Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-01
PROSPECTUS.

FhOSGEC US.
ALTHOUGH not among the number Of those who be
lie e that that the time will when h' mar pas
sions and human nirmy will to darken the
under standing and interrupt the happiness Of man
nevertheless disposed to ,iewthe advances which
have been made in the arts cond, cve to al
happiness as the certain precursors OF stih greater ct
fo 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 Press, it
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 oul the fire OF genus
and talent which, withoutits agency, would have re
NAMED unknown, is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But although he art of printing has unlocked the
stores oleaning, and rendered that BILE to all
whch before the privilege ofthe few there is
peculiarly which marks the present ase than
that has ceded it It is the adaptation Of scientific
and lite ary productions to the wants aud the capac
ties ct the great boy ofthe community nv the circu
lation not Of ioios and q aItos fitted only o' the
leaned but OF periodical publications. moclded into
shape filled with variety of matter aud
dosing their Influences through all the avocations OF
life.
To contribute to tais general circulation of useflin
ormaton and add to the amount of literary effort, is
the object IF this Paper. .-e~-s,f-s
It viii readily be percerrt It is int ton to
sy and to pursue path which, in thi, District it
belle, ed i, still unoe copied.
We snail notice, in condensed form. whatever oc
cnrences may appear most important. whether for.
cigu domestic. The proceedings of the ationai
Legis atuIe and the acts OF the Executive of the
mon, will receive due attention In presenting view
Of them hove, err readers shall endeav to
d, old the prolIxitv Of detail and communicate such
eener Its best exhibit the internal condi
lion OF tie country and relations with foreign Pow
ets.
The most valuable information Willie sought in the
Natural History, Resources, and Productions, OF
Country.
wailst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the advancement OF some and the prostration o.
Others weshal neither br nattent,eto the practical
effects of our Republican Institutions, nor unmindul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen for the
n, aintenance of the principles OF freedom Gene al
and enlis htened disc ussIons in political science Of
all ,ciepceAthe most Important to the temporal hapni
of man will therefore receive .merIted attention
Agriculture and Manufactures ~ III occupy piom
nent place these suhjer;s it a he object to
liota present information which may be practically
useful embracing interesting discussions: and exhibit
ing plans estimates and reasonugs tending to show
the by which labor may be most adv antageonsly
| applied
| Bogra phical sketches, interesting Anecdotes and
the chasfe productions OF poetic genius will not be
ve,ooked Whilst essays original or selected, whose
tendency may he TO elevate the moral feeling, and i'm
fold the pI nciples OF action will form the most
interesting well as useful, portions OF our Miscel!a
| neous Department
| We shall notice with impartality and candor, the
best pnb,icatio OF the day, aud although prevented
nv limits from infringing in the amplitude OF tire
protested Rt viewer we all endeavor to tighten the
labor student by directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable and present summary
winch may, perhaps be useful to the more curSory
reader.
| In making this attempt may rate our abili
ty but not, persuaded, the disposition OF the
public No paper devoted exchsy ely to the objects
we have unfolded is in existence within this Dis
rict Political Journals, of e eater 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 NAV wish to devote MS moments
of relaxation subjects "a ging than party
cour and gslative dscussion the legislator and
politician, who attimes be willing to retreat from
the stormy field Of political warfare into the elegant
parterre of and science will seek in vain for
periodical public alton indigenous to shis District, IN
which the mind find the o. iect OF pursuit IL.
eore we mistake not the disposition OF our fellow
citizens the establishment Of paper like the one new
proposed is earnestly look ed for desideratum.
To carry our plan into effect shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals OF the day and nave
obtained such operation in the Editorial Department
hope viii justify in asking the patronage Of
the public.
The publication ofthe CHRoNicLI will be commenc.
ed about the first OF July next It will be printed
in the best IN amer, with new and handsome tyPe :
! The price will be three dollars per amman. payable
during the e. three months; two dollars and fifty
cents paid in advance. a-
Wushi.gton .april l6, 1928
| Jsnbscriptonsto the above will be received At
this Office, and also atthe Book Stores of J. y A..
Douglass. and:J. A. Stewart, in this cny
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