Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-05

PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokeo YhmNix

1T has long been the opinion ofjudcious friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborigines of America that
paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction. would add great force to the
charitable employed by the public for their me-
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the egis
atve authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title;
have appointed the subscriber take charge of it as
Editor. In issuing this PROSPECTUS the Editor would
by MEANS be too sanguine, or he is aware that he
will tread upon u,,trisd ground Nor does he make
any professions to learning, for il be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cherokess This viii be the great
aim of the Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper that which is
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There are many friends to the indians in different
parts the Union, who willreoce to this feeble
effort of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoENIx On such friends must principally
depend the support of our paper
The Alphabet lately invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have already been appsized form
anin;eresting medium of information to those Chero
KEGS who are unacquaintcd with ,he English Ian
guage. 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 whichis OF common interest will be
given in both languagesn pare!lci columns.
Asthe great object of the PHOENIX will be the ben
cupy its columns.
l. 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 of civilized life; with such notices of other
Indian tribes our limited means ofnformaton will
allow.
5. The principal interesting news Of the day.
l. Miscelane Gus articles, Gale ulaed to 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, will doubt freely lend their helping
hand. EIlAS BOUDlNOTT.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at $50 If
paid in advance, IS in six months, s., sol paid at
the end of the year
Every subscription will be considered as oontinu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore the commen~, merit of a year.
The p rniN viii be printed on Super-Ro-al sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose -
The first number viii be issued within the first
week January, 1928, after as circumstan-
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
respons tor tie pay ment, shall receive seventh
gratis
=. s All communications addressed to the Editor
at Ne Echota Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due ate ON.
rTSubscrptons to the Cherokee Phcnix, will be re-
ceived at the took store of J. & A DOUG ASS,
King street Alexandria, ID. G. Jan Is