Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-07-06
PROSPECTUS
OF a new periodical work to be published,
in the city Washington, entitled the
Washington Theological
NEpENYONY.

AZ IA 4 IA - Il oIe L.
o Rev. WIZ HAwLEY, Washington
E Rev. WIN. II. WILMER, Alexandr;,
r Rev. OLIVER Norris, Alexandra.
: lRev. REUEL KEITH, Georgetown.
Assisted by seserat other literary gentlemen
ofthe Protestant Episcopal Church.
IF any apology were necessary for this
undertaking, it may be fosnd in the
fact, that there is no publication on SINH.
lar plan, in all that section OF our country
lyins south of New Z Ork, and but one in
tue whole of the United States. 1t ha.
, been matter of equal surprizc and regret.
that the Episcopal Church should be SO far
behind other Christian denominations. in
! similar efforts to disseminate the principle.
; of religion and piety. Al period like the
present, when the Lord is preparing hi,
way en- earth, by the most remarkable ef.
| forts OF human agency, and the most won.
derfui operations CT his providence and
grace-wh hen we perceive in every par, OF
Christendom, praise worthy emulation
to share in the glorious work OF filing the
| earth with the knowledge of the only true
God, and bis Son Jesus Christ it would
| seem criminal for any to withhold their ex.
ertions, however feeble, in the great enter.
prize OF human happiness and salvation.
| The editors have, therefore, felt il their
duty to make this humble effort 10 supply
this acknowledged deficiency on the part
| of the chnrch in this section of the country,
and to bear their share in the common ex.
ertions Of Christians to promote the Re-
deemer's Kingdom. And having obtain
ed the services Of a gentleman, in whose
talents and principles they have confidence,
whose time will be wholly devoted to the
supe fintendenCe OF the work, they feel en-
couraged to solicit the patronage of the
public.
The publication will be conducted IN.
der the immediate inspection and control
of the above named editors, who will form
committee to review every article in.
tended for publication. The principles
upon which il v i'll be conducted are those
fthe bible, as illustrated in the articles,
Liturgy and H"milies OF theProtestant f.
piscopal Church. As members of this
church the editors will feel bound to sup
port the Aposlolical character OF he in
stituions, tn pious tendency Of her rites
ami ceremonies, aud the evangelical ma
ture of her doctrines But IN thrse, and
all other discussions, they hope never to
loose sight Of that great law OF charity
whcih teaches US to " preserve the unity OF
the spirit in the bond OF peace"
Acting upon those catholic principles, so
long and so successfully pursued by "N
Christian Observer" their chief object will
be to inculcate sound theological know-
edge and to deIneate and recommend pure
nd vital religion. They trust therefore,
hat while the members of every Christian
denomination may hni something editying
md instructive, none will discover any just
cause Tor offence in the pages OF this work.
ireneraI subjects of biblical criticism ,prsc-
'ical illustrations OF scripture truth, the bi.
ography of iIlustrIous persons evidences Of
The truth of revelation, essays on the histo-
ry and po!ity o! the church, reviews OF in
teresting publications, religious, literary
and philosophical intelligence-in short,
whatever is connected with the promotion
of religion, humanity and literature, will
find place in this repository.
The testimony of experience supersedeS
the necessity of dwelling on the advan.a
ges of a periodical publication on the plan
proposed. Its obvious tendency will be
10 render the various departments of reli-
gious knowledge more easy and accessi.
bic, and give more ready currency and
wider circulation, to those great truths
which involve the present welfare and fll-
ture destiny Of man.
1t will tend powerfully 10 stimulate the
exertions of the editors, and console them
L. do
secution of this work, amidst many other
avocations, should it prove the means un
der the blessing of God, of enriching any
of its readers with the saving knowledge Of
Christ, and prepare them for participa.
lion in the felicity and glory fhis heaven
y kingdom. With this hope they commit
It into his hands, and confidently solicit
heir brethren of The clergy and Iaity TO as
sist them in carrying into effect the objects
IF the undertaking.
TERMS OF THE WORK.
A volume of the RepeTtory shall consist
IF twelve numbers, of which one shall be
published on the first day of every month,
attaining thirty-two large octave pages,
stitched in blue, and attended with table
)f contents.
The paper used in the work shall be good,
md the Typography executed with the
greatest care.
The price Of volume is two dollars,
payable in advance TO such as omit the
advance, two dollars and fifty cents.
II is designed to enlarge the size Of the
work, without increasing the price, as soon
IS one thousand subscribers shall be obtain
ed.
Communication and remittances may he
directed to any OF the editors, post paid:
Any person becoming responsible for FIVE
shall receive sixth copy gra-
is.
The first number may be expected in the
month of July. June 26