Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-09
PROSPECTUS.

ALTH uG III not among the number OF those who be
iie'e that that the time will arrive when human pas
sions and human infrmity will cease to darken the
unde, standing, and interrupt the happiness Of man
are, nevertheless disposed to ,ewthe advances which
have been made IN the arts most conductive to gene al
happiness, as the certain precursors OF still greater ct
forts to Cultivate the fields Of LeratuT and extend
the boundaries of Science
Among the means most cond Ictive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement Of mankind the Press. it
will be admitted stands pre- eminent by its ceaseless
energy, information adapted TO every capacity is diff
fused through every class the public mind is awaken
ed collision Ct opinion strikes out the fire Of genius
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
manned unknown, is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But, although he art of printing has unlocked the
stores learning, and rendered that BILE to all
whc before the privilege ofthe few there is one
peculiarly which marks the present more than any
that has ceded it is the adaptation of scientific
and lite airy productions to the wants aud the capaci
tie, Of the great body ofthe community hy the circu
ation not of foios and q artos fitted only for the
learned, but OF periodical publications, moulded into
every shape filled with variety Of matter. and
diffusing their influences through all the avocatons OF
life.
To contribute to this general circulation of usefnln
the Object ofthis Paper.
It will readily be perceived that is intention to
avoid nterminslng with party religious controver
and pursue path which, in thi, District, 1t is
believed is still nnoccupied
We shall notice, in condensed form, whatever oc
currences NAV appear most important, whether for.
eign or domestic. The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts Of the Executive OF the u
MON, will receive due attention In presenting view
of them however to readers we shall endra, OF to
avoid the proIxity Of detail and communicate such
general results best exhibit the Internal condi
ton of the country and relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most valuable information Willie sought in the
Natural History, Resources, and Productions, OF our
Country.
whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim is the advancement OF some aud the prostration OF
Others shall neither be nattenve TO the practical
effects of our Republican Institutions, nor unmindul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen, for the
maintenance of the principles OF freedom General
and enlightened discussions in political scienceof
all sciences the most important TO the temporal happi
ness of man will therefore receive nerted attention
| Agriculture aud Manufactures will occupy p'Omi
place these subjects 1t will be our object to
lict present information which may he practically
useful embracing interesting discussions; and exhibit
ing plans estimates. and reasoDings tending to show
the means by which labor may be most adranageonsly
| applied
typographical sketches, interesting Anecdotes, and
the ckasie productions of poetic genius, will not be
verooked Whilst essays original or selected whose
tendency Ice to elevate the moral feeling and I'M
fold the principles Of action will form one OF the most
interctn well As useful, portions OF our Mscel!a
| neous Department
| We shall notice with impa, TALLY and candor, the
best public of the day, and although prevented
BY limits from indulgng IN the amplitude oil the
protested Reviewer, we shall endeavor to Tighten the
labor of the student by directing hs attention to what
| NAV appear most valuable, and present summary
which may perhaps, be useful to the more cursoiy
reader.
| In making this attempt, we may overrate our abih
tv but not we are persuaded, the disposition OF the
public No paper devoted exclusively to the Objects
we ayc unfoded in existence within this DIS
trict Political Journals, of greater OF less ability, al
| ready exist But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire to blend the agreeable with the useful; the
man of business who may wish to devote his moment:
of relaxation to subjects engaging than party ran
rour and legislative disc the legislator and
poItician no times be willing to retreat from
the stormy field OF politics al warfare, into the elegant
parerre of literature and science; will seek in vain fol
periodic al public alton indigenous to this District II
| wb;ch the mind find the Of iect OF pursuit. H.
therefore we mistake not the disposition Of our feo"
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the one no"
nroposed is earnestly look ed for as desideratum.
TO carry our plan into effect. we shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals of the day, and nave
obtained such CO in the Editorial Department
as we hope, will justify us in asking the patronage
the public.
TERMS:
The publica alton ofthe CHRONICLE WILDE commcnc
ed about the first OF July next. 1t will be PRINTED
in tn hest m amer with new and handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per annum, payani
during the first three months; or two dollars and ri"
| cents If paid in advance,
Ttoshington, .7pril16, 1928
| r-rSubscriptions to the above viii be received a
this Office and also at the Book Stores of J. y A
Douglass. and J. A. Stewart, nlthls City.
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