Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-24
701, MDRHyhNAo JANUARY 90, 1885,
PROSPECTUS OF THE
CheYOkea Phmnix

1T has long been the opinion of udicious friends to
the civilization of the Aborigincs of America, that
paper published exclusively for their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable employed by the public for their
lioraton In accordance with that opinion, the egis
lave authorities ofthe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title; &
have appointed the subscriber to take charge of it
Editor. In issuing this Prospectus the Editor would,
by no MEANS be too sangu!ne, for he is aware that lie
will tread upon tsnfrie1 ground. Nor does he make
any pretensions learning for il known that
the great and sole motive in establishing this paper
is the benefit of the Cerokees This will be the great
aim Oft the Editor which he intends to pursue with
undertaking steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility Of sich paper that which is
now offered to the public, but it is deemed useless
There are mny true friends to the Indians in different
parts of the Union, who wllrejoce to see this feeble
effort of the Cherokees TO rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHOENIX. On such 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
an interesting medium of information to those Cbcro-
KEGS who are unacquaintcd 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 which is ct common interest will be
given in both languagcsin pare!le columns
Asthe great object OF the PhGnix will be the ben
eft of the Cherokees the following subjects will &C.
cupy its columns.
l. The laws and public documents Of the Nation.
9. Account Of the manners and costumes of the
Cherokces and their progress IN Educatlon Religion
and the arts Of civilized life; with such notices OF other
Indian tribes as cur limited ofinfnrmation will
allow.
8. The principal interesting news ofthe day
4. miscellaneous articles, calculated 10 promote Lit
crsture, 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, viii no doubt freely lend their helping
hand. EiiAS BOUDlNOll.
TERM
The Phoenix will be published weekly, at $3.50 II
paid in advance, S3 in six months, or S. So paid at
the end Of the year.
Every subscription vii, be consd,red as eontnu-
ed unless subscribers give notice To ,hS contrary De-
fore the commencement Of new year.
The oniN will be printed on SursrHo"al sheet
with type entirely n,w, procured Tor the purpose
The first number vii be issued within the first
week in January 1928, rs sDon after as circumstan'
ces will admit.
ANY person procuring six subscribers and becoming
respons,b Bile tor tie payment, shall receive Seven'n
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at Nev Echo,s, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive due attention.
rrsubscrp,ons to the Cherokee Phenix, will be re-
| ceived at the Book Store of J. & DOUG ASS,
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