Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-11
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
Cherokee ph@uiX

1T has long been the opinion OF udicious friends to
Il the civilization of the Aborignes of America. that
paper published exclusively tor their benefit, and
under their direction, would add great force to the
charitable means employed by the public for their me
Iteration In accordance with that opinion, the egis
latve authorities oihe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronisc xiv paper, bearing the above title;
have appoint the subscriber to take ch,rgt of it
Editor. In issuing this PRnspEcTust the Editor would,
b. means bv too sanguine, tor he is aware that he
will tread upan unfrisd ground Nor does he make
professions to learn ny, for must be known that
the great and sole motive IN establishing this paper
is the benefit ofthc Cherohees This will be the great
aim Of he tJI,or which he intends to pursue with
unde WAITING steps. Many reasons might be given in
support of the utility of such paper that which is
now offered to the public, bu, II is deemed useless
There are many true friends TO The Indians different
parts ofth Union, who wrejolee to see this feeble
effort of the Cberokees to rise from their ashes, like
the tabled PHoESIx. Onsuch friends must principally
depend the support OF our paper
The Alphabet late, invented b. native Cherokee,
of which the public have already hefn apprzcd, form
an I'M eresting medium of informal OF to thns Chcro
KEGS who are unacquaintGd With the English Ian
gusge. For their benefit Cherokee types have been
procured.
The columns ofthe Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English, and partly with Cherokee prints
and all matter which is of common interest will he
given in both languagesin pare'irl columns
Asthe great object OF the PhGHlX VIII be the ben
cupy its columns.
i. The laws and public documents of the Nation
9. Account of the manners and costumes of tn"
Cherosres and their progress in Education, Religion
and the Of civilized life with such notices of other
it,ian tribes our limited means Conformation will
allow.
The principal interesting news ofthe day.
4. Misceanc articles. calculate ed tn promote 1t
er,t ure, Civilization, and Religion among The Chero-
KEGS
IL closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
sppe al 10 the friends of Indians and respectfully ask
their patronage. hose who have heretofore man
If, sted christian zeal in promoting our welfare ami
happiness, will no doubt feei, Tend their helping
hand. ELIAS. BOD DiNO11..
TERMS
The Phanx will be published weekly, al so II
paid in advance, 50 in six months, vi S3,5Oi if paid ST
the end of the year N@~--.'-
Every subscription will be considered as continu
ell unless subscribers give no'ce to the contrary be
fore the commencement ofanew year.
The RI unH will be printed on SUI -Ro"al sheet
with type entirely new, procured tor the purpose -
I he first number VII be issued within the hrr
week IN January, 1923, soon after as circumstan
oes will admit.
Any person procuring six subscribers and becoming
responsible tor tie payment, shall receive seventh
gratis
p. S. All communications addressed to the Editor
at New Echuta Cherokee Nation, and post paid, VII
| receive due att, nj on.
JSubs crptions to the Cherokee Phenix, will b,
| ccved 1T the li0ok Store Of j. \ y DOUG ASS,
King street Alexandria, ID. G.. jan IS