Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser

TO THE PUBLIC.

Six months have elapsed, since the present Editor of this Gazette, became its sole proprietor, by purchase, from Mr. Jno. W. Fenno. He therefore deems it proper, at this period, to state some particulars relative to it, as, and since the time when it became his establishment.

The Gazette of the United States, had from its commencement, been conducted, at different periods, by two gentlemen, of acknowledged talents and respectability; hence it, merited and obtained countenance from a very numerous and respectable class of the community. It was, therefore, reasonably concluded, that on its becoming the property of another, who from several years absence from his native city, was recognized only by private friends, that a proportion of those who had previously honored it by their support, would withdraw their names.—

This was partially the case;—but so far from realizing the fears entertained on this point, not one fourth of the number contemplated, have relinquished. This alone was a favourable omen, but it is infinitely more gratifying to observe, that, the numbers added to his subscription list, have exceeded his calculations two-fold.

In the Advertising department, many favours are acknowledged, but as on this particular, rests the ability to meet large pecuniary, weekly disbursements, it is found requisite to solicit a more liberal support.

This paper, exclusive of the number circulated in this city, is read in every town, of any importance, in the United States, and in the advertising line, will be found highly beneficial to the Mercantile part of the community.

It will be deemed superfluous, at this time, to enter into a detail of the political principles of the Editor—the motives which actuate him, and his general plan of editing. They are now universally known, and it is highly pleasing to find, that they are generally approved of, by a respectable portion of the community, who have sanctioned that approbation with their names and purses.

It may be observed by some honest, worthy men, that the style of the Gazette is sometimes violent, and that private persons, are at those times attacked—To the charge of violence he objects, that of warmth is cheerfully admitted; and he will here observe, that advocating truth, and the dearest interests of his country, he feels a zeal, which he thinks, and they on reflection must admit, is laudable. Those, who object to his giving full scope to his feelings on this subject, will do well to consider, that he has to contend with an unprincipled, daring, and aspiring faction; who threaten every thing virtuous, with total subversion,—whose only arguments are falsehood and calumny.

Private characters, are held sacred, generally speaking, but when turbulent aliens and naturalized citizens, become bawlers at town meetings and write libel after libel on the first characters in our country;—When they sanction with their detested names the most glaring falsehoods and the vilest detraction, amid such an uproar, silence would be criminal. Such men and those only has the Editor dragged before the American people; he has opposed them, and will continue to oppose them, and from the strongest ties of attachment to America, he will unceasingly combat with all the means in his power, the insidious and inveterate foes to this country whether foreign or domestic, under whatever specious garb they may please to assume.

Nov. 19