which shows very distinctvely what the public may
expect from this source. Mr.. Everett says:-
AS they viii generally be written under the Of
Other igaeements and duties the consdera'e reaer viii
hot expect u IND ID them that elaboration and finish
which be has a right 10 demand ia compos tons
prepared at leisure, especially when they yield ample
personal remuneration to their authors only eadc
DO the hest in my power under the well kno&n cir
cuns;ances Of the case and candid persons will judge
them accordingly.
He then proceeds to add
But though called the Mount Vernon Papers il
intended that these articles should be exclusively
chiefly taken ia discussing the subject of purchase
OF Mount Vernon the topics connected associated
with II. They wil indeed, furnish appropriate Oh
mel for whatever information Of inter estng character
may be able 70 offer the public that subject IL
one Of the chief Inducements for undertaking their prepa
ration that they would afford me an opportunity for the
attempt TO interest very large circle OF readers IN
terprise which have much al heart shall, accord
ngy, summit TO them from time to time an account OF
the progress and prospects Of the work. far as they
fall under my observation. Besides this the country
abounGs with recollecons and traditions OF WASHINGTON
connected with his civil and military career-wtn
localities rendered interesting by his battles, his
visits his sojourn; and with individuals still living
10 him. There are many original portraits Of MIN in
sence OF which few remain to be described; numerous
autographc letters yet unpublished; and personal
lies OF every description. Many Of these traditions and
objects Of interest constantly brought 10 my notice
IN visiting different parts of the country for the purpose
OF repeating address the character Of Washington,
and II do not mistake, will furnish interesting materials
for few OF these papers 1t is intended however tina.
they shall upon the whole. be OF miscellaneous chsrac
ter and exh as much variety in the subjects treated
az can be expected from the productions OF pen.
After indicating the character of the present
proprietor Of Mount Vernon from unmerited re-
proach, Mr.. Everett laments the predatory visits
often paid 10 the Tomb of Washington, which have
destroyed many relics of great interest. He cacu-
lates that the readers OF the New York Ledger arc
one million obey must be nearer two, ut five persons
TO each copy, and says that if each of these con-
tibuted half dollar, the full amount necessary to
purchase the home and tomb OF Washington would
be raised al once For the other points Of Mr.. Eve
retts article we refer to the New York Ledger IL
self, which, We may say en- pdssdnt, promises to
present IL it, readers, in week or two, "a more
novel and remarkable feature than ever yet was
exhibited in any journal in this country" What
can tbel
Mr.. Everett concludes his article most courteous
~, by acknowledging the kindness and liberaty
Of the presidents OF several railroads in furnishing
him with free tickets when travelling for the pur-
pose OF delivering his address on Washington,
spoken over one hundred times in aid Of the fund
raising by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Assecia-
ton 10 purchase the home and tomb of Washing
ton. He also thanks various lines of steamboats,,
and adds Finally. my Acknowledgements due
TO the proprictors Of Adams Express for their libc
rality IN forwarding, free Of expense whatever
parcels connected with the Mount Vernon purchase
may have occasion 10 transmit; any part Of the
country"