Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-27
PROSPECTUS.

ALTH UGH not among the number OF those who be
lie, e that that the time will arrive when human pas
sions and human infrmity will cease to darken the
unde Standing and interrupt the happiness OF man, we
are nevertheless disposed TO view the adv which
have been made in the arts most conductive to gene al
hap, mess the certain precursors OF still greater ef
fot TO cultivate the fields of Literature and extend
the boundaries Of Science
Among the means most cond ct, to the moral and
intellectual Improvement of mankind. the Pless. it
will be admitted. stands pre- eminent BY its ceaseleSs
energy, information adapted to cry capacity, is diff
fused through every class the public mind is awaken
ed; collision Of opinion strikes out the fire OF genus.
and talent which, withoutitS agency, wond have re
NAMED unknown, is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed
But although he art Of printing has unlocked the
stores oflearnng, and rendered tbs, BILE to all
which before was the privilege ofthe Few there is
peculiarly which marks the present age more than any
that has preceded it its the adaptation of scientific
and lite productions to the wants and the capa,
tie of tie great hcuy ofthe community hy the circu
laton not of ioos and @ artos fi,teu only for the
learned bat OF periodical publications., mo lded into
every Shape filled with variety Of matter, and
di1using their Influences through all the avocatons o.
life
TO cohtribne to this general circulation Of use,ln
formation and add to III, amount of liteIar effort is
the Object oftnis Paper.
It will readily be perceived that it is neution to
avoid nterminglng with party or relgo's con,ro'er
and TO pursue path which, in th, District, it is
bel ed, is still unoccupied
We shall notice in condensed form whatever oc
cnrrences NAV appear most important. whether for
eign OF domestic The proceedings Of the y ational
Legislature and the acts of the Executive Of the I
MON, will receive due attention In presentinp view
OF them howev to readers. we shall osa"or to
old the proiNitv of detail and communicate such
general results best exhibit the internal coli
ton OF the country and oar relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most valuable Information Willie sought, in the
NatuIa History, Resources and Productions of our
Country.
Whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the advancement Of some and the prosraton OF
others, wesha neither be nltrentive to the practical
effects of our Republican inst ltons, nor unTindinl
of the efforts demanded from every citizen Tor the
maintenance of the principles OF freedom G. zeal
and enlightened discussions in political scenSs OF
all sciences the most important to the poral hapri
ness Of man will ther efore receive mered attention
Agriculture and Manufactures will occmp, spromi
place these sob It will be object To
iCt present Information winch may be pra' tcailv
| useful embracing interesting discussions and exhibit
ing plans est mates and reasonings tending to show
the means by which labor may be most adv
applied
Hiographis Sketches. interesting Anecdotes and
the chnSte productions OF poetic ser.rs, will not Re
erooked Whilst essays, gina or Sc ected, whose
tendency te to elevate the moral feeling and I'M
lou the pr ncipleS OF action VIII form one the HoNt
interesting veil as useful, portions OF Miscela-
| neous Department
| We shall notice with impa TALLY and candor, the
be-. publications of the day. and although ,ented
by limits from indnlgns in the amplitude OF the
pTOtesse Rt viewer we shah endeavor to tighten the
labor OF the student by directing hs attention to what
may appear most valuable aud present summary
which may, perhaps, be useful to the more cursoiy
| reader.
In making this attempt we NAV over rate orr abili
tv, but not, persuaded, the disposition OF the
| public No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
we have unfolded is now in existence within this Dis
ct Political Journals, of eater less ability, al
ready exist: But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire blend the agreeable with the useful the
Of business, who may WI IN to devote lis moments
of relaxation subjects cage ging than party ran
cour and legislative dscussion the legislator and
o. icisn whu at times be wiling to retreat from
the stormy field Of political warfare into the elegant
parterre of literature and science will seek vain for
periodica publication indigenous to this District, in
which the mind find the o. iect of pursuit. II.
therefore, mistake not the disposition OF our fellow
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed, is earnestly look ed for as desideraum.
70 carry our plan into effect shall supply our.
selves with the best periodical of the day. and have
obtained such operation in the Editorial Department
hope, will justify US in asking the patronage Of
| the public.
TERMS:
The pubicatio ofthe CHRONICLE will be commenc
ed about the first OF July next 1t will be printed
in the best manner with new and handsome type
The price will be three dollars per annnm' PAYABLE
during the first three months; two dollars and hy
cents ,fpa,d in advance,
Washi gfOn, .aprill6, 1923.
subscriptions to the above viii be received al
this Office, and ais at the Book Stores Of J. e A.
Douglass. and b A. Stewart, in this City.
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