The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1860-01-19
THE NEW YORK TIMES.
AN INDEPENDENT, POLITICAL, LITERARY
AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWSPAPER.
DAILY, sEMI-wEEKLY AND wEEKLY

AN INDEPENDENTS OLlTICAL, LITERARY,
AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWSPAPER.
DAILY, sEMI-wEEKLY AND WEEKLY
THE NEW YORK TIMES is the youngest of the daily
newspapers of the city of New York. The first number
was issued the 18th September 1881, hat has
only just completed the eighth year of its publication
But II has already becomeone of the most widely known
and most firmly estsb shed daily journals of the Uned
STATES lis circulation is quite large that of any
other daily of It's class in she city OF New York. and in
reputation for enterprise Energy, and reliability, it may
fairly challenge comparison with any other newspaper
in the country.
The Times is wholly aud entirely lndepsndert in its
discussion of all topics OF public interest II does not
deny doubt the importance or necessity Of Political
Parties to the proper management of public affairs for all
experience shows that in every Consti tutona Govern
party diva ions and party contentious are essential
to the preservation ofpubic liberty and to the vigorous
and responsible conduct of the Administration But
while does quarrel with party organizations il de
clines TO be their instTument Party organs sua
ciently numerous md sufficiently influential already
Every party and every facpon has personalities and
retained advocates in the newspaper press The great
majority oftke journals of the United States directly
connected with the sar,y organizations OF the country
representing their principles, seeking the promotion of
their ends echoing their wi hes, publishing news and
speeches. with comments only in their interes-and being
conducted and managed merely agents the accom-
plishment of party purposes They have therefore, no
higher authority and stronger claim confidence and
respect than the par=es they represent AS general
thing they read mainly by that portion of the public
who concur with them in opinions and, their state
always less coored by their sentiments
and wishes, they comnard very little attention, still
less Influence, beyond the Immediate circle OF their
partisans.
The Times asserts for journalism a higher function
than this. Instead OF concerning to be simply the re-
tanned advocate of any political party, it claims TIE
right to judge, fairly and dspa ssionaely al pares-ap-
proving and aiding wznte5er in any of them may tend
the promotion of the pub, good and condemnng and
denouneing everything in all of them which involves
detrme nt disaster to The country at large.
Its first great aim is 10 become Reliable Newspaper
reporting promptly and fairy everyt ing of public inter
concerning all parlies and all public Tien, neither
dIstOrng exaggereing facts for the benefit the
jury any, rendering equal and exact justice to all
alike. 1t does profess neutrality upon any political
issue, still less indifference any great political
ment; but while il will discuss everything connected with
public affairs with perfect freedom and with whatever
ability command,1 will do this not in The interest
for the benefit underhe control of any public man.
ofany Political Party, ba solely the interest of Truth
and Justice, and for the promotion of the welfare The
whole country. While upop all topics it's will be
firm, vigorous, and entirely independent will al in
argument rather than rvec1ive. in the language per-
suason rather than men ice, and will strive allay by
all fair and just appeal rather than by in
lammaiory counsels the sectional agitation whicn dis
urbs the and threatens the welfare The Federal
Union II will insist always upon faithful adherence TO
the Constitution, respect for the Judicial authorities Ct the
nation, and strict compliance with the duties aud ob
cations which devolve upon the citizens OF a common
country Upon the subject Of Slavery, while it will never
seek occasion for thrusng itupen public attention will
shrink from its discussion whenever il shall be
brought prominently before the country, and made the
theme of public controversy but will treat it as local
institution, the creature of local law, and ubect the
exclusive supervision ard control Of the communities in
which exists. The Times Will resist every attempt and
will denOuAce every proposition, TO wage upon
from without excite the fears, wound the pride and
arouse the resenments ofthose States which may be
posed or obliged permit its continued existence But
ii will also oppose every endcavor extend into re-
gions free from its influence, reopen the Slave
Trade with Africa impose the laws and the principles
which upon other States and 10 exact Cor il an
undue share ofnueuce and OF power in the Councils Of
the Confederacy. II will press upon all sections upon
South and upon The NoriE-he full discharge Of all
their duries under the Constitution, and will and
every attempt the part OF ulrasts, either
uOn, to promote heir views and objects the ex-
pense of justice and the public good
The Times will discuss all topics of general ntere T. in
every department Of public action and always in the in.
of Order the Public Peace and the general pros
pery of the community. Its influence will be uniformly
conservative, without negleciing any and safe
of social political Progress. II will seek 10 promote
Morality, and Religion upon the masses OF he people
and all its discussions wifi endeavor constantly 10 be
guided and controlled by the spirit Modes ion Patri-
oiism, and Common Sense. seeks the confidence and
respect Of rejecting Of al parties, bat makes ap
peal to those with whom parry is The first
of action, and the peace and welfare of the country the
last
In its Correspondence both Foreign and Domestic, the
Times will not inf rior any other American Journal.
Its Reports of Legislative proceedings,
of Financial Commercial, and General Intelligence, of
important Legal and Criminal Trials and whatever
may have special interest for great body OF the
muniry, will be full, pre- mpt, and reliable
The price Of the New York Times (DsilyJ by mall Six
Dollars year.
THE SEMI-WEEKL4Y TIMES
is issued the morning of every Tuesday and Friday,
and contains in addition the bulk ofn.e gence given
in the daily paper Literary Department. embracing
standard novels ana tales, and misceaueOu lecjons
oflhe highestinerest. The Agricultural Department is
compiled from variety of sources many of them inao-
cessble the American ader Price Three Dollars
year. Two copies address, Five Dollars.
THE WEEKLY TINES
appearing every Saturday morning embraces compre-
hensve digest OF the of the preceding week, In
attractive Literary features 1t will also continue 10 fur
nish valuable information to the Farmer and Gar
dener, department. which has become highly popular.
Price Two Dollars year. Three copies address,
Five Dollars. Five copies address, Eight Dollars
Ten copies TO one address, Ten Dollars Any person
sending Club of twenty more, will be enti led
extra copy.
Terms of all our issues-Cash invariably in advance.
Specimen numbers forwarded upon application.
As an Advertising Medium the Times has claims TO at
tenon, rcm the extent and character OF lis circulation,
fully equal those OF any other journal in the country.
Anleuers to be addressed 10 he "New York Times"
New York city. 675
LEONARD SCOTT & cos