Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-12
PROSPECTUS.

ALTHoUoB not among the number of those who be
lieve that that the time will when human pas
sions and human infirmity will to darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness of
are nevertheless disposed to view the advances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to general
happiness the certain precursors Of still greater ef
forts to cultivate the fields of Literature and extend
the boundaries Of Science.
Amongthe means most conductive to the moral and
intellectual Improvement of mankind the Press il
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent BY its ceaseless
energy Information, adapted to every capacity, is diff
fused through every class the public mind awaken
ed; collision Ct opinion strikes the fire of genius
and talent which, wlthoutits agency, would have
NAMED unknown is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed
But although he art of printing has unloc ed the
stores ofeanng, and rendered that bic all
which before the privilege the few there is one
peculiarly which marks the present age than any
that has preceded it It's the adaptation of scientific
and literary productions to the wants aud the capaci
ties Of the great body ofthe community by the circu
lation not OF io'ios and artos fitted only for the
learned, but of periodical publications. moulded into
every shape, filled with every variety Of matter and
10 contribute this general circulation of usefuln
and add to the amount Of literary effort is
the object of this Paper.
It will readily be perceived that is intention to
avoid intermngIing with party religious controver
sv and pursue path which, in this District, it
bell ev ed, is still unoccuped.
We shall notice in a condensed form, whatever oc
currences may appear most important, whetheT Tor
egn or domestic. The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts of the Executive OF the u
nion will receive due attention In presenting view
of them however, to readers We shall endeavor to
avoid the prolxty OF detail, and communicate such
general results may best exhibit the internal cond
ton Of the country and relations with foreign Pow.
| ers.
The most valuable insor nation WILDE sought. in the
Natural History X esourtes, and Productions, Of
| Country.
whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the advan Of some and the prostraon OF
Others shall neither be nattentive TO the practical
effects Of Republican nsti buttons, unmndiul
Of the efforts demanded from every citizen, for the
IN aintenance of the principles OF freedom Genefal
| and enlightcn discussions in political science-of
all sciences the most important to the temporal happi
ness of will therefore receive merited attention
| Agriculture and Manufactures will occupy ptomi
place. these subjects it will be object to
lCt az present information which may be practically
useful acng interesting discussions; and exhibit
ing plans estimates, and reasonngs tending to show
the means by which labor may be most adVantageonsy
applied.
Biogrs phical sketches, interesting Anecdotes, and
the chasfe productions of poetic genius will not be
verlooked Whilst essays. original or selected, whose
tendency be to elevate the moral feeling, and IN
fold the principles of action will form OF the most
interesting. well useful, poLtons OF our Miscea
neous Department
| We shall notice with impartality and candor, the
best publications Of the day; and although prevented
by limits from induging in the amplitude OF the
protested Reviewer, shall endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student by directing bls attention to what
may appear most valuable, and present summary
which may, perhaps, be useful to the more cursor
reader.
In making this attempt, may rate our abl
ty but not we persuaded the disposition OF the
public No paper dev oted ex clusvey TO the objects
we have unfolded is in existence within this Dis
nct Political Journals, of greater 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 moment.
of subjects more engaging than party ran
cor and legislative discussion: the legislator and
politician who NAV attimes be willing to retreat from
the stormy field Of political warfare into the elegant
paterre OF literature and science will seek in vain for
periodica public alton indigenous to this District, in
which the mind can find the OF iect Of pursuit. II,
therefore we mistake the disposition Of fellow
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed is earnestly looked for as desiderafum.
To carry plan into effect, we shall supply our.
selves with the best iodicals of the day. and have
obtained such operation in the Editorial Department
as 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 m amer with new and handsome type.
The price will be three dollars per annum, payable
during the first three months; or two dollars and fifty
cents Ifp paid in advance,
Washington, April l6, 1928.
| Subscriptions to the above will be received at
this Off ce, and also at the Book Stores Of J. e A
| Douglass. and J. A. Stewart, in this City.
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