Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-20
PROSPECTUS.

ALTuoU II not among the nninoer OF tnose VINO De
e'e that that the time viii arrive when human pas
sons and human infrmity will cease to darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness OF man we
are nevertheless, posed 10 ,iewthe which
have been made in the arts most conductive to gene al
happiness, the certain precursors OF still greater ct
foi Its to cultivate the fields OF Literature and extend
the boundaries Of Science
Among the means most cond rctive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement Of mankind. the Press. it
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent by its ceaseles
energy information adapted to every capacity, is diff
fused through every class the public mind is awaken
ed collision Of opinion strikes out the fire OF genus.
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
manned unknown is stimulated INTO con for the pub
lie good
But although he art Of printing has unloc ed the
stores ofearnng, and rendered that BILE to all
which before the privilege Of the few there Is one
peculiarly which marks the present more than any
that has preceded II IS the adaptation OF scientific
and lite AIRY productions TO the wants aud the capaci
ties If the great body the community by the circu
ation not Of fo!ios and q aros fitted only tor the
learned, but of periodical publications., mo"lded into
every shape, filled with every variety Of matter and
life.
To contributc to this general circulation Of useuln
Tor nation and add the of literary effort is
the object ofths Paper.
1t will readily be perceived that it is nertion to
avoid intermingling with party religious controver
sv and pursue path which, in th, District, it is
belle, ed is still unoccuped
We shall notice in condensed form. whatever oc
currences may appear most important. whether Tor
eign or domestic The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts OF the Executive of the y
MON, will receive due attention In presenting view
of them how to readers, shall endeavor to
| avoid the prohAitv Of detail and communicate such
general results may best exhibit the internal cond
ton Of the country and relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most valuable information WILDE sought, in the
Productions Of
Country.
whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the advancement oil some and the prostraton oil
Others, aesha neither be nattentive to the practical
effects of our Republican lns utons, unmipdIul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
| maintenance of the principles OF freedom Gene al
and cnis btened discussions IN political scienccoi
all sciences the most important to the temporal hapPi
ness of man will therefore receive mered attention
| Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy p,omi
nent place these subjects it will be object TO
lic AVID present Information which may be practically
useful embracing interesting discussions and EXHIBIT
ing plans estimates and rcasonings tending to sho"
the by whioh labor may be most advantageously
/ applied
Biographical Sketches, eresting Anecdotes. and
the chaste productions of poetic genius, will not be o.
verlooked Whilst essays. original or selected, whose
tendency may he to elevate the moral feeling. and IN
fold the principles of action will form o! the most
interesting well useful portions o our Miscela
neous Department
We shall notice with impartisty and candor, the
be- public atoms OF the day and although prevented
by our limits from intuleing in the amplitude of the
proiessed Reviewer. shall endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student by directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable and present summary
which may, perhaps, be useful 10 the more cursoTy
reader
In making this attempt, we may over'rate our abil
ty but not We are persuaded the disposition OF the
public No paper dev oted exclusively to the objects
we have nnfoded is in existence within this Dis
trct Political Journals Of greater or less ability, al
ready exist: But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire blend the agreeable with the useful; The
man of business, who may with to devote his moment:
of relaxation 20 subjects engaging than party ran
conr and legislative discussion; the legislator anc
politician who attimes be wiling to retreat from
the stormy field Of political warfare. into the elegant
parerre Of literature and science will seek IN vain foi
periodic publication indigenous to this District ir
which the mind can find the Object of pursuit. IT.
fhcIefpe mistake not the disposition Of our feo"
citizens, the establishment of paper like the one now
proposed is earnestly look ed for desideraium.
To carry our plan into effect. shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals of the day, and have
obtained such oper in the Editorial Department
as we hope, will justify us in asking the patronage o
the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRoNicLE will be eommerc
ed about the first OF July next II will be printed
! in the hest IN amer with new and handsome type.
during the first three months dollars and fifty
cents If paid in advance,
HashingtOn, .9prl16, 1928.
fSubscrirtions to the above will be received al
this Office and ais at the Book Stores of J. e A.
Douglass. and j. A. Stewart, in this City.
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