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Editorial
November 17, 1800
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Inaugural announcement of the National Intelligencer, the first newspaper printed in Washington, D.C., on October 31, 1800. The editor pledges to provide accurate reports of national deliberations amid a crisis, guided by truth, and seeks nationwide patronage to sustain the publication.
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The NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER is this day presented to the Public. It is the first Paper printed in WASHINGTON; and from the vicinity of the Editor to the Capitol, the seat of the public bodies, he expects to be enabled to furnish the earliest and most correct notices of their deliberations. The crisis of national affairs is deeply interesting, whether contemplated in relation to our internal or external situation. Fully impressed with the sacred duties of the press in such times, and sensible how much good or mischief may be effected by the virtuous or vicious application of the power with which public opinion has invested it, truth and truth only, shall be the guide of the Editor. In many instances he will doubtless be deceived. But in all instances a consciousness of error will be followed by a candid renunciation of it.
The design of the National Intelligencer is to diffuse correct information through the whole extent of the union. From the whole extent, therefore, of the union, it must derive the patronage that shall sustain it; and every friend to its plan is invited to promote it, by making known its nature and character to his fellow citizens in his neighbourhood. For this sole purpose, not in the unworthy spirit of solicitation, it is intended to forward a few of the early numbers to citizens of respectability in the several states, who are requested to use them good offices, if they consider the Paper worthy encouragement.
Oct. 31st. 1800.
The design of the National Intelligencer is to diffuse correct information through the whole extent of the union. From the whole extent, therefore, of the union, it must derive the patronage that shall sustain it; and every friend to its plan is invited to promote it, by making known its nature and character to his fellow citizens in his neighbourhood. For this sole purpose, not in the unworthy spirit of solicitation, it is intended to forward a few of the early numbers to citizens of respectability in the several states, who are requested to use them good offices, if they consider the Paper worthy encouragement.
Oct. 31st. 1800.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
National Intelligencer
First Washington Paper
Press Duties
Truthful Reporting
National Crisis
Patronage Appeal
What entities or persons were involved?
National Intelligencer
Editor
Capitol
Public Bodies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Inaugural Announcement Of The National Intelligencer
Stance / Tone
Commitment To Truthful And Accurate Journalism
Key Figures
National Intelligencer
Editor
Capitol
Public Bodies
Key Arguments
First Paper Printed In Washington
Vicinity To Capitol Enables Earliest Notices Of Deliberations
National Crisis Requires Sacred Press Duties
Guided Solely By Truth, With Candid Correction Of Errors
Aims To Diffuse Correct Information Across The Union
Seeks Patronage From Entire Union
Invites Friends To Promote To Fellow Citizens
Early Numbers Forwarded To Respectable Citizens For Encouragement