Democratic banner., 1845-03-01
PROSPECTUS
OF
iHE CHEROKEE ADVOCATE.
fcblary 18th, ls45.

10 INC iitt VI 4 new!
paper, published ut TABLE quAI
Che' okee nation, the first number c
which was issued about the middle ,
e August last.
The object Of the council of m.
u nation, 10 providing for the publica
tIon OF the Cherokee Advocate, is th,
physical. moral and intellectual i'm
provemeat of the Cherokee people
II will be devoted I o these ends, anc
to the defence Of those rights recoc
: nlze'i as belonging 10 them in trealie,
legally made. at different times viii
the United States, and of such meas.
ures as seem best calculated to Sc.
cure tier peace and happiness, pro.
mote their prosperity. and elevate
their character as a distinct com,nu-
nifty.
In commencing and sustaining a
public journal in the nation, its sue
cess mast depend very much upon
the kind feelings. liberalily and pat
r"n'ge OF tie citizens Of the United
States. Aia"ng them We are assur-
ed there exists generally a desire thar
The Indians should be dealt with M
on just and literal principles, a i've.
" sympathy in their chequcrcd ca
reer. and a deep Unrest in ,ieit char
acler. condition ard destiny. lgnor-
ance of their condition. opinions. and
ciiims, has been 10 them Il fountain
oi many wrongs: Il fountain from
which they have been forced to drink
many bitter draughts.
From this cause. measures of poll
cy IN themselves unjust, and highly
destructive 10 their yelce and pros
poets. have been conceived and ner-
sisted n 10 their accomplishments.
with singular rertjuacity. bv those
from whom they havca RIGHT TO ex
pect and claim protection. It viii
b. tie alr of those having
charge Of The Advocate. 10 enirchten
sentiment, rs far as possible.
as TO the feelings. wishes and proper
expectations of the Cherokees.
And while it is intended to make
the paper national IN lis one and
character. ahstajn'rc from al parti.
IN tie inlernoI politics of the
II will nevertheless be open
o iuil but courteous discussions of
my measures OF policy on the part of
he United STATES. which touch upon
" effect the rights and interests. rot
My of the Cherokees, lat also Of
heir red brethren.
In making an appeal to the citizens !
# the United States for lteir friend.
y AID in the undertaking, we fell san
that II will not be in va n.
The history of the Indian tribes,
ut most especially that of the Cher +
KEGS. Is repIete WI incidents a, =
nee striking and commanding. The +
that shrouds their origin, u
former warlike character, their
freedom. their firm adherence
} their natural and political rights,
leir fond attachment 10 their homes, -
the homes of their fore-fa,hers.
leir rude explosion from those homes
Ieir sudden transition from savages
civilized life. their rapid improve
ent IN education. agriculture and
&c domestic arts. their present con-
Ition, and the influence which, from +
leir location. friendship and inter- Z
they must and will exert o. -,
er the great Indian population, ex. :,
'nding north and south along the r
hole western borders of The United g.
and back to the Rocky Noun :,
ms, cannot fail TO to kindle a lively :.
in the breast Of the philan- 8,
awaken n general thirs, for ~
ore familiarity with them, and a. ~
.nse ''their protectors to the I'M :"
but often apparently forgot or
n TACT, that they have no t%rifling -.
to perform towards this people. -,
TERMS: 90
The Cherokee Advocate will be II
inted on an imperial sheet. with di
w type, both English and Chero. OC
'e, once every week. at SO per an. Oh
I'M. payable in advance. And to
ose subscribers, who read only the pa
'erokee language, at 50 per annum, iii
advance. nv
Advertising vii be done on the u to
al terms. Sc
Cherokee Nation. Sept, 1914. rid
WILLIAM 2. ROSS. NJ