Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-21
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee H@Nix

1T has long been the opinion judcious friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborigines of America, that
paper published exclusively for 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 legis
laye authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit to
parOnise weekly paper, bearing the above title; &
have appointed the subscriber 70 take charge of
Editor. In issuing this PROSPECTUS the Editor would,
by MEANS be too sanguine, for lie is aware that he
will tread upon uatried ground. Nor does he make
any pretensions learning, for il must be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit of the 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 suchs paper that which is
offered to the public, but it is deemed useless.
There are many friends to The Indians in different
parts of the Union, who will rejoice to this feeble
effort of the Cherohees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoESIx Onsuch friend must principally
depend the support of our paper
The Alphabet lately invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have already been apprzed form
an interesting medium Of information to those Chcro-
KEGS who unacquaintcd with the English Ian
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee PhGnx will be filled,
partly with English and partly with Cherokee print;
and all matter which is of common interest will be
given in both languagesin parellel columns.
AS the great object OF the Phoenix will be the ben.
cill VI uic ChStOhCSs1 ioHuhhh6 SubJSSNS WIN w
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents of the Nation.
g. Account Of the manners and costumes OF the
Chcrokces, and their progress in Education, Religion
and the arts Of civilized life; with such notices of other
Indian tribes our limited means ufnormaton will
allow.
s. 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 to the friends of Indians, 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 BOUDINOTT.
TERMS,
The Phoenix viii be published weekly at S2,oo II
paid in advance IS in six months, or -, 50 if paid at
the end of the year
Every subscription will BE-. .a.tsd as contnu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore the commencement of new year.
The PEGnix will be printed on SuperHo"a sheet
with type entirely new, procured tor the purpose
I he first number will be issued within the first
week in January 1928, or as soon after as crcumstan-
ces will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for tie pay ment, shall receive seventh
gratis
! p. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at New Echota, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attention.
subscriptions to the Cherokee Phenix will be re.
| ceiyed at the Book Store of J. K DOUGLASS,
| King street Alexandria, ID. G.. An Is