Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-24
PROSPECTUS.

ALTacuGH not among the number OF those who be
lieye that that the time will arrive when human pas
sions and human iniIrmity will cease 60 darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness OF man, we
are, nevertheless. disposed TO view the advances which
have been ade in The arts most conductive to general
happiness, as the certain precursors OF still greater -ef
foi Is to cultivate the fields of Literature, and extend
the boundaries Of Science.
Among the means most conductive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement Of mankind. the fIe.s, il
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent by its ceaseless
energy, Information adapted to every capacity. is diff
fused Through every class the public mind is awaken
ed: collision Of opinion strikes out the fire OF genus,
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
manned unknown, is stimulated Into action for the pub
lie good
But. although he ant Of printing has unlocked the
stores oflearning, and rendered that bic to all
which before was the privilege ofthe few, there Is one
peculiarly which marks the present age MOI than any
that mas preceded it It's the adaptation OF scientific
and lite airy productions tothe wants aud the capaci
tie. Of tire sueAk toty efthe community. nv the c,rcu
lation not Of f8'ios and quaTtos fitted only for the
learned, but Of periOdtc'l publications., nodded into
every share filled with every variety OF matter. and
difusing their influences through all the avocations oil
life
To contribute to this general circulation Of usetulin
formation and add to the amount of literary effort, is
the object ofthis Paper.
It will readily be perceived that it is our intention to
avoid inter fningling with party or religious controver-
sy: and to pursue a path which, in thi, District, it is
believed, is still unoccupied.
We shall notice, in a condensed form. whatever oc
currences may appear most important. whether for
eign OF domestic. The proceedings oil the National
Legislature and the acts Of the Executive Of the y
MON, will receive due attention In presenting a vie"
OF them. how ever, to our readers, we shall endravorto
ay old the prohXitv Of detail. and IN ate such
general results as may best exhibit the internal cond~
ton ofthe c%oNfntry and onr relations with foreign Pow.
eTs.
The most valuable infor nation Willie sought, in the
Natural History, Resources, and Productions, Of our
Country.
whist avoidin. political dis, rssions, whose only
aim is the advancement OF some, and the prostrstionr oil
others, weshail neither be inattentive TO the practical
effects - our Republic Institutions, nor unmindiul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
maintenance of the principles OF freedom General
and enlightened discussions III political science OF
all sciences the most important to the temporal happi
ness Of man - will therefore receive meritcd attention
A.,icuiture aud Manufactures will occupy a pIomi
nent place: on these subjects it will be our object to e
EGit ard present iniormstion which may be practically
useful. embracing interesting discussions; and exhibit
INC plans, estimates, and reasonings. tending to show
the means by which labor may be most advantageously
applied.
biographical Sketches, interesting Anecdotes. and
the chaSie productions OF poetic genius, VIII not be o
ve,looked, Whist essays. original or selected, whose
tendency may te . elevate the moral feeling, and un-
fold the principles OF action, viii form one o. the most
interesting. As yell as useful, portions OF our Aliscela-
reous Department
We shall notice, with impartially and canfor. the
bet publications Of the day: aud although prevented
bv our limits from INDUCING in the amplitude If the
protested Reviewer, we shall endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student BY directing ms attention to what
may appear most valuable, and present a summary
which may, perhaps, be useful to the more cursoly
reader.
In making this attempt, we may ever rate our abili
tv, but not, We are persuaded, the disposition OF the
public. No paper devote exclusively to the objects
we have unfolded is now 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 to blend the agreeable with the us:iui; the
man of business, who may wish to devote his moments
of relaxation to subjects more engaging thar party ran
cour and legislative discussion: even the legislator and
politician. who NAV attimes be willing to retreat from
the stormy field OF political warfare, into the elegant
parterre OF literature and science; will seek in vain for
a PEI iod,csl publication. indigenous TO this District, in
which the mind can find the o. iect of pursuit. It
iher efore, we mistake not the disposition of our fellow
citizens, the establishment Of a paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly looked f. as a d. siderGh"m.
To carry our plan into effect we shall supply our
selves with the best periodicaI> of the day. and have
obtained such CO operation in the Editorial Department
as. we hope, will Justify US in king the patronage oil
the puOiIc.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRONICLE viii be comn'enc-
ed about the first OF Jnly next. Il will. be printed
in the best m snner. with new and handsome type.
The price vii! be three dollars per annum, payable
during the first three months; q two dollars and fifty
cents If paid in advance,
HASH gtgn, .7pra Ia, 1928.
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this Office, I'D ats at the Book Stores Of J. q A.
Douglass. and J. A. Stewart, in this City.