Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-25
PROSPECTUS.


lie'e that that the time will arrive when human pas
sions and human nirmy will cease TO darken the
unde standing, and interrupt the happiness OF man
are nevertheless dispose dto view the which
have been made in the arts most cond Give TO al
happiness the certain precursors OF still greater ct
forts TO cultivate The field. OF Literature and extend
the boundaries Of science
Among the means most coni Ictive to the moral and
intellectual improvement Of mankind the Press il
will be admitted san pre- eminent BY its ceasele-s
energy information, adapted to every capacity is diff
fused through every class the public mind awaken
ed. collision Of opinion strikes the fire of genus
and talent which, withrntits agency, would have
mained unknown is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But. although he art of printrg has unlocked the
stores ofeanng, aud Iendered that access bic to all
which before the privilege ofthc few there is
peculiarly which marks the present aye than any
that has preceded tits the ada tation of scientific
and lite airy productions u the and the capaCi
tes nf tie great body othe community. by the circu
atiou not of to'ios and G a'tos fitted only for the
sa.nee sa se nj through all the svocatons Of
IRE
To contribute this general circulation Of usefuin
formation and add to the amount OF literary effort, IS
the iiect ofthis Paper.
It viii readily be perceived that it is int nton to
avoid informing hng with party ~ 'ehgions controVer
sy: and to pursue path which, IN this District, 1t is
belle, ed is still pnoccupied.
cnrrences may appear most important whether for
cisn or domestic The pro ecdnss OF the National
lie. latu'e and the acts OF tue Executive OF the
Mon wit receive due ate nt9n In presenting ave"
of them howe to readers we shall rndra. or tn
a, old the pIoIXtv Of detail and communicate such
genera results best eXnhiI the internal condi
ton of the country aud relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most auaIe Information Willie sought. in the
Natrra History, Resources, and Productions, OF our
Country.
Whilst avoiding political DISCUSSIONS whose only
aim the vi some and the prostration o.
others shall neither be nattentve To the practical
effects Of our Republican Insti utions, nor unmindu
of the efforts demanded from every citizen. tor the
m aintenance of the principles oil freedom General
and enlightened discussions IN political science OF
all fences the most important to the temporal happ
ness of man will therefore receive merted auentlon
Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy pom
ncnt place these subjects 1t will be our object TO
i, il Information which may he practically
useful embracing interesting discussions, and exhibit
ing plans est mates and reasonngs tending to sho"
the by which labor may be most adSanageonsly
| applied
Biographical sketches, interesting Anecdotes and
tie chr,te productions OF poetic genius, will not he
veooked Whilst essays original or selected whose
tendency may to elevate the moral feeling and IN
fold the principles of action will form one OF the most
inter eting well as useful potio OF our Miscella
| neous Department
We shall notice with impartiaity and candor, the
bet pubicat of the day: and although prevented
| by our limit, from ndulgins in the amp tude OF tue
proiessed Reviewer, We shall endeavor to tighten the
labor the student BY directing his attention to what
NAV appear n,os, valrabIe and present summary
I which may, perhaps be useful to the more cursoiy
| reader.
In making this attempt, we may over.rate our abi
ty but not, are persuaded the disposition OF '"e
public No paper devoted ely t. the objects
we have unfoded i, in existence within this Dis
trict Political Journals of greater less ability, al
ready exist But that portion oil the community VINO
NAV desire to blend the agreeable with the usenl the
man of business who wi n to devote his moment:
of elaxation subjects engaging han party ran
cour and discussion: the legislator and
politician no NAV attimes be wiling to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare. into the eiesan
paeTre of literature and sciences will seek IN vain FOL
periodic al public alton indigenous to this District
vh;c h the mind find the OF lect OF pursuit. u
therefore mistake not the disposition OF our felo"
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the one no"
proposed is earnestly look ed for as desideratuni
To carry our plan into effect, we shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals of the day, and ia
obtained .u ch co operation in the Editorial DePAtmen
as, we hope, will justly US in asking the patronage
the public.
| TERMS.
The pubca alton OF the CHRONICLE Will be commenc
| ed about the first or Jolly next. IL VIII ne PHh'e'
in the best m amer with new ard handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per annum, Payshl
during the first three months; OF two dollars ana h
| cents rfpaid in advance,