Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-04

PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee Phmuix

1T has long been the opinion ofjudicious friends to
the civilization of the Aborigines of America that
paper published exclusiveyfor their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable means employed by the public for their me-
oration In accordance with that opinion, the legis.
Iative authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title;
have appointed the subscriber to take charge of it
Editor. IN issuing this Psos,rcTus the Editor would,
by no MEANS be sangnDe, tor he is aware that he
will tread upon uniYed grfssd Nor does he make
any professions learning, for il known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cherokees This will be the great
aim Of the Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper that which is
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There are many friends to the Indians in different
parts of the Union, who willrejoceto this feeble
effort of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHOENIX. Orsuch trends must principally
depend the support OF our psper.
The Alphabet latel, invented by native Cherokee,
Of which the public have already been apprzed form
an interesting medium of information to those Chero-
KEGS whc are unacquaincd with the English Ian.
guage: For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns of,he Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English and partly with Cherokee print;
and all matter which is Of common interest will he
,iven in both languagesn parelel columns.
sthe great object OF the PhGnx will be the ben
eft of the Lhcrokees the follow ing subjects will &C.
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents Of the Nation.
9. 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.
s. The principal interesting ofthe day.
4. MiscelIane Gus articles calculated to promote Lit
eratre, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
ppeal to the friends OF Indians, and respectfully ask
heir patronage. Those who have heretofore man
tested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness will no doubt freely lend their helping
hand EiIAS BOUDlNOlI.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at 81 SO IT
paid in sdvance SO in six months, or S., soft paid At
he end of the year.
Every subscription viii be considered as continu-
Ell unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore the common cement Of new year.
The PlGni< will be printed On SuperRo-s sheet
with type entirely new, procured tor the purpose
! he first number w'a lie issued within the first
week il January, 1928, as soon after as circumsta'
ces will admit
Any persun procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible Tor sc payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
1t New Echo,a, Cherokee Nation and post paid, will
receive due att,
ITSubscriptions to the Cherokee Phenx, will be
ceived at the Book Store of J. & DOUGLASS,
King street Aexandrs, ID. G.. jan l5-