Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-07
PROSPECTUS.

ALTu ouGH not among the nhmber OF those who be
lie,e that that the time will arrive when human pas
sons and human iniirmity will cease to darken the
under standing, and interrupt the happiness of
are, nevertheless disposed 10 view The advances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to gene al
happiness, the certain precursors OF still greater ct
forts to cultivate the fields OF Literature and extend
the boundaries ot Science
Among the means most conductive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement of mankind. the Press. il
will be admitted. stands pre- eminent by ts ceaSeless
energy, information adapted To every Capacity, is diff
fused through every class the public mind is awaken
cd. collision Of opinion st'ikes the fire OF genus
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
manned unknown is stimulated into action for the pub
lie good
But although he art Of printing has unlocked the
stores ofeanng, aud rendered that access Die to all
which before the privilege of the fec there is
peculiarly which marks the resent ge than
that preceded 1t It's the adaptation Of scientific
aud lite airy productions TO the wants aud the capac
tie. Of the great hody ofthe community BY the crcu
lation not of io!ios and q aros fitted only for the
learned, but OF periOdcai publications., moulded into
every shape filled with every variety Of matter, and
dfusns THEN influences through all the avocatons OF
life.
TO contribute to this general circulation of useful in
formation and add to the amount Of literary effort, is
the object of this Taper.
II will readily be perceived that 1t is or intention to
avoid intermngllng with party or religious con'rover
sv and to pursue path which, in thi, District, it is
bell ed, Is still unoccupied.
| We shall notice. in a condensed form, whatever oc
| currenccs may appear most important, whether for
cign domestic. The proceedings OF the y National
Legislature and the acts OF the Executive Of the u
nion will receive due attention In presenting view
of them however to our readers We shall endeavort to
az old the proxty Of detail. and communicate such
General results may best exhibit the internal condi
of the country and our relations with foreign Pow.
| ers.
The most valuable information Willie sought, in the
Natural History Resources, and Productions, of our
| Country
| Whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim Is the advancement OF some aud the prostraton o.
others, .nall neither be natentive to the practical
effects Of our Republican nsti utrons, unmndiul
Of the efforts demanded from every citizen Tor the
IN aintenanceo of the principles OF freedom Gene' al
and enlightened discussions in political science-of
all sciences the NEST important to tue temporal happi
ness of man will therefore receive nerIted attention
| Agriculture and Manufactures will copy p,omi
nent place: on these srh !: will be Object to
cit ard present information VIII en- may be practically
useful. embracing interesting discussions and EXHIBIT
ing plans estimates. and reasoHirgs tending to sho"
the means by which labor may be most adj ntageousy
applied
| Biograp hical Sketches interesting Anecdotes, and
the chasic productions OF poetic genius will not be o
verlookcd Whilst essays, original or selected, whose
tendency may he to elevate the moral feeling, and I'M
fold the principles Of action will form the most
interesting. ell useful, portions OF our Miscela
neous Department
We shall notice with impa,tialitv and candor, the
bet publications Of the day, and although pre-, cnted
BY limits from inGulginS in the amplitude OF the
proessed Reviewer, shall endeavor to tighten the
labor of the student by directing his attention to what
NAV appear most valuable, aud present summary
which may, perhaps, be useful TO the more cursoIy
reader.
In making this attempt we may over rate Anil
tv but not persuaded, the disposition oi the
M OF e e Clusiyely the objects
we have uniodeJ is in existence within this Dis
trict Political Journals, of greater less ability, al
ready exist But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire blend the greeabe with the useful: the
man of business, who may "ih to devote his moments
of to subjects Dgagng than patty ran
cour and legislative discussion the legislator and
politician VINO nav attmes be wiIn: to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare into the elegant
parterre of literature and science; will seek in vain for
periodical public ation indigenous to this District, in
which the mind find the o. ieet of pursuit. II,
therefore, we mistake the disposition OF our fellow
citizens the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly looked for as desideyatum.
To carry plan into effect, shall supply our
selves with the best odcals of the day. and have
obtained such co ope alton in the Editorial Department
as we aope, will justify US in asking the patronage OF
| the public.
TERMS:
! The publication Of the CHRONICLE will be commcne-
ed about the first OF July next. It will be printed
in the best manner, with gew and handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per snnum, payable
dnns the first three months; two dollars and fifty
cents If paid in advance.
Washington, .april 10, 1928.
Subscriptions to the above will be received at
this III ce, and also at the Book Stores of J. = A.
Douglass, and J. a. Stewart, in this City.
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