Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

abandoned him 10 his tate, and he Tell 10 the
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THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE and
VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS, already read
by three generations, proposes 10 continue its
useful life, and now enters into another volume
determined to DO tho newspaper Of the era in
Virginia.
Never have tho times demardod moro than
now sound, thoughtful journalism. Seldom
nave the people had deeper interests at stake.
Never did tho events of tho hour, as they I'M
fold themselves, surpass in personal interest TO
every citizen those which are now transpirlng.
Neyer has tho Importance Of early, authentic
intelligence Of public matters been creator
Importance to every ono.
To meet this new era in journalism, the GA
ZErrE will Put forth its utmost endeavor, and
its success during this entire century in catering
to tho wants and meeting tho wishes oil the poo
pie, guarantees that with this paper promise
means performance.
Washington is now the point to which all
ewes look and all ears are directed. Almost At
the base of the Capital, and yet in 9 Virginia
town. amid a community which has proved its
faithfulness TO Virginia in more than ono hery
trial: surrounded by tho traditions and hopes OF
the Commonwealth, tho GAZETTE has . position
unique among Journals and promises 10 DO
worthy oft. Its contiguity to Washington gives
it an carly precedence over all the Journals
Of the State in Intelligence Of tho operations OF
Tho General Government, now Of such vital irn-
portanco to the people Of Tho South. Tho pro-
ceedings of Congress, seldom SO Interesting rs
now, will BIO regularly reported in succnctlor'n
for its columns, but all matters Of especial intor-
est in Virginia will be given in detail Two
gentlemen connected with tho paper AFRO con.
stantly at the Federal capital, and the WASH
inpton nows of the Gazette has for long time
boon tho fountain Of Washington news for the
State.
as the interests Of tho people mainly ceptres!
home no pains will BIO spared to chronicle all
matters occurring in tho city and neighborhood'
carefully excluding unsecmly expressions or
gross narrative as unfit for q journal That IL
treasured at many thousand hcarthstones OF
Virginia.
From tho State Cdpts! it will receive esrly
and accurate accounts Of the proceedings Of tho
General Assembly snd OF all the operations OF
the State government likely to interest the peo-
ple
Especial attention will DO devoted to present
ing, as we'll from original sources of information
as from its exchanges, the nows Of Virginia.
Concisely and completely it will gives tho
news Of the world.
In its Commercial columns tho especial fes-
ture will DO p1omptness and accuracy. Tho
farmers, drovets and commercial people Of tho
State know they MAY DEPEND upon the
Gazette.
Early and roliablo reports of tho Grain, Cattle,
Grocery and other Markets will BIO furnished,
and the prices and position Of tho stocks which
arc the subjects of business transactions in this
section of tho country, carefully quoted
Tho continual Gavors of tEoso who have once
used the Gazette as an advertising medium is
warrant for saying that itpays to advertise inils
columns.
Tho Gazette camo into existence before tho
opening of the present century. Fow nows-
papers in tho country are it3 seniors.
During all this period its prominent object has
been to advance tho interests of tho people Of
whose life il is the daily chronicle. It's fortunes
have been their fortunes; it has shared their
prosperity and suffered in their disasters. Its
inspiration has boon the desire to forward tho
best interests of the community in which 1t IS
located, and its own prosperity is. as it has been
purposely made, inseparsblo from that OF the
community it aims to represent. When they
grow rich il hopes for reward commensurate
With its labors While thoy are poor 1t expects
to work with them and for them, expecting TO
make their success the measure OF its own.