Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-02-27
PRO >PECiG> Or itiG
Cheroke1 ph9uiX

1T has long been the opinion iuticous friends to
the civilization of the Ahor gnes of America, that
paper Published exclusively tor their benefit, AMI
under their lrectiOn would add great force to the
charitable means employed BY the public tor their
Iteration. la sccord,nce with that opinion, the legls
latve authorities oithe Cherokees have thought fit to
patronise weekly paper, bearing the above title;
have appointed the subscriber TO take CHI rgr OF At
Editor. In issuing this PRo-PEcrUs the tor would,
by means be too sang,ne, for he is that he
win tresi upon un'ret ground Nor does he make
any professions to learning, for must ne known that
the great and sole motive IN establishing tins paper
is the benefit ofthe Chsrokees This will be the great
aim ofthe E:ditor, winch he intends TO pursue with
undertaking steps MANY reasons might be given in
port of the utility of such paper that which l.
offered 10 the pubic, but It IS deemed useless
There are many friends the Indians IN different
parts the UnIan who will rejoice to this feeble
effort OF the CherokeeS to rise from their ashes. like
the fsbled PHOENIX On such friends must prncpa'i
depend the support OF our paper.
The Alphabet latch invented BY a native Cherokee,
Of which the public have already been apprized form
anin;eresting medium of information to tbs Ch,ro
KEGS who unacqusint,d with the English tau-
gu,ge. For their beneht Cherokee types have been
procured
The columns OF the Cherokee Phoenix will be filled,
partly with English and partly with Cherokee prin,;
and all matter which of common interest will be
given in both languages IN pareilel columns
Asthe great OBJECT OF the Pho Tx wall be the ben
eft of the Cherokees, the following subjects will
Supy its columns.
rhe Avs and public documents OF the Nation
q Account of the manners and costumes ct the
Cherokees aud their progress in Education, Religion
aud the arts Of civilized hfe; with such notices of other
Indian tribes as limited means Of information will
allow.
s rhe principal interesting news Ofthe day.
L. Miscellaneous articles. Cal, uated To promote lit
er.ture, Civilization, and Religion among the Chero
KEGS.
In closing this short Prospectus, the Editor would
appeal the friends of Indians and respectfully ask
their patronage. Those who have heretofore man.
ifested christian zeal in promoting welfare and
happiness, viii no doubt freely lend their helping
hand. EilAS BOUDlNOTf.
TERHS
The Phenix viii I've published weekly, at $50 If
Maid in advance, IS in six months or S. 5Of paid at
the end of the year
Every subscription wilt be considered as continu-
ed unless subscribers give notice to the contrary be-
fore the commencement of a new year.
rhe p ornix will be printed on a SuperRo-al sheet
with type entirely new, procured for the purpose
The first nu mber VIII be issued wlthn the first
week ~ JanuSry. 1925 after as circumstan-
ces viii admit
ANY person procuring six subscribers AMI beconing
RESPONSIBLE Tor tie pay ment, shall receive seventh
gratis
a, Ne Echsta, Cherokee Nation, and post paid, will
receive d1e attention.
rrsub,crip,io to the Cherokee Phenix will be
ceiyed at the eook Store vt J. 4 DOUG ASS,
King street Alexandria, ID. C. jan Is