The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-07-16
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gHROPOSAlS for issuing Periodical IN th,
4 City OF Raleigh, when all be exclusively
devoted 10 polite Literature and Science entitled
THE EMERALD, and to be edited by ligGu
Moe RES u has been remarked by an eminent
man. whose enlightened and spirited lAbJTs ilr Il,
welfare and glory OF North Carolina will form az
interesting portion Of her futgre history, " that tic
character Of the country was principally indebted
Tor Us elevation aud ustre TO the reputation Of her
public men" And perhaps the voice OF calm and
u partial reason may safely pronounce the cccs.
ion that It would be vain and lmpracllcable at.
tempt to aim az making known the characters Of
tie meri'arious citizens ans community without
having first impaired TO the world ycrsptcuops
and tangihlt revelation Of It's Of Licra.
ture and Science !, Is mourutul fact, 10 con
neetion wiih the history Of this State that she has
suffered immense prlyations Of character and fame
from the want Of faithful and accessible organ,
through which hex devoted sons migt, commJui
cate 70 the world these biographical incidents ana
historical and literary lrag uents which have beer
garnered up IN lle r5osiees Of private affection
and shieh are so closely associated with the eoty
Of the pe0ple. III this respect, We are Ter IN tbs
rear Of other States in the Conioderacy, Which, csz
prefer no 'usI claim TO a superior rankkgvcY N1vF
Carolina on account OF the vastcr eA}sA OF lhss
moral, intehectual, or physical resaAakes. o.
We cannot surrender the enjearing Coz ie0iooif#i
this State presents au atmosphere aohicienty re
NAL, and soil sufficiently grateful TO sossain, ia
rigorous prosperity, journal purely deyaled "a
Literature and Science, until the eKperiniert shall
have been fairly made and have proved unsucccss.
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The most prominent features By which tie I'm.
crald will be distinguished all be a perscryerinp
effort to rescue from oblivion the numerous facts
which would be 80 peculiarly qualified 10 give 30.
lil:y and extension 10 the web Of our history rs a
State and which have been rapidly passing be-
yond our reach, owing to the wasting Influence
which IS excrted by time over both the written
a1d traditional memorials Of men 10 refresh the
recollection is the talents virtues ard services 81
these patriotic men who acquitted themselves as
faithful guardians o. the most precious rights and
Interests Of the State N Tie period Of her infant
weakness, 10 deliver 10 the world an accurate
knowledge o. those who ha.c heightened and
adorned her character 10 more recent times 10
elicit and circulate tic fruits Of vigorous and cul
tIvated intellect, through the medium Of articles
which VIII be prepared tor tie Emerald on the
subjects Of primary interest, both in the circle OF
lhe more severe sciences, and 10 the milLer Walks
OF polite lleraurci ond to advance the interests Of
popular educanon, BY uniformly porsevcring IN The
Siew Of those tacta subjects and examples which
over the public mind.
For the purpose Of placing the literary resonr
ces Of the Emerald upon a secure and permanent
basis Of interest aud Of usefulness, the aid Of ntol
ligent AND gifted gentlemen has been solicited ii
oivance Of It's publication and The assurance.
which have been received upon this poini are such
az 70 justify the anticipation that the enterprise
viii be sustained by some Of the most luminous
aud popular pens Of which the State may boast
II IL also expected that each numbur OF the Elmer
aid ill receive considerable accession % It's lo
tcresi in presenting sketch Of some cminer, citi
zen Of North Carolina. And these sketches wifi
be UNFORTUNATELY applied to the Characters Of
both IT. living and The dead.
u will be one Of the chief objects OF the Editor
n regulate the selections which may l,g made f1r
tho paper, BY such approved maxims as 10 render
Ito Vehicle Of useful Instruction. and to some
dogfce of qualification TO every class Of feadars
constant effort will be made to guard against
that GngtheneGspecics Of eraxay, which nav al.
Proacii tho limits OF mpuotoDT nhilst 40 the.sane
time the sprightlincss Of its matter shall not
abound IN such enlpabe pfo(psisn as'lo acquire
the stamp Of lcyity. The hope Is cherished, Too.
laat this periodical will prove equally Acceptable to
both OF tho political parties which nov divide the
population Of the UnIon, ~ much as distinguish
ca individuals warmly devoted to each Of tlless
classes OF mon have promised u contributions fom
theIr pens and as every topic which may be even
laintiy tlnetured with the party politics Of the
times, shall DC rigidly and inaexby excluded from
the columns Of Tie Emerald.
IERhs.-The Emerald will be published semi
monthly, IN quatto form OF eight pages, on an in
periai sheet OF fine paper and handsome type at
Tour dollars per anuufn Pains will be taken To-
make 1t equal, 10 point Of mechanical execution, 10
any similar publication in the Union; aud it is
contemplated, IN short time to issue it weekly
should II be found practicable to do So with sacty
70 our own interests and the entertainment afford
ca 70 our readers IN which event, the subscription
wsll ee increased 10 five dollars
Ralcigh, ~ C., Feb Is, 1910
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