The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-28
ESROSPECTUS OF THE JOUR
Il NAL Of EDUCATION, AND

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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 to the general and permanent
interests of society, is certainly. sufficient to
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 expec,a-
ton the subscriber has been induced to undertake
the publication of this work. devoted to the inter-
ests of this all-important cause. The whole sub
ect of education, in 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-
curing education himself, or in imparting
instruction to others, the editor haters himself that
he has thin 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 alt who are intrusted with the interests Of gem
erai education, either by general supervision or
the practical details Of imparting instruction, We
shall endeavo- to be useful; by presenting to our
readers the various systems of instruction which
prevail in this country and in Europe-wi,h soma
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 cul-
ture which every individual enjoys, aud to direct
to the proper sources Of self improvement We
shall endeavor to bring the avails Of our own ex-
perlence in acquiring and imparting 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
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 sell Improvement or Mental qualification
in the great field of literature. Such Ia a very
brief outline of the plan Of the proposed pubIica.
ton, for which would respectfully ask the pat
rcnage of All enlightened public.
TERMS.
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month, in comman duodecimo form, containing
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Der which win be issued as soon as . sufficient
number of subscribers can be obtained to warrant
the undertaking
A. r. ROSS, Editor.