Close-up of watch face, pocket watch owned by Charles C. Burleigh. Photo taken by Jennifer Rycenga at Historic Northampton, July 27, 2024. Some glare on lower right side
This is the masthead and motto prior to William Burleigh's editorship. It reflects the concern in the time period of 1835-1842 about the free press and free speech, following the Post Office crisis of 1835.