Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-19
PROSPECTUS.

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he,e that that the time Ill when human pas
SONS and human inti,mity will cease to darken the
unde standing. and interrupt the happiness OF man we
citheless disposed to view the advances which
have been made in the arts most conducive to gene al
happiness, the certain precursors Of still greater ct
70 IS 10 cu; ate the fields of Literature and extend
the boundaries of Science
Among the means most ConI lctive to the moral ana
intellectual improvement Of mankind, the Pes. it
will be admitted, stands pre- eminent ~ its ceaseless
energy, information adapted to every capacity, is diff
fse through every class: the public mind is awaken
ed. collision Of opinion stke' ont the fire of genus.
and taen. which, uithUutts -ency, would have
NAMED unknown i, stimulated INTO action for the pub
lie coed
But although he ait Of printing has unlocked the
stores olearnmg. aud rendered that access bic to all
which before "a,hc privilege the few there Is one
peculiarly which marks the present age more than
t'a has preceiei i iti5 the ada,t,%ion of scientific
and lite airy productions 10 the wants aud the capaci
tie Of TIE great bOty oftne community hy the crcu
latgn not CT luios ana q artos fitted onlv for the
learned, bat OF psr.oRci publications., nodded into
every shape filed with every variety OF matter and
diilusng tneiG influence, through all the avucaons OF
life
To cO"trih'" t. this General circulation of useuln
orulatun and add to the amount of literary effort
the o.! Jet Uftais Paper.
II will readily be perceived that it is intention to
avoid intermin Cling with patty religious contro,
sy and to pursue path which, in this District, 1t is
believed, i, still unoccupied.
We shall notice in condensed form. whatever &C
cuiIeHccs pPear most important. whether for
cisr On domestic. The proceedings OF the ationa
Legislature and the acts al Tie Executive of the L
Mon, will receive due attention In presenting giea
of them however to readers stall eudrav 10
avoid the proiIAity of detail and ommupicate such
General sesult, best exhibit the Internal condi
ton OF the codntTy and relations with 70 eign Pow
The most valuable information Willie sought III the
Natural History, Resources and Productions, OF our
Country
Whilst avoiding political discussions whose only
aim IS the advanccurGn Of some and the prostrdtion
others, wcshall ncaer b" nnrtcnYe To the practical
effects of orr Republican insti utons, unmind al
Of the efforts demanded from every citizen. Tor the
maintenance Of the principles OF freedom Gene al
and cnlIs hcncI discussions in political science Of
all sciences the most inpotan to the temporal happi
ness OF man will therefore receive merited attention
Agriculture and Manuitctrrcs vii occnpv promi
ncnt place: these subjects it will be object to
cit present Information which may be practicable
useful embracing interesting discussions: and exhibit
ing plans estimates, and reasnnngs. tending to show
the means Gy WATCH labor may be most ldvanagecnsly
applied
Biographical sketches, interesting Anecdotes and
the ci0Je productions OF poetic geniis. will not be
ve:lookcd Whilst essays original or selected whose
tendency NAV hc elrvatc the moral feeling. and I'm
fold the principle, of acton. viii form the most
neous Department
we nall notice with impartiaiity and candor, the
bet publications Of the day, and although prevented
by limits from indu .Ing in the ampi tudc Of e
proe,seG Reviewer, We sral endcavor to l.hten the
labor of tie student by directing h attention to wha,
may appear most valuahe. and present summary
which may, perhaps, be usclu! to the cursoIy
reader.
In making this attempt We NAV over rate our obili
ty but not. We are persuaded. the dsposti' OF the
d. bile O paper deN o ed exclusively to object
we have unfoided is IN existence within this Dis
uct Political Journals, of less ability, al
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 III, moments
of eaXa,on 10 subjects mo,e engaging than party ran
corr and dscussnn the legislator and
politician who attirnes be willing to retreat from
tho stormy field of political warfare into the elegant
ratcre of literature and science will seek vain for
periodic al pubca indigenous to this District, in
which the mind find the oil iect Of pursuit. II,
therefore, we mistake not the >postorof fellow
citizens, the establishment Of paper like the now
proposed is earnestly look ed for deSiderGium.
TO carry plan into effect shall suPplF
selves with the best periodicals of the dav and have
obtained such operation in the Editorial Department
as. we hope will justify US in asking the patronage ci
the public.
TERMS:
The publication ofthe CHRONICLE will be commenc.
ed about the first OF July next II will be printed
in the best m amer, with new and handsome type.
The price will he three dollars per annum, payable
during the first three months; two dollars and fifty
cents fpaid in advance
HASH gton, .9prll6, 1928.
II Subscriptions to the above will be received at
this fl ce, and also at the Book Stores of j. e A.
Douglass. and J. A. Stewart, in this City.
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