Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-01

PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokeo ph2nix

TT has long been the opinion Of iudcios friends to
L the civilization Of the Aborgines of America that
paper pu b!ished exclusively for their benefit; and
under their direction, would add great force to The
charitable means employed by the public for the me
oration In accordance with that opinion the lecis.
ative authorities oiIhc Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper. bearing the above titles <
have appointed the subscriber to take oh rge of as
Editor. In issuing this Prospectus the Eit0r would
by means be sangnir for he is aware that he
will tread upon uatriei ground Nor does he make
any professions to e.rnmg for must be known that
the great and sole mo'iv in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Chrohes This will be the great
aim OF the Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Nan, reasons might lie given in
support of the utility OF such paper as tina, which is
offered to the puric, tut Il is deemed use less
There many frcn!s 10 The Indians in liffrrent
parts ofthe Union, who ~ilrl oce TO this feeble
effort of the Cherokee. from their ashes like
the fablrd PHoESIx onsuch friends must principally
depend the support OF our Dapcr
The Alphabet atel, nve nted BY native Cherok ee
Of which the public have already been apprized, form
anin;eres,ing medium Of Mt rInaton to those Chero
KEGS who cqu"'nt,d with the English I'm.
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns Of the Cherokee Phenx will be filed,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee print
and all matter whichis Of common interest will he
given in both languagesiu pareilel columns
Asthe great o. cct ot the PhGnx will be the ben
Eft OF the heros ees, the following subjec will &C.
cupy it's columns,
l rhe laws and public documents of the Nation.
2. Account of the manners and costumes nf the
Cherokees and their progress in Education, Religion
and the arts Cf ie; With such notices Of ether
Indian tribes as our lirnittd means Conformation will
allow.
3. The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Miscellaneous articles, calculated to promote lit
er.,ture, Civilization, and Religion among the Chcro
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal to the fricnds of Indians and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man.
fe sted christian Il ~ in promoting our welfare and
happiness, will no doubt Freely lend Their helping
hand. F!i,S BOUDlNoTT.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, At so if
paid in advance, SO in months, or 3, 56n paid at
the end OF. the year.
Every subscription viii be considered continu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to th. contrary be-
fore the commencement of new year
The = Gnix will be- printed on Supe-Roral sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose
week IL January 1928, after circumstan-
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
respons Bile tor tie payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
=. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at Ncw Echots, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attention.
ITSubscriptions to the Cherokee Phenix, will be
ceived at the Book Store IF ]. * DOUGLASS,
King street Alexandria, ID. G.. jan Is