The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-04-16

EEROP0SALS for issuing Periodical in The
n City of Raleigh, which will be exclusively
devoted to polite Literature and Science, entitled
THE EMERALD and TO be edited BY HulH
McQUEEs II has been remarked by an eminent
man, whose enlightened aud spirited labnrs for the
welfare and glory Of North Carolina will form an
interesting portion Of her future history" that the
character of the country was principally indebted
for its elevation and lusre TO the reputation Of her
public men" And perhaps the voice Of calm and
impartial reason may safely pronounce the decis-
ion, that it would be vain and impracticable at
tempt to aim at making known the characters Of
the merierous citizens OfanY community without
having first impaired 10 the world a perspicuous
and tangible revelation Of its resources OF Litera-
ture and Science. 1t 10 mournlul fact, in con-
nectou with the history this State, that she has
suffered immense pryations Of character and fame
from the want Of faithful and accessible ergan,
through which her devoted SONS might communi
cate to the world those biographical! incidents and
historical aud literary frae neDts which have been
garnered up in the orehires of private affection,
and y hch are so closely associated with the glory
of the people. In this respect, We are far IN the
rear Of other States in the Confederacy, which can
prefer no Just claim 10 a superior rank over North
Carolina on account of the yAstcr extent OF their
moral, Intellectual, or physical resources. And
we cannot surrender The endearing conviction that
this State presents an atmosphere sufficiently &c
NAL, and soil sufficiently grateful to sustain in
vigorous prosperity, Journal purely devoted 10
Literature and Science, until the experiment shall
hive been fairly n.ade AMI have proved unsucccss.
fol.
The most prominent features by which the En-.
erald VIII be distinguished, will DO perserverine
effort to rescue from oblivion the numerous facts
which would be SO peculiarly qualified TO give So
idity and extension 10 the web Of our history as
State, aud which have been rapidly passing be-
yond our reach, owing TO the wasting influence
which is exerted by time over both the written
/ aud traditional memorials Of men to refresh the
recollection To the talents, virtues and services Of
+ these pat lotic men who acquitted themselves as
faithful guardians Of the most precious rights and
interests OF the State, in the period Of her infant
/ weakness; to deliver to the world an accurate
1 knowledge OF those who have heightened and
adorned her character in more recent times; 10
eiici, and circulate the fruits Of vigorous and cn-
tyalcd intellect, through the medium of articles
which will be prepared for the Emerald on the
subjects Of primary interest, both in the circle Of
the more severe sciences, and in the milder walks
Of polite literature and to advance the interests of
popular education, by uniformly pergeyering in the
view Of those facts, subjects and examples which
will be best calculated 10 exert saluary influence
over the public mind.
For the purpose Of placing the literary rcsour,
ces Of the Emerald upon a secure and permanent
basis Of interest and Of usefulness the aid Of intel
Iigenl and gifted gentlemen has been solicited in
advance OF its publication; and the assurances
which have been received upon this point are such
as 10 Justify the anticipation tina. the enterprise
will be sustained by some Of the most luminous
Z -, - 10
I, is also expected that each number Of The Elmer.
aid will receive a considerable accession to its in
terest in presenting sketch of some eminent cit-
zen Of North Carolina. And these sketches will
be Unfortunately applied TO the characters Of
both the iying and the dead.
Il will be one Of the chief tiects Of the Editor
to requisite the selections which may be made for
the paper, BY such approved maxms as 10 render
II vehicle ofuscful instruction, and TO secure some
degree Of Qualification 10 every class Of readers
A constant Effort will be made TO guard against
that heightened species Of gravity, which may ap.
proach the limits Of monotGny whilst ut the same
time the sprightincss Of its matter shall not
abound in such culpabe profusiSn as TO acquire
the stamp Of legty. The hope IS cherished too,
that this periodical will prove equally acceptable to
both Of the political parties which now divide the
population Of the U0on, in as much az distinguish
cd individuals warmly devoted 10 each OF these
classes ofmen have promised US contributions from
their pens; and as every topic which may be even
fantly tincturcd with the party politics Of the
times, shall be rigidly and infexiby excluded from
the columns Of The Erserald.
TERMS-The Emerald will be published semi.
monthly. in quarto form Of eight pages, on an in
perial sheet Of fine paper and handsome type, at
four dollars per annum Pains viii be taken to
make it equal, in point Of mechanical execution TO
any similar publication in the Union; and it is
contemplated in a short time to issue il weekly.
should II be found practicable to do with safety
70 our own interests and the entertainment afford.
I'd to our readers in which event, the subscription
will be increased to FIVE dollars.
Raleigh, N. C.. Feb Is, 1910.