Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-11
PROSPECTUS.


heVe that that the time 81" arrive when human pas.
sions and human inlrmity will to darken the
outstanding, and interrupt the happiness OF man,
are nevertheless disposed TO view the adv which
have been made in the arts most conductive gene al
happiness, the certain precursors OF still greater e
forts 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 throug hevery class the public mind is awaken
ed collision Ct opinion strikes the fire of genus
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
maned unknown is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But, although he art of printing has unlocked the
stores OF ming, and rendered that access bic all
which before the privilege of the few there
peculiarly which marks the present age than any
that has preceded 1t is the adaptation of scientific
and literary productions to the wants and the capaci
tie Of the great body ofthe community by the circu
lation not of foios and q,aIos fitted only for the
learned, but Of periodical publications. moulded into
every shape, filled with every variety of matter and
ditusing their influences through all t. avocstons OF
life.
To contribute to this general circulation of useful in
HE -oIIeGt OF TINS Paper.
1t will readily be perceived that is infection to
avoid rminslng with party or religious controver
and to pursue path which, in this District, 1t IS
believed, Is still unoccnped.
we shall notice in a condensed form. whatever oc
currences may appear most important. whether for
eign or domestic The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts Of the Executive Of the U
mon, Will receive due attention In presenting vien
OF them. howev to readers shall endeavor to
ayod the proiNity Of detail. and commune ate such
general results may best exhibit the internal condi
ton of the country and our relations with foreign Pow.
ers.
The most valuable Information illbe sought, in The
Natural History, Resources. and Productions, Of our
Country.
| Whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
the advancement OF some and the prostration OF
Others shall neither be natentive to the practical
effects of our Republican Institutions, unmindiul
OF the efforts demanded from every citizen, for the
| m aincnsnce of the principles OF freedom Gene al
| and enlig btened discussions in political science-oi
all sciences the most important to the temporal hapPi
ness Of -uitherefore receive merited attention.
| Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy promi
place: these subjects it will be object to
licit aad present Information which may be practically
useful; embracing interesting discussions; and exhibit
ing plans estimates. and ieasOnngs tending to show
the means by which labor may be most advantageousy
| applied
I biographical sketches interesting Anecdotes and
the chose productions of poetic genius will not he
verlooked Whilst essays, original or selected, whose
tendency may te to elevate the moral feeling, and un
fold the principles Of action viii form o. the most
interesting well useful portions OF our Miscea-
neous Department
| We shall notice With impartialy and candor, the
best publications Of the day. and although prevented
| by limits from ndulging IN the amplitude oil the
prUiessed Reviewer, shall endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student by directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable, and present summary
which may, perhaps, be useful to the more cursoIy
| reader.
| In making this attempt, may over rate our abii
ty but not, persuaded, the disposition OF the
public No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
have unfolded j. in existence within this DIS
trct 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 useful the
man OF business who may wish to devote hi, moments
of relaxation subjects engaging than party ran
conr and legislative dscussion the legislator and
POLITICIAN who NAV at times be willing to retreat from
the stormy field Of political warfare, into the elegant
parterr of literature and science will seek in vain for
riodic pnbc alton indigenous TO this District, in
which the mind find the OF iect of pursuit. If,
therefore, mistake not the disposition OF our fellow
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly looked for as desiderafum.
| To carry pIannto effect. shall supply our-
selve. with the best periodicals of the day, and have
obtained such CO operation in the Editorial Department
as. we hope will justify us in asking the patronage oil
the public.
TERMS:
The public alton of the CHRONICLE will be commenc-
ed about the first OF July next. 1t will be printed
in the hest IN amer, with new and handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per annum, payable
durng the first three months; two dollars and fifty
cents If paid in advance,
IJasii" gtom, .3pr216, 1928.
Subscriptions to the above will be received st
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