Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-16
PROSPECTUS OF The
Cherokee VhGniX

TT has long been the opinion of judicous fiendst0
Il the civilization of the Aborisines OF America. M
u paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable means employed by the public for their
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the legs
latye authorities oithe Cherokees have thought htc
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above utIeiS
have appointed the subscriber to take charge OF IS
Editor. In issuing this PHosPEcrUs the Editor wouh
by MEANS be too sanguine, for he is aware that he
will tread upon untriei ground Nor does he make
any re;ensons to learning, for il must be known that
the great and sole ntivc i'm establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cheroke<s. This will be the great
aim ofthe Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility OF such paper as that which
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There many true friends to the Indians in different
parts ofthe Union who will rejoice to this feebs
effort Of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoESIx On such friends must principal!
depend the support OF our paper.
The Alphabet lately invented By native Cherokee
Of which the public have already been apprized form
interesting medium of information to those Cherr
KEGS who are unaequainted with the English Ian
gusge. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns oftbe Cherokee PhGnix will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee prn
and all matter which is OF common interest will be
given in both languages in parellei columns
As the great object Of the Phonix will be the ben
eHt vi TIE Chcrokees, Tie Ioo~inb supleCtS VIII oo
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents Of the Nation.
g. Account of the manners and costumes Of the
Chez kees, and their progress in Education, Religion
aud the Of civilized life; with such notices Of otc
Indian tribes our limited means ofinformation will
allow.
5. The principal interesting news Of the day.
f. Miscellaneous articles. calculated to promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero'
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospe ctus the Editor would
appeal to the friends of Indians, and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man.
Tested christian zeal in promoting welfare and
happiness, will no doubt freely lend their helping
hand. ELIAS BOCDIN0rI.
TERMS
The PhGnX will be published weekly, AZ $3.50 u
paid in advance, 80 in Six months or $500 pald az
the end of the year.
Every subscription will be considered as contnu'
ed unless subscribers give notice to the contrary De-
fore the commencement of new year.
The Phoenix will be printed on Super RoTal sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose
The FIRST number will be issued within the mr.
week in January, 1923, after as circunsah
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for tie payment, shall receive seyeh'h
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the Edto,
at New Echota, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, VI"
receive due attention.
GfSubscriptons to the Cherokee Pbenix, will bere
ceived at the Book Store Of J. s a DOUGLAS
King street Alexandria, D. C. jan Is