The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-05-24
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NF THE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION g.
" MAGAZINE OF GENERAL LITERA-
TURE.-The subcrber has been encouraged by a
few friends to undertake the publication ola Month-
lv Periodical under the above caption, at Bethany,
Virginia The acknowledged importance Of the
subject of Education TO the general and permanent
interests Of society, is certainly. sufficient to war
rant the expectation that journal devoted TO sus.
tanning its Interests before the public mind, if pro-
perly conducted, will receive liberal support from
an enlightened community. With this expecta-
ton the subscriber has been induced to undertake
the publication Of this work, devoted TO the inter
ests OF this almporant cause. The whole SUBJ
ject of education, 10 all its departments, bearings
and tendencies, shall form the subject OF the lead
ing articles which shall, from time TO time, appear
in the pages of the journal" Having been en-
gagged during nearly his whole life either in ac-
quring an education himself, or IN lmpartng
Instruction TO Others the editor atters himself that
he has within his reach such facilities will enable
him TO render the Journal work of some interest
and utility TO all such as may favor him with their
patronage IN this undertaking. We shall endeav-
er to render the Journal useful auxilllry to the
PARENT in meeting those high responsibilities to
his offspring which nature has devolved upon him.
TO all who are intrusted with the interests of gen.
eral education, either by general supervision or
the pracc al details OF lmparng instruction, we
snail ehueaVos 10 De useIuI, ny presenting 10 our
readers the various systems of instruction which
prevail in this country AID in Europe-with some
discussion of the principles involved, and suggest
tons as to the merit OF the various systems which
may claim attention. To all who are not favored
with The advantages Of preceptoral instruction, we
shall endeavor to point out those means Of self cul
ture which every individual enjoys, and TO direct
to the proper sources Of self Improvement. We
shall enleavor to bring the avails of our own ex-
perience in acquiring and mpartng instruction,
to the benefit of the student IN the higher branches
of learning; and, in general, we shall lay before
our readers whatever we shall deem conducive to
Inc a,r - that cause, which has for its
object The proper developement and training Of the
great mass of mind OF our country. Under our
General Literary head we shall endeavor to make
the Journal a useful directory to those who are
seeking self Improvement or mental qualification
in the great field of literature. Such is very
brief outline of the plan of the proposed publica.
ton, for which we would respectfully ask the pat
ronage of all enlightened public.
TERMS.
The work will be issued the first week in every
month, in common duOdecimo form, containing
thirty six closely printed pages in each number
neatly stitched and covered iu fait type and good
paper, and mailed to subscribers at two dollars per
annum, payable on the reception of the first num-
Der which will be issued as soon as sufficient
number Of subscribers can be obtained to warrant
the undertaking.
A. F. ROSS, Editor.