Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-15
EDITOR, Rev. WILLIAM F. LEE.

VyHIS publication will be commenced as soon
i as a number of subscribers sufficient TO jus.
tily the step can be obtained.
Its peculiar theology will be that OF the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church.
A principal reason for the commencement Of
this publication is, that, with the exception OIthe
Gospel Messenger, a monthly pamphlet, whose
circulation is believed to be confined almost ex
clusively to the State of South Carolina, there
exists no periodical devoted to the interests Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church throughout all
our Southern and Southwestern country, which
embraces population of five millions OF souls.
A Southern paper, adapting itselfto the pecu-
liar wants, and meeting with promphtude the
local circumstances Of the Southern Church, il
is believed, would best subserve her Interests.
Second in prominence to the exhibition Of
man as a sinner, Christ crucified as an a-sufh.
cient Saviour, and the Holy Spirit as an essen
tial agent in the work of human salvation, The
SOUTHERN CHURSHMAN will present the distinct
i've characteristics Of Episcopalians. 1t will be
the prompt and Jealous advocate of institutions,
properly conducted, designed to afford to mem
bers ofthe Church facilities for early instruction
and sound eXpositions ofthe nature and grounds
of our pure faith, primitive order, and scrlplu'
raj liturgy.
In benevolent enterprises Of an enlarged and
national character, in the prosecution OF whra
the principles of sectarism may be avoided and
Protestant Christians meet upon common
ground, it will labor to promote a union asstrons
as Christian charity can cement, and as coH'
prehensive as the world.
The SOUTHERN CHURcHMAN will omit no means
ofprocuring for its readers the earliest lnteb'
gence ofinteresting movements in the Christian
world, and in the Church in its more domes@
relations. 1t will not be unmindful of the IIers
ture of religion. 1t will strive to promote
Missionary spirit in the Churches. corda
and Jealous co cooperation will be gwen 10 VIC
Temperance cause.
Southern by birth, residence, and stronss@t
tachmcnt, and perfectly familiar with the clh'
culties Of conscientious discharge oil dn'e'
arising from the existence of peculiar casN
among us, the Editor hopes to render 10 Inc dhA
ious Christian master such aids as the ial'n'ul
exposition of the word Of God, in conneSIon
with the experience and lights of others SINH
lary situated, may afford. ,n..
The humble but most earnest efforts OF us
print will be used to raise to its scrptura ele'a'
ton, the standard of piety in the Church. b'ia
blished, not in the spirit Of opposition, nor ~
The organ OF party, it will labor to pr1Ino,e
harmony ofthe Church, assured that DIScoIos
the deadliest foe to goodness, and that ouR
when united in feeling and effort Throughout. ."
her borders, can she attain to that uselLhess az"
elevation which belong to her as an inS'u',Ig
of God designed to bless and renova'e '''
world. ,r-,,I
The SOUTHERN CHuRcHMAN will be puOli!sa",.Oo
weekly in the City of Richmond, va. al a.
per annum, if paid in advance; otheI"se .i,s
will be demanded. Its sheet will equal ID m, P
and quality to that upon which the Episcop'''
corder or the Churchman is published; :, hi,
pf Subscriptions will be received ~ ,Ts
place alexandra d. c. by either OF Inc h and
copal cIergymen, or by Mr.. Cassus f. Lee,
in Virginia, by the Episcopal Clergy ge"'''"'
Recommendation of Bishop Moore.
SEPTEMBER 5, 1884
The Rev William F. Lee having II II. RI,
temptation to publish weekly paper II, VIC ef ths
Of Richmond, embracing the Principle s, ~. Of
Protestant Episcopal Church, and the cause
religion in general, and entertaining coI"
dence in his Judgment and his ability, hsie|
recommend the proposed work to the rlen's iii
the Church, from full persuasion thai ' W"
proye conducive to the cause Of vital pie'y' '"'
Christian doctrine and practice. ,r
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE
Bishop OF the Diocese OF Virginia
Extract from Letter from the IT. Rer. b'S"Y
Meade, dated August "a. 1884. su,,
IL need not say that in your ability TO co ~ the
such paper creditably to the cause, ana i ~
soundness of those principles which VIII u's"'
guish il, have great confidence. ,pss
"May our Divine Master guide you ana I vis
you in every good work which you may u s'oni
AXE is the prayer of your aftecilo 9InsssnE"
'I Rev WnI,,m F. LEE. sept l5-S