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


he'e that that the time will when human pas
sIons and human infirnity viii to darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness Of
are nevertheless. disposed to vewthe advances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to gene al
happiness, the certain precursors of still greater CT
foI Is TO cultivate the fields of Literature and extend
the boundaries uf Science
Among the means most con 1ctive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement of mankind. the Press, it
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent ly its ceaseless
energy, nformaion adapted to every capacity, is diff
fused through every class the pubic mind is awaken
ed collision Ut opinion strikes out the fire Of genus
and talent which, withoutits 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 oflearnng, and rendered that BILE all
which before was the privilege ofthe few there is one
popularity which marks the present age than
that has preceded it Il is the ptston of scientific
and lite AIRY productions to the wants aud the capac
tie Of the great body ofthe community hy the circu
iatioa not of foos and q aItos fitted only for the
leaned but of periodical publications. moulded into
every shape filled with variety Of matter. and
difusing their influences through all the avocatons OF
TO contribute TO gcneraI'cTcuIarron usrrurm
formation and add to the amount of literary effort is
the object this Paper.
It will readily be perceived that is intention to
avoid nterminsling with party or religious controser
sv and to pursue path which, in this District, 1t IS
belle, ed. Is still unoccupied.
We shall notice in a condensed form. whatever oc
cnrrences may appear most important whether Tor
eisn or domestic. The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts Of the Executive OF the U
MON, will receive due attention In presenting a vie"
OF them however to readers we shall! endravor to
a, old the prolIHitv Of detail and communicate such
general resnts may best exhibit the internal condi
ton OF the country and relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most valuable information WILDE sought, in the
Natural History Resources, and Productions, OF our
Country.
whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim Is the of some aud the prostration OF
Others weshall neither br natentive " the practical
effects OF our Republican Institutions, unmndinl
of the efforts demanded from every citizen for the
maint enancc of the principles oil freedom Gene al
and heightened discussions in political science -of
all sciences the most important to the temporal happl
ness of man will therefore receive merited attention
Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy pIomi
nent place: on these subjects itn i'll be our object to
cit a"d present Information which may be practically
useful; embracing interesting discussions and exhibit
ing plans estimates. and rcasonings. tending to show
the means by which labor may be most advantageousy
applied.
Biographical Sketches, interesting Anecdotes, and
the chaste productions Of poetic genius will not be
ver!ooked Whilst essays original or selected. whose
tendency may lie to elevate the moral feeling, and I'M
fold the principles Of action will form one OF the most
interesting. well as useful portions OF our Miscea
neous Department
We shall notice. with mpartiaty and candor, the
best public of the day. and although prevented
BY our limits from indulsing in the amplitude OF the
proiessed Rt viewer, shall endcavor to tighten the
labor OF the student by directing bs 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 over rate our abi
ty, but not persuaded. the disposition OF The
public No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
we have unfoded is in existence within this Dis
trict Political Journals of greater or less ability al
ready exist But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire blend the agreeable with the useful; the
man of business who may wish to devote his moments
of relaxation subjects engaging than party ran
conr and legislative discussion: the legislator and
potcisn no NAV attimes be willing to retreat from
patere of literature and science; will seek in vain for
periodlcal publication indigenous to this District, in
which the mind can find the object of pursuit. II.
we mistake not the disposition OF our fellow
citizens the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed is earnestly look led for as desiderafum
To carry our plan into effect, shall supply our.
selves with the best periodicals Of the day. and have
obtained such co operation in the Editorial Department
as we hope, will justify in asking the patronage OF
| the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthc CHRONICLE WILDE commenc-
ed about the first OF July next. IL VIII be Prineo
i'm Tn best m amer with and handsome type
The price will be three dollars per annum Payahe
during the first three months; two dollars and hlty
cents fpaid in advance,
Washi gton, .aprll6. 1928
descriptions to the above win be received at
this Office and also at the Book Stores Of j. e A.
Douglass. and IA Stewart in this City
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