Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-07

PROSPEC1U US OF THE
Cherokee phenix

TT has long been the opinion Of uicous friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborgmes of America that
a paper published exclusively for their benefit, an
under their direction, would add great fore. to the
charitable employed by the public tor their M
loraton. In accordance with that opinion the Icgis
Istve authorities othe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronisc weekly psper. re'rn6 the above title;
have appointed the SubscTIb take charge of il as
Editor. IN issuing this PHnNPEcFus the T. itur would,
by means be too sangtt'U Tor he aware that he
will tread upon ,a!,riei ground Nor does he make
professions 20 Torn ng, for ii must known that
the great and sole motiv in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Chrohees. This will be the great
aim the Editor, winch he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Man, rcssuns might be given in
support Of the utility OF such paper rs that which j.
offered to the put lie, tut II IS de, med useless
There are many true friends the Indians different
parts ofthe Union, who wilrclrce Ia see this feeble
effort of the Cherokee to rise from their ashes like
the tabled PHoENIx. 0nsuch friends must principally
depend the support o. cur paper
The Alphabet lateh invented p Il native Cherokee,
of which the public hay. already been apprized form
anin;eres,ng medium of inf rmation To tInsr Ch,lo-
KEGS who are unacqu,int,d with the English Ian
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phenix will be filled,
partly with English and partly "it Cherokee print;
and all matter whchis of common interest VIII be
given in both linguagesin parellel colnrans
Asthe great o. icct Of the "h9nix will be the ben
eft of the therok ees the following subjects will
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents of the Nation
2. Account of the manners and costumes of tbs
Cherokees, and their progress Education, Reigiol
and the arts o. civilized lie; III such notices Of other
Indian tribes our limited ofiuformation viii
allow
) The principal interesting news of the day
4. Miscellaneous articles cat uia Cd {" promote II
erature, Civizsllon, and Religion among the Chero-
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the EDITOR would
appeal to the irie DIS oi n.IS, and respectfully ask
Their patronage Those who have heretofore man
Tested christian zeal in promoting welfare anu
happiness. will no doubt fieeh lend ,her helping
hand. ELIAS BOUDINOTr.
TERMS
The Phoenix viii be published weekly, at $50 1t
paid in advance. y IN TX month"; or &C. Soft PAID -
the end of the year.
Every subscription vii be considered as continu
ell unless subscribers give notice TO the contrary be-
fore the commen-, ment of a new year.
The p. oniN will be printed S,iT -Ro-a sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose.
he first number vii be issued wi'hn the fir
week January, 1928, after circumstan-
ccs viii admit.
An, person procuring six subscribers and becoming
respons Bile tor tie payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
p. S. All Communications addressed TO the EdI'o.
al Me- Echo,a, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, WI
receive due att,n on.
lTSubs crp,ioms to the Cherokee Phcnix will Der
ccived at the Book Store If J. & DOUG Ass,
King sueet Alexandra, ID. C.. an Is