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OF THE GEORGIA MESSENGER; A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED AT MACON', GEORGIA. HE publication of The Messenger was commenced about six months since, and its only support left to t |. e vo i un tary and unsolicited patronage of our Citizens. As might have been expected, the subscription in the early part of its publication was quite limited : but being assured by its constant increase as it has become known, that our efforts to please the public have in some measure succeeded, we again offer our prospectus to the public acceptance, with a hope that a more extended patronage may be obtained. No Paper having heretofore been established in the Western section of this State, and a number of populous , n( l paving Counties being destitute of a Press in their vicinity—the town of Macon presenting every advantage of situation for its own commercial importance, and its contiguity to those counties—we have located ourselves at the point most convenient for their accommodation. In stating our views and intentions, we shall not come before the publick with any extravagant professions. It shall be our particular endeavour to give a faithful record of the events of the times, foreign and domestick ; and such miscellany as may tend to amusement or instruction. In our politicks, we shall follow the Republican prin ciples which have characterised the present administration of the United States. Flattered with the idea that the bitterness of party prejudice in State politicks is fast declining, and patronized by individuals attached to both parties, we expect to give that subject but a limited attention. But as a free discussion of measures, and of the merits of those men who offer their services to the people in the capacity of publick officers, is the surest way to elicit the truth, our columns ,will be open to correspondents of different sentiments. In presenting this prospectus to the publick, we cannot but express the happiness we tael at being allowed to do it without fear of controul from any man or government—that we are subject to no Censor but publick opinion— that the press is free and unshackled by our laws and customs : to it our citizens can look and depend for every truth regarding our nation or the world—that it is in our power to use our humble endeavours in the direction of the great safeguard of the rights es a free people. We rejoice in the privilege of dissemminating to our readers, truths which the Tyrants of Europe would shut up from the knowledge of the people—that PEOPLE, whom we are proud to acknowledge as the only sovereign of this free and happy nation: That while the Press has been denounced by “ Legitimates” as an engine of anarchy and rebellion, it has been engaged only in publishing the truth—that it is the foe of Tyranny, and the friend, when untrammeled by legal restrictions, that !i*a never deserted the cause of the People. It is with pride that we can say, that an infant country, whose name as a nation has not existed halt a cen tury, can boast of more periodical Journals than the whole world beside. In the progress of civilization and enlightened economy, the proud precedent has been reserved to our country, that wherever settlements have extended themselves, and the wilderness given way to the subduing arm of industry, the Press has followed in quick succession—that the means of knowledge have been introduced at such a rate as to render tnem within the reach of every individual. The inhabitants of our State and Country are a reading people; and from the very liberal patronage given to the numerous papers heretofore established in this state, we confidently embark our fortunes in their cause— to deserve whose support will be our constant aim, and highest ambition. ROSE & ROBERTSON. TERMS. The Messenger is published weekly,at Three. Dollars ayear in advance, or four dollars at the end of the year. No subscription taken for less than a year, and no paper discontinued, (except at the option of the Editors) till orders are given, and all arrearages paid. Advertisements inserted at the same rates as in Milledgeville and other parts of the fetate. September 8, 1828.