THE GAZETTE.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1819.

After a series of delays, in transporting our materials to this place, and in arranging our office since our arrival, we have at length succeeded in issuing the first Number of the Gazette. The present size and complexion of our paper does not exactly suit us; but this we intend to remedy as soon as our patronage will justify our procuring new materials, and enlarging its size.

We cannot omit this opportunity of expressing our thanks to those gentlemen who have so generously volunteered their aid in procuring subscribers for us, and to the citizens generally of this village and vicinity, for the liberality with which they have subscribed to the Gazette. We have, also, flattering hopes of a generous support, in the distant counties in this territory, from which we have not yet had time for returns.

It has long been the wish of many citizens of this territory, that a press should be established here: their wish is now accomplished: we have established one entirely at our own expense, which we intend shall be permanent, and increase with the growth of the territory, and we look with confidence to a liberal public for a generous reward for our labors. It is the duty of every man to be useful in whatever situation he is placed in life; we will endeavor to keep this maxim always in view, and shall be highly pleased if our exertions for the public good shall meet the approbation of an enlightened people.

We deem it unnecessary at this time to make any ostentatious promises, or to hold forth inducements to the public for its patronage, which we do not feel ourselves capable of realizing. It is sufficient that we declare our principles to be REPUBLICAN; and that we are strongly attached to the free and liberal Constitutions of our happy country. The Gazette is now before the public; we leave it to them to decide on its merits, while we return, with pleasure, to our labors.

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