Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee PhHuix

1T has long been the opinion ofjudcious friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborgines of America that
a paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable employed by the public for their
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the legs
latve authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit
patfonse weekly paper, bearing the above titles &
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it
Editor. In issuing this PROSPECTUS the Editor would,
by MEANS be too sanguine for he is aware that he
will tread upon unried ground. Nor does he make
any professions to learning, for il be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthe Cerohess 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 true friends TO the Indians in different
parts of the Union, who will rejoice to this feeble
effort of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoENIx. On such friends must principally
depend the support of our paper
The Alphabet latcl, invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have already been apprized, form
~ interesting medium of information TO those Chero-
KEGS who are unacquaintcd with the English lam
guage For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phgnix will be filled,
partly with English, and party with Cherokee print;
and all matter which is OF common interest will be
given in both languages in parallel columns.
Asthe great oh ject OF the PhnniX will be the ben
eft of the Cherokees, the following subjects will &C.
cupy its columns.
i. The laws and public documents of the Nation.
g Account of the manners and costumes ct the
Cherokees, and their progress in Education, Religion
and the arts of civilized life; with such notices of other
Indian tribes rs our limited means ofnformaon will
allow.
5. The principal interesting news of the day.
4. Miscellaneous articles calculated to promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal the friends OF Indians, and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man
Tested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, wiz no doubt freely lend their helping
hand ELIAS BOUDlNOTT.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at $3.50 II
paid in advance, IS in six months, s., so 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 new year.
The Phrnix will be printed on Snper-Roval sheet
with type en,ircl new, procured for the purpose
I he first number will be issued within the first
week in January, 1922, soon after as circumsan
ccs 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 attention.
nTSubscriptions to the Cherokee Pheex, will be
ceiyed at the Book Store of J. & A DOUGLASS,
King Get Alexandra, ID. e. ian Is