Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-12
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DAY MDRNlNa0 FEBRUARY 40, $685.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee PheniX

1T has long been the opinion of judicous friends to
the civilization of the Aborignes of America. that
paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their directions, would add great force to the
charitable means employed by the public for their me
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the legis
lave authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper. bearing the above title; &
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it as
Editor. In issuing this PRoaPEcrUs the Editor would,
by means, be too sangne, for he is that he
will tread upon i,strie1 gro.sad Nor does he make
any professions learning, for it must be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Caaakcss This will be the great
aim fthe Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Nany reasons might be given in
support of the utility o. such paper that which
now offered to the pubic, but it is deemed useless
There are many true friends to the Indians in different
parts ofthe Union, who will rejoice to this feeble
effort of the Chcrokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoEs1x On such friends must principally
depend the support OF ouEpaper.
The Alphabet lately invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have slready been apprized, form
anineres,ing medium Of Information to those Chero
KEGS who are unacqusinted with the English IAN
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee PhGnx will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee prints
and all matter which is Of common interest will be
given in both language sinsparelel columns.
Asthe great object of the Phoenix will be the ben
eht Oh the CherokeeS, tnefoIiownP SUBJECTS VIII &C.
cupy its columns.
i. The laws and public documents of the Nation.
2. 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 conformation will
allow.
5. The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Mscelane articles, calculated TO promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero.
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal to the friends of indians, and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those eho have heretofore man.
Tested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, win no doubt 'freek lend their helping
hand. ELIAS BOUDINoTT.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be pr aished weekly, at 81, SO 1t
paid in advance, IS in month";, g, so if paid at
the end of the year.
Every subscription will be considered as continu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore the commencement Of year.
The p, oni< will he printed on SupeT-io"al sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose -
The first number will be issued within the first
week January. 1923, after as circumstan-
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for tie payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the editor
at New Echota Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due att, mt on.
n fSubscrptons to the Cherokee Phcny, will be re.
ceived at the i,ook store IF j. & 4 DOUGLASS,
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