Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-02

PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee Ph@uix

TT has long been the opinion of udicious friends to
Il the civilization ofthe hbongines of America, that
paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
Iteration. In accordance with that opinion, the legis
lave authorities ofhe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title;
have appointed the subscriber to take charge of it as
Editor. In issuing this PROSPECTUS the Editor would
by MEANS be too sanguine. for he is that he
will tread upon unfried ground. Nor does he make
any professions to learning for must be known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit Ofthe Cherohees This will be the great
aim of the Editor, which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper as that which is
now offered to the public, but il is deemed useless
There are many true friends the Indians in different
parts Of the Union, who willreoce see this feeble
effort of the Cherokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHOENIX. Onsuch friends must principally
depend the support of our paper.
The Alphabet latel, invented by native Cherokee,
of which the public have already been apprized form
all interesting medium Of information to those Chero-
KEGS who are unacquainted with the English Ian.
guage. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee print;
and all matter whchis of common interest will be
given in both languagesin parelle columns.
Asthe great object of the.Phnnix will be the ben
cut vi IlS ShelOkcCsb iOuoWiNS suuJSS'o VIII W.
cupy its columns.
/. The laws and public documents of the Nation.
g Account of the manners and costumes OF the
Cherokces, and their progress in Education, Religion
and the of civilized life; with such notices of other
Indian tribes as our limited Information will
allow.
s. The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Miscellaneous articles calculated TO promote Lit
erature, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero-
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal to the friends of Indians, and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man
Tested christian zeal in promoting our welfare and
happiness, will no doubt freely lend their helping
hand ELIAS BOUDlNOTT.
TERMS
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at 81, so If
paid in advance S. in six months, or S., 50 if paid at
the end of the year.
Eu~rv subscription viii be considered as continu-
cd unless subscribers give notice 90 the contrary be-
fore the commencement Of new year.
The Phoenix will be printed on Super-Ro"al sheet
with type entirely now, procured for the purpose
I he first number will be issued within the first
week January, 1928, after as circumstan.
ces will admit
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible for TIE payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
=. S. AT communications addressed to the Editor
at New Echoa, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attic nton.
ITSubscriptions to the Cherokee Phenx, will be
ceived at the Book Store of J. X A DOUGLASS,
King street Alexandra, ID. c. jan Is