Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-13

ALTuoUGH not among the number OF those VINO De
lie,e that that the time Ill arrive when human pas
sions and human intirmity will cease to darken the
Understandings. and interrupt the happiness of man. we
are. nevertheless. disposed to view the advances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to general
happiness, as the certain precursors OF still greater ct
foits TO cultivate the fields OF Literature, and extend
the boundaries OF Science.
Among the means most conductive 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 public mind is awaken
cd, collision Ct opinion strikes out the fire OF genius,
and talent which, without its agency. would have re
maincd unknown, is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed.
But, although he art of priDting has unlocked the
stores of learnlng, and rendered that accessible to all
which before Vas the privilege olthe few, there is one
peculiarly which marks the present age more than any
that has preceded it ltis the adaptation of scientific
and lite AIRY productions to the wants and the capaci
ties of the great body ofthe community. by the circu
Iation, not Of io!ios and q"aItos fitted only for the
learned, but of periodcnt publications, mo"lded into
every shape filled with every variety of matter. and
diffusing their influences through all the avocations OF
life.
To contribute to this general circulation of useEhlin
for nation. and add to the amount Of literary effort, is
the object ofthis Paper.
It will readily be perceived that it is our intention to
avoid interminglIng with party or religious controver-
sy: and to pursue a path which, in this District, 1t is
believed, is still unoccupied.
We shall notice, in a condensed form, whatever oc
currences may appear most important, whether for
eign OF domestic. The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts of the Executive Of the u
mon, will receive due attention In presenting a view
OF them. how ever. to our readers, We shall endeavor to
avoid the pro'Ixty Of detail, and communicate such
general res, Its As may best exhibit the internal condi
ton of the country and our relations with foreign Pow.
ers.
The most valuable infor WILDE sought, in the
Natural History, Resources. and Productions, of our
County. :
WniIst avoiding political discussions, whose only
ain is the advancement Of some, and the prostr alton OF
otters, We shall neither be inattenlive TO the practical
effects Of our Republican Insti, utions, nor ~unmindiul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
nsintenance OF the principles oil freedom General
and enlightened discussions in political science OF
all sciences the most important to the temporal happi
ness of man will therefore receive merited attention.
Agriculture and Manufactures wall occupy a p'Omi
nent place: on these s6hjec;s it will be our object to e
licit a'd present Information which may be practically
useful, embracing interesting discussions; and exhibit
ing plans. estimates, and reasonings. tending to show
the means by which labor may be most advantaseonsly
applied
biographical sketches, interesting Anecdotes and
the cRsSt productions OF poetic genius, will not be o
veIIooked Whilst essays original OF selected, whose
tendency may he to elevate the moral feeling, and un-
fold the principles Of action, will form one o, the most
intefe-tlhSr As wen as useinI, portions o' our MIsceia-
neous Department
We shall, notice, with impartiaIity and candor, the
best publications Of the day. and although prevented
by our limits from %indnlglng IN the amplitude OF the
pTotessed K reviewer, we shall endeavor to tighten the
labor of the student by directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable. and present a summary
which may, perhaps, be useful to the more cursory
reader.
In making this attempt, we may over rate our abili
ty, but not. we are persuaded, the disposition OF the
prblic. Nc paper devoted exclusively to the objects
we have unfoided is no W in existence within this Dis
trict Political Journals, of greater or less ability, al
ready exist: But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire to blend the agreeable with the useful; the
man OF business, who may wish to devote his moments
of relaxation to subjects more engaging than party ran
cour and legislative discussion; even the legislator and
politician, who NAV attimes be wiilin, to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare, into 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 o. iect of pursuit. If,
| therefore, we mistake not the disposition of our fellow
citizens, the establishment Of a paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly looked for as a assidcrafum.
To carry our plan into effect, we shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals of the day. and have
obtained such CO operation in the Editorial Department
as, we hope, will justify us in asking the patronage Of
the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRoNicLE will be commenc-
ed about the first OF July next. 1t will be printed
in the best IN amer, with new and handsome type.
The price viii be three dollars per annum, payable
during the first three months, OF two dollarsSand fifty
cents ifpaid IN advance,
Washisgteny april 10, 1928. !
nTSubscriptionsto the above will be received at
this o fl &c, and also at the Book Stores of }. & A..
Douglass. and J. A. Stewart, in this City.
juneS !.