The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-14
HDROSPECTUS OF THE JOUR.
a NAL OF EDUCATION. AND

n NAL of EDUCATION. AND
MAGAZINE OF GENERAL LITERATURE.
The subscriber has been encouraged by few
friends to undertake the publication Of Monthly
Periodical under the above caption, at Bethany,
Virginia The acknowledged importance of the
subject OF Education othe general and permanent
interests OF society, is certainly, sufficient to war
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taining its Interests beiprethe public mind, if pro.
pery conducted, viii receive aliberai support from
an enlightened commtltiity With this expecta
ton the subscriber has been induced to undertake
the publication Of this work. devoted to the inter
ests of this all-importatIt cause The whole sub
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-
hquiring an education himself, or in imparting
instruction to others, the editor atters himself that
he has within his reach such facilities as 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 endeay.
er to render the Journal useful auxiliary to the
PARENT in meeting those high Responsibilities to
his offspring, which nature has devolved upon him.
To all who are trusted with the interests of gen.
eral education, either by general supervision or
the practical details OF lmpartng instruction, we
shall endeayo. to be useful; by presenting to our
readers the various systems Of instruction which
prevail in this county aud in Europe-with some
discussion OF the principles involved. and sugges-
tons as to the merit OF the various systems which
may claim attention. To all who are not favored
with the advantages Of preceptora instruction, we
shall endeayor to point out those means Of self cu-
ture which every individual enjoys, and to direct
to the proper sources Of self mprove vement We
shall endeavor to bring the avails of our own ex-
perience 10 acquiring and inparting instruction,
to the benefit of the student the higher branches
Of learning; and, in general, we shall lay before
our readers whatever we shall deem conducive to
the advancement OF that cause, which has for its
object the proper Development and training of the
great mass Of mind of our country. Under our
General Literary head we shall endeavor to make
the Journal 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 an 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, in fair 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 a sufficient
number of subscribers can be obtained to warrant
the undertaking
A. F. ROSS. Editor.