Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-10
PROSPECTUS.

ALTHOUGH not among the n morr OF tnose VINO oe
lie,e that that the time viii arrive when human pas
sions and human infirmi,y will cease to darken the
under standing, and interrupt the happiness Ut man we
are nevertheless disposed to yieuth advances which
have been made in the arts most cond ctiVe to genera
happiness. the certain precursors OF still greater ct
fort, to cultivate the fields OF Literature ana extend
the boundaries of Science
Among the mean. most cond Give to the moral and
intellectual improv ement Of mankind. the P,ess, it
will be admitted. stands pre- eminent BY its ceaseless
energy information, adapted to every capacity diff
fused through every class the public mind is awaken
ed: collision Of opinion strikes the fire OF genus
and talent which, withoGtits agency, would have re
NAMED Unknown is stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie good
But. although he art of printing has unlocked the
stores oIearnlns. and rendered that access BILE to all
whch before the privilege OF the few there is one
peculiarly which marks the present age than any
that has preceded IT'S the adaptation OF scientific
aud lite airy productions to the wants and the capaci
tie Of the great body ofthe community, by the circu
iation not Of ioos and a aitos fitted only 10, the
learned but ns PeTtodicH publications., nodded into
~.rry shape filled with variety of matter and
dising their influences tho gh all the ocations OF
life
TO cohtribte to this general circulation of useflin
formation and add to the amount of literary effort is
the object ofthis Paper.
II will readily be perceived that it our int ton to
avoid teTminglng with party or religions controver.
sy and TO pursue path which, in thi, District it is
belle, cd. Is sttli unoccnpied.
We shall notice, in condensed form. whatever oc
cnriences may appear most important whether for
eign domestic. rhe proceedings Of the National
Legislature and the acts ct tue Executive of the
MON. will receive due attention In presenting a view
OF them however to readers, we shall endravor u
old the pioIxity Of detail and commune sepsuch
gener results NAV best exhibit the internal condi
ton Of the country aud relations with foreign Pow
ers.
The most valuable Information willie sought in the
Natural History, Resources, and Productions, OF our
Country.
Whilst avoiding political discussions whose only
aim the oi some and the prostTation OF
Others shall neither be nattenve to the practical
effects of our Republican Insti utions, unmindiul
Of the efforts demanded from every citizen. for the
~ aintenance Of the principles oil freedom Gene al
and enis htencd discussions in political science Of
all sciences the most important to the temporal happi
of man will therefore receive meritcd attention.
Agriculture and Manufactures will occup, p,omi
nent pla, these subjects it will be object to
lich present Information which may be practically
useful embracing interesting discussions. and exhibit
ing plans ESTIMATES and reasonngs tending to show
the by which labor may be most adv seousy
applied.
Biographical Sketches, interesting Anecdotes and
the chaSte productions OF poetic genius, will not be
looked Whilst essays original or selected, whose
tendency may te To elevate the raj feeling, and I'M
fold the incipcs Of action will form the most
. neons Department
We shall notice with impartslity and candor, the
be,tpubcations Of the dav; ard although re,ented
by limits from induging in the amplitude OF the
proessed viewer, shall endeavor I" tighten the
labor of by directing his attention to what
may appear mos, valuable and present summary
| which may, perhaps, be useful 10 the more cursoIy
reader.
In making this attempt. may rate our abii
ty, but not We are persuaded. the dspostlln OF the
hlic No paper devoted exclusively to the objects
we have unfoded is in existence within this Dis
trict Political Journals, Of q eater or less ability al
ready exist: But that portion Of the community no
desire to 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
and legislative discussion: the legislator and
politician who at times be willing to retreat from
the field Of political warfare into the elegant
parterre of literature and science; will sesn vain for
4 periodical public alton indigenous to this District, in
which the mind find the o. iect of pursuit. II,
therefore, mistake not the disposition of fellow
citizens the establishment Of paper like the one now
proposed is earnestly looked for as a desiderafum
To carry plan into effect shall supply our
selves with the best periodical, of the day. and have
obtained such operation in the Editorial Department
we hope, will justify in asking the patronage Of
the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRONICLE will be commenc-
ed about the first OF Jolly next It will be printed
in the best m amer with new and handsome type
The price will be three dollars per annum, payable
during the first three months; two dollars and fifty
cents Ifpaid in advance,
Wdshingfon, .aprI16, 1928.
Neutrality-suspicious. to the above will be received at
this Off c. and also at the Book Stores of J. e A.
Douglass, and J. A. Stewart, in this City.
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