Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-26
u RppPECIUo OF tHE
ChevOkea pho ak.

UThas long been the opinion ofjudic,ous friendsto
Il the civilization of the Abor gnes of ,merca. that
ptper pI ltlshed exclusively r their beneht, and
unlcr their irection would add great force to the
Charitable means emplo, ID by the public for their
Hora,iou. In lccocl.lce with thai opinion the legis
lavc authorities the Cherokees have thought III to
pttronise 'kiy paper be irng the above title;
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it
Editor In issuing this PRasPEcrUs the F. tor would
by means be too >angune, forhe Is aware that he
will tread unou uniriei grou ld Nor does nc make
any professions learn ng, for II must ne known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cherokees This win be the great
aim ofthe Editor, which he intends to pursue with
Undertaking steps Many reasons might be given in
port of the utility oft such paper that which -
now offered to the public, but il is deemed useless
Taere are many friends the Indians in different
parts the UnInn who wlrejoice To see this feeble
efirt of the Cherokees to rise from their sshes like
the tabled PHoENIx. On such friends must principally
depend the support OF our paper.
The Alphabel latel, invented by native Cherokee,
Of which the public have area1y been apprized form
aninierestng medium of inflammation to those Chero
KEGS who unacQusihtcd with the English lam
gunge For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured
,rhe columns of,he Cherokee Phoenix will be filed,
partly with English and partly with Cherokee print;
aud all matter which of common interest will he
given in both languages in pareilel columns
rs the great object of the Phenix will be the ben
eft of the Cherokees the following subjects will oc-
cupy ITS columns ~
i
2. Account of the manners and costumes of the
Cherokees, and their progress in Education, Religion
an the arts of civilized e; with such notices OF other
Indian tribes limited means Conformation will
allow.
5 The principal interesting news ofthe day.
A. Miscellaneous articles calculated to promote ii.
er,tre 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 who have heretofore man
ifested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, Will doubt freely lend their helping
hand. ELIAS BOUDlNOTf.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, az s., SO If
paid in .dvaace. s. IN six months, S. So If paid
the end of the year,
Every subscription vii be considered as con,inu-
ed unless subscribers give no'ce to the contrary be-
fore the commencement Of new year.
rae p rniN will he printed on Super-2o-a al sheet
with type entirely new, procured tor the purpose
The FIRST number W be issued within the FIRST
week !, January. 1923, after crcumstan.
ces will admit.
An, person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible tor tie payment, shall receive seventh
p. 8. All communications addressed to the Editor
q, leS Echota Cherokee Nation, and post psd, will
receive due attention.
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