Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee PhMuix

IT has long been the opinion ofjudicious friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborgnes of America that
| paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable means employed by the public for their me.
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion the iegs-
latve authorities ofthe Cheroees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title; &
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it as
Editor. In issuing this PRosrEcrus the Editor would
by MEANS be too sanguine for he is aware that he
will tread upon untriea ground. Nor does he make
any pretensions TO learning, for must be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cherokess This will be the great
aim of the Editor, which he intends to pursue with
underwriting steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper that which is
now offered to the public, but ii is deemed useless
There many true friends TO The Indians in different
parts of the Union who viii to see this feeble
effort Of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes like
the tabled PnoESIx On such friends must principally
depend the support OF our paper
The Alphabet lately invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have aready been apprized form
anin;cres,ing medium of information to those Chero
KEGS who are unscquainted with the English lan-
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have beer
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee prints
and all matter which is of interest will be
given in both lapguagesn psrcIlel 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
aud the of civilized life; with such notices Of other
Indian tribes as our limited means Conformation will
allow
8. The principal interesting ofthe day.
A. Misce aneous articles, calcula ed TO promote it
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 herctofere man.
Tested achristian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, will no doubt freely lend their hslpipg
hand. ELIAS BoUDlNOTTNl
TERMS.
The Phenix will be published weekly, at $3.50 If
paid in advance, IS in six months, a. 50 if paid at
the end of the year.
Every subscription will be considered as con,inu.
cd unless subscribers give aotce TO the contrary be-
The p &ns WI; bs pfsrs an SSp.YoraI sheer
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose
The first number WIN be issued within the first
week j.. January. 182S soon after as circumssh-
ces viii admit.
An, person procuring six subscribers aud becoming
respons BILE for tie payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
p s. All communications addressed TO the Editor
al Me- Echoia Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attic nj on.
nrsubscrp,ons to the Cherokee Pheniy, will be re-
ceiyed at the Rook Store of j. K DOUGiASS,
King street Alexandria,, ID. e. jan 10