Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-31

PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee Phoenix

1T has long been the opinion fjudicious friends to
Il the civilization Of the Aborgines 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-
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the egis
latve authorities oithe Cerokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title;
have appointed the subscriber TO take charge of it
Editor. In issuing this RosPgcrUs the Editor would,
by no MEANS be too saBgune, for he is aware that he
will tread upon uairied ground Nor does he make
any professions 10 eanng for must be 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 true friends to the Indians in different
parts ofthe Union, who will rejoice to see this feeble
effort of the Cherokees TO rise from their ashes like
the tabled PHOENIX. such friends must principally
depend the support OF our paper
The Alphabet lately invented by a native Cherokee
of which the public have already been apprized form
an interesting medium Conformation to those Chero-
KEGS who are unaequaintcd with the English Ian.
guage For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee prints
and all matter whichs Of common interest will be
given in both languages in parellel columns
the great object Of the Phoenix will be the ben.
cut vi SHCrOhSCsy SfS iohoWiHS ouOJSSto WIN W.
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents of the Nation
9. Account of the manners and costumes of the
Cherokces, and their progress in Education, Religion
and the of civilized life with such notices of other
Indian tribes our limited means Conformation will
allow.
5. The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Miscellaneous articles, calculated TO promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chcro-
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal to the friends ofIndians and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man.
Tested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, will no doubt freely lend their helping
hand. ELIAS BOUDlNOTI.
TERMS
The Phrnix will be published weekly, at 81, SO u
paid in advance, $3 in six months, if paid at
| the end of the year.
Every subscription will be considered as continu
ed unless subscribers give notice 10 the contrary be.
fore the commencement of new year.
The Phoenix will be printed on Super-!Iovai sheet
with type entirely now, procured for the purpose
The first number will be issued within the first
week in January, 1928, soon after as crcumstan
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible tor TIE payment shall receive seventh
gratis
2. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at New Echota Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attention.
GfSubscrptons to the Cherokee Phcnix, will be re
ceived at the Hook Store of j. & ~ DOUGLASS,
King street Alexandria, ID. G.. jan Is