Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-16
PROSPECTUS.

ALTHOUGH not among the nnmbcr Of those who be
lie,e that that the time will arrive when human pas
sions and human iniirnity will cease to darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness of man. we
are, nevertheless. disposed TO view the advances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to genoa
happiness, as the certain precursors OF still greater ct
foits 10 cultivate the fields Of Literature. and extend
the boundaries OF Science
Among the mean, most condr ctive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement Of mankind. the Press. it
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent BY its ceaseless
energy, information adapted to every capacity, Is diff
fused through every class the PGblic mind IS awaken
ed: collision Of opinion strikes out the fire OF genus.
and talent which, without its agency. would have re
NAMED unknown;i is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But, although he ant Of printing has unlocked the
stores oflearning, ana rendered that access bic to all
which before was the privilege oithe few, there Is one
peculiarly which marks the present age more than any
that has preceded it itiS the ana ptatICn OF scientific
and lite! AIRY productions TO the wants aud the cdpasi
tie VI tue great body oftte community. by the circu
iation not of 'o.ios and q aItos fitted only for the
learned, bat of perioAc2i publications., mo lded into
every shape. filled VITA every variety of matter. and
difiusin Z their inlyencea through all tie avocations o.!
life
10 contribute to this general circulation of usefrlin
OF ru.tion. anu Id To the amount OF literary effort, is
the object ofthis Paper.
| It will readily be perceived that it is our intcntion to
avoid interipinaling with party or religious con,rover.
~: and to pursue a patti, which, inthis District, it is
believed, Is still unoccopied.
we shall notice, in a condensed form. whatever oc
currences may appear most important, whether for
cisn or domestic. The Proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts OF tie Executive Of the Y
Mon. vii receive due attention In 4ixesaSaS awe"
OF them. however. to ohr readers, we'sEs5VeHea OF To
avoid the proI%ity OF detail, and communicate such
general results a. may best exhibit the iaiefnal cond'
ton ofthe country ani our relations withtoIeigu Pow.
The most valuable information ~illhe sought, in the
MATERIAL History, Resources and r, oductions, Of our
Cuuntrv.
Wrist avoiding political discussions, whose onl,
aim is the advancement Of some. aud the pro,tratiou.o o.
Others, wcshall neitrei be lnittcntirc 10 the PRACTICAL
Effects Of our Republican InsIi ntions, no, rn1ind'u!
of the enoIts demanded from every citizen ior the
~ ain,enance of the principles OF freedom General
and enlightened discussions liz political sciencc--cf
all sciences the most important TO the ,empora! happi
ness Of man will therefore ;eceiye merited attention
Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy a promi
nent place: on these sutjecis It viii be our object to t
licit a d present information which may be practically
usri,l. embracing Interesiiu. discussions: AND exhibit
ing plans est mates, and rca-onings tcndin@to show
the means by which labor may be most adraniaSeonsly
applied
Biographical Sketches, interesting Anecdotes. and
The ctaSfe productions q! poetic 2eniIs. VIII not he o
:eIiookcd Whilst ESSAYS original o. So ected. whose
tendenc, may be to elevate The moral feeling. and I'M
fold the p, inciplcs Of action. will form one o the most
IntcI citing. "a well y useful, portions o! our Miecelia-
neoms Department
We siall notice with impartiaity and candor, the
best publications Of the day; and although prevented
by our limits from %indnlging in the amplitude ct tie
prOtessed Reviewer, We Shall endeavor to tighten the
labor of tie student by directing hls attention to what
may appear most valuable, and present a summary
which may, perhaps, be useful. 10 TIE more cursoIy
reader.
In making this attempt, we may over rate onr abili
ty, but not, we are persuaded, the disposition OF the
p.bli. No paper devoted exclusively Il the objects
we have unfoidcd Is Ito ~ IN existence within this DIS
trict Political journals, of greater or less ability, al
ready exist: But that portion OF the community who
may desire to blend the agreeable with the useful; the
man of business, who may mi,i, to devote ri, moments
of relaxation to subjects more Engaging than party ran
cour and legislative discussion: even the legislator and
politicisn. who NAV attimes be wiling to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare inio the elegant
parterre Of literature and science: will seek in vain for
a periodical publication indigenous to this District, in
which the mind can find the Of iect Of pursuit. If,
therefore, we mistake not the disposition of our fellow
citizens, the estahlishmentof ola paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly looked for as a dssideratgm.
To carry our plan into effect. we shall supply our
selves with the best periodical, Of the day. and have
obtained such Co operation in the Editorial Department
as. we hope, will justi v US in asking the patronage Of
the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRoSIcLE will be commenc-
ed about the first OF July next. It will be printed
in the best m amer, with new and handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per annum, payable