The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-09
PROPOSALS

For publishing the city Of ashngtonx weekly newd-
i. paper, t b. deSotedtothe interests of RELIGfoN
L. :-.-,.' land EiTEkxIURE, 10 be called
THE, METROPOLlTAN CHURCHMAN..
REV. PHILIP. sLAUGHTER,. Enron.
WHENsa Minister Of The Lord Jesus Christ ceaseS to
preach the Gospel, decent resPecttor the opinions OF
he Church AMI the world requires that he should declare
tue CAUSES. which impsl him to take This step In the
Present case the Editor arrested in his ministerial
functions by the hand of disease, and his voice huhed
by the precePt Of the physician. He is driven, therefore,,
BY an lmperous necessity to do something for the sup
port OF his family Shallhe go back to the world and
sumo his secular porsuhs Most secular occupations
would be as Incompatible with the state Of his health,
as Tsyalting 70 bis feeling; and principles N
life hich is most kindred toll profession, and which,,
next iothe living voice of the seems to be the
most fitting Instrument to promote t6e:gioy q God and
gions press is that nsnmentthe press being confessed
~ ufthe mghtiest moveshis moral world
Hehas chosen Washington as the locality al this press
for reasons 1t is centre from whence roads
canals radafe TO every point in our extensive terri.
ory oIding opportunities Of and speedy eomnnu-
nica''on with every diocese 10 the Unoh. 2dy g the
mighty moral Influences for evil or for good. Every in
erest NE country Is beginningo appreciate the i'm
ppf'ancs Of mis- iact Newspapers magaznes. and pam
ais and religion, are daily going forth missionaries
ITO every State, town. county and family Of this great
and hs
that ihe Episcopaafs oths United States woqld like to-
see press established at this great ceptre Of moral inai
eiess ensgnsof the Gospel and inscribed
foundations Of the Apostles and Prophets, was cemented
with blood Of aglorios army Of martyrs, and which
The angry slrges oesror which are beating against
her bulMars and batterng down the walls OF other So
cietes, here shall thy proud waces be stayed !
The general design of this paper will be the advance.
meat Of society in knowledge anu religion; and e this
end the aid ofvarious gentlemen, distinguished in the
walks Of literature as inhe walls ofthe Church. has been
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enough 10 say that he is Minister 81 the Episcopal
Church. and that it will be his continual aim to maintain
that Church in her integrity, TO- exhibit Illustrate and
defend her distinctive featres and TO hand her down to
our children .iDvolate, we received her from our
fathers. Il. PHILIP SLAUGHTER.
sP. S This paper. will cantain weely summary Of
Interest and such notices and reviews Of the current
Literature of the day. as will notbe dnbeconng Its rel-
|gious professions: n.
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All Episcopal Clergymeh who approve the design Of
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agents fore their respective patishes desiring them
to forward the names Of subscribers to the editor At
Georgetown; d; y. I i. NJ, .:'.:.,
Publishers throughout the country win confer favor
hycopying the above -. Z:
1lHE SOUTHERN: SILK MANUAL, and Farmers
j. Maeazne.-Ths work will be published tsEder the
anspees Of number Of gentlemen actively engaged in
the cultivation Of NoRUs IeAU!Is, feeding Of the
worms and the manufacture OF silk 1t will be edited by
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Ample arrangements have been made and correspon
dents established 70 enable the edfor 70 present work
containing all the Information necessary to the planting and
cuitivaton ofheees the feeding Of the worms and the
sue ess management of the entire silk BUSINESS: The
work will also information on agriculture
a.ul farming GENERALLY. 4: :,..r@t
T. will be The parctar object Of the editor TO promote
the interest oithose engaged in the silk culture IN the
Sopthe and Western States there the cahiyator pos
sessrs peculiar advantages respect to climate, so la
Dor. &C.. -. mi. t.1 ~,
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