Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-20
PROSPECTUS OF HE
CherOkeA pMmNiX.

1T has long been the opinion of udicous friends to
the civilization OF the Aborigines of America, that
paper Published exclusively for their benefit, anl
under their direction, would add great force the
charitable employed by the public for their
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the iegis
latve authorities ofhe Cherokees have thought fit to
psronise weekly paper. bearing the above title; &
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it
Editor. In issuing this PRosPEC the Editor would,
by MEANS be too sangune, tor he lis that he
viii tread upon sairiei ground Nor does he make
any pretensions to learning, for must De known that
the great and sole motive IN establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cherokees This will be the great
aim ofthe Editor, which he intends pursue with
undertaking steps, Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper aSthat which il
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There many true friends to the Indians in different
parts of the Union, who wlrejoice to this feeble
effort of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes like
the tabled PuoxNIx. On such friends principally
depend the support OF our paper.
The Alphabet latek invented BY native Cherokee,
Of which the public have already been apprized form
interesting medium of information to those Chero
KEGS who arc unscqusnted wiki the English lsu-
gusge. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phoenix will be filed,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee print;
and all matter which is of common interest will DE
given in both lsngusgesin parellel columns.
Asthe great object of the Phoenix viii be the ben
eft of the Cherokees, the following subjects will
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents of the Nation.
2. Account of the manners and costumes Of the
Cherokees and their progress in Education, Religion
and the arts Of civilized e with such notices of other
Indian tribes our limited means ofinfornaton viii
allow.
5. The principal interesting ofthe day.
4. Miscellaneous articles, calculated tn promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero-
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal to the friends of Indians, and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man
Tested christian zeal in promoting welfare and
happiness, viii no doubt freely lend their helping
hand. ELlAS BOUDlN0rr.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at 81 so if
paid in advance, So in six months, IS, 50 if paid at
the end of the year.
Every subscription will be considered as continu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to- the contrary be-
fore the commencement of new year.
The PhGnx will be printed ON Super Roval sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose
The hrst number viii be issued within the first
week IN January, 1928, after as circumstan
ces will admit.
ANY person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for tie pay ment, shall receive seventh
gratis
Of Me- Echota, Cherokee Nation, and post paid will
receive due attention.
oTSub>crptions to the Cherokee Phenix, will be re.
ceiyed At the nook Store of J. 4 A. DOUGLASS
King street Alexandra, ID. c. janis