Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-05
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ALruouGu not anon. the amber of those who be
lie e that that the time Ill when human pas
and human infisnity VIII to darken the
unde standing, and interrupt the happiness OF man, we
etheless disposed 10 view tie adv which
have been made in the arts most cond Give to gene al
happinr the certain precursors OF still greater ct
forts - cultivate the fields of Literature, and extend
the hOrndai les Of Science
Anon the means most cond 'ctve to the moral and
intellectual improvement IF mankind. the Hess, it
viii be admitted stands pre- eminent BY It's ceaSeless
energy, information adapted to every capacity is diff
sed thro"gh every class tie pblic mind is awaken.
ed COLLISION OF nion sIILes out the fi,e OF genus
and talSht which, without its sency, would have
NAMED Unknown is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed
But although he ant Of printing has unlocked the
sto uiearnng and rendered that access bic to all
which before the privilege Of the few, there is
pc arty which marks he present &c tran any
thai nas preceded 1t the adaptation Of scientific
and lite AIRY productions tothe wants aud the capaci .
tie e L great 10 of tie community. by the circu
'ation not Of o.ios and q atos fitted only for the
learned, bat of per oacH publications. nodded into
shape filled WITH every variety of matter and
dfsins Lheir mil, enccs through all the ayocaticns
lite
TO contrib te to this general circulation of usef in
and add to the amount Of literary effort, is
the Object of this Paper
It viii readily be perceived that it is our int ton to
and TO prs"ca patn which, in TIL, District it Is
believed Is stll unOo CAPPED.
we shall notice. in a condensed form. whatever oc
cnrrences may appear most important whether ior
eiGn domestic. The piocecdIngs OF the ationaI
Legislature and the acts Of the EAecUti'e OF the y
nIun will receive due a'tgutOn In presenting ,iea
of them huu readers, shall endeav or to
avoid the pro'Ixitv Of detail, and communicate such
general 1t, may best exhibit the internal condi
ten of the country aud our atoms with Pow
| cts.
The most valuable information WILDE sought, in the
Natural Has oJy esources and ~ odu ctions, of our
| Country
Whit avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the advancement OF some and the prostration o
,theIs, "esnail neither be nattentve 10 the practical
effects Of Republican Insti utions, unnindul
OF The efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
"a aintenan, Of the principles oi frterom Gene'a
| aud enlightened disousscps in political science u
all science, the most important to the temporal hapPi
ness Of man will Therefore receive merited attention.
| Agriculture and Manufactures wall occupy p'omi
ncul ace: these ;, jec:s 1t will he object to
h,it present information which may be pra't csiiy
usefuI. embracing interesting discussions, and exhibit
ny Ilans cstn atcs. and easonngs tending to sho"
by which labor may be most adv
| applied
biographical sketches interesting Anecdotes. and
Toe chale productions OF poetic genus will not be
e looked Whist essays. original or selected, whose
tendency he TO elevate the moral feeling, and nm
fold the rincIples of action viii form the most
in,ere t,ng ven as useful portions OF our Miscca
| neous Department
| Ne stall notice With impsrtiaIty and eandor The
be t publications of the dav and although prevented
hy our In.its from ndul.in IN the amplitude OF tie
pruiessed Reviewer, shall endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student b, directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable and present summary
which NAV, perhaps, be useful TO the more cursor
reader.
| In making this attempt. NAV over rate our ab
ty but not we persuaded, the disposition OF the
p bile No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
VI have unoldrd Is now IN existence within this DIS
trct Political Journals, of greater less ability, al
ready exist: But that portion OF the community no
NAV des to blend the agreeable with the useful the
man of business who wish to devote hi, moments
of relaxation to subjects more than party ran
conr and discussion. the legislator and
politician who attEes be wiling to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare. into the elegant
parteIre of literature and science M seek IN vain for
periodical publication Indigenous to this District, in
" hi the mind find the Of iect of pursuit IT,.
therefore, mistake not the disposition OF our fellow
citizens the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed is earnestly look ed for desderafuna.
To carry our plan into effect shall supply our
selves with the best periodic all of the day, and have
obtained such oper alton in the Editorial Department
as we hope, will usti in asking the patronage Of
the public.
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