Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-04
PROSPECTUS.

among tne nlUDer VI luOse WHO De
he'e that that the time viii arrive when human pas
sions and FIRMLY will to darken the
understanding, and interrupt the happiness Of
are nevertheless, disposed to r,wthe sdvances which
have been made in the arts most conductive to gene al
happiness the certain precursors Of still greater e
fo IS 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, diff
fused through every class the pubic mind is awaken
ed collision Of opinion strikes the fire Of genius
and talent which, without its agency, would have re
manned unknown, is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed
But although he art of printing has unlocked the
stores olearnjng, and rendered that BILE to all
which before the privilege ofthe few, there is
peculiarly which marks the age more than any
that has preceded lis the ahaf tation Of scientific
and te airy productions to the wants aud the capaci
tie of the great body the community. by the crcu
lation not of foos and q aitos fitted only for the
learned but Of periodical publications., moulded into
every shape filled with variety Of matter and
diffusing their influences through all the avocatOns Of
life
TO contribute to this general circulation Of usefuin
formation and add to the amount of literary effort, is
the object ofthis Paper.
4 viii readily be perceived that is our intention to
and to pursue path which, IN this District, It IS
briie, ed, is still unoccupied.
We shall notice, in condensed form, whatever &C
currences may appear most important. whether for
eign domestic. The proceedings OF the National
Legislature and the acts Of the Executive OF the U
MON. will due attention In presenting view
of them however to readers. we shall endeavor to
old the proIIxity Of detail and communicate such
general results may best exhibit the internal condi
ton of the country and relations with foreign Pow
The most valuable information Willie sought. in the
Nat itnr tDun tOn OF
Country.
Whilst avoiding political discussions, whose only
aim the OF some aud the prostraton OF
Others shall nether be nattenve 10 the practical
effects of our Republican Insti utons, nor unmindul
of the efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
maintenance of the principles OF freedom General
and enlightened discussions in political science-of
all sciences the most important to the temporal hapPi
ness of man will therefore receive mer,ted attention
Agriculture aud Manufactures will occupy apiomi
nent place: these subjects it will be object to
cit present information which may he practically
useful embracing interesting discussions; and exhibit
mo plans estimates and reasonngs tending to show
the by which labor may be most adranageously
applied
the chase productions poetic genius, will not be
verlooked Whilst essays original or selected whose
tendency may elevate the moral feeling. and UNI
fold the principles Of action will form one OF the most
interesting well useful, portions OF our Msceia-
We shall notice with impaiiality and candor, the
best public atoms of the day; and although prevented
bv our limits from induging in the amplitude OF the
proessed Re viewer, shall endeavor to Tighten the
labor OF the student BY directing his attention to what
may appear most valuable. and present summary
which may. perhaps, be useful to the more cursoIy
| reader. 80
In making this attempt we may overrate our aoiii
ty but not we are persuaded, the disposition OF the
public No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
we have unolded is in existence within this DIS
tict Political Journals, OF greater or less ability, a
ready exist: But that portion OF the community who
NAV desire blend the agreeable with the useful the
man of business who may wish to devote his moments
of relaxation to subjects engaging than party ran
conr and legislative dscussiop the legislator and
nolitican who NAV attmes be willing to retreat from
the stormy field of political warfare into the elegant
parterre of literature and science will seek IN VAIN oi
periodical publication indigenous to this DISTINCT 10
! which the mind can find the tiect OF pursuit. H.
therefore we mistake the disposition OF our feo"
citjz the establishment of paper like the one nov
proposed, is earnestly looked for as dssiderafum
To carry our plan into effect. we shall supply our
selves with the best periodicals of the day. and nave
obtained such CO operation in the Editorial Department
as we hope, will justify US in asking the patronage
the public.
TERMS:
+ The publication ofthe CHRONICLE WILDE commenc
ed about the first OF July next. II will be printe'
in the best IN amer. with new and handsome type
The price will be three dollars per annum' psysn'
II =. lnl and