Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-13
WEDNESDAY, MDaNlyHo EsBRwABY 49, 1885,
PROSPECT Us OF THE
Cherokee phmnix

1T has long been the opinion of jutcios friends to
Il the civilization ~ the Aborgnes of America, that
paper published exclusively for their benefit. and
under their direction. would add great force to the
charitable means employ by the public for their me.
lioration. IN accordance with that opinion the lecs
lative authorities ofthe Cherokee es have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title; &
have appointed the shscrb to take charge of it as
Editor In issuing this PRnsPEcrUs the E,!itur would,
BY no means, be too sanginc for he is aware that he
will tread upon uniriE ground Nor does he make
pretensons to leernng, for il known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is tho hensf, ofthe ChcrOhess This will be the great
aim ofthe Editor, which he Intends to pursue with
| undertaking steps. Many reasons might be given in
port of the utility of such apaper that which i,
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There many true friends to the Indians in different
parts ofthe Union, who wrejoce to see this feeble
effort ct the CherokeeS to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHOENIX. On such friends must principally
depend the support OF our paper
The Alphabet lately invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have already been apprized form
an interesting medium of information to those Chero-
KEGS who are unacsuainted with the English Ian.
gusge. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee PhGnx will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee print;
and all matter which is OF common interest will be
given in both lapguagesin pareile columns
Asthe great object OF the Ph9oX viii be the ben
eft Of the Lherokc cess the following subjects will &C.
eupy its columns.
l. The laws and public documents of the Nation
g. Account of the manners and costumes of the
Cherokees, and their progress in Education, Religion
and the Of civilized life; with such notices Of other
Indian tribes as our limited means ofntUrmaton will
allow.
s. The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Miscellanc articles calculated 10 promote it
erature. Civilization, and Religion among the Chero-
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus the Editor would
appea to the friends OF Indians, and respectfully ask
thcii patronage. Those who have heretofore man
Tested christian Zeal in promoting welfare and
happiness, will oidoubt freely lend then helping
hand. ELIAS BOUDlNOTr.
TER.HS
The Phrnix will 30 published weekly, at 81, so if
paid in advance, So p six months, or S. Soft paid at
the end of the year
Every Subscription viii be considered continu
e unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore The commencement of a new year.
The GniN will he printed on Sure,-Ho''al sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose.
he first number viii be issued within the first
week January, 1923, AS soon after as circumstan-
ccs will admit.
Any pers1 procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for tie payment, shalt receive seventh
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at New Echota, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due atte ntOn.
l-rSubscriptions to the Cherokee Phenx, will be
ceived at the Book Store Of J & 4 DOUG Ass.
King street Alexandria, ID. G.. janis