The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-08
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OF THE
NATIONAL MONUMENT,
A WEEKLY JOURNAL,
WEEKLY JOURNAL,
To be published in Washington, under the sanction
cfhe Washington National Monument Society.
JAMES G. PICKETT, Editor and Publisher

To be published in Washington, under the sanction
ofthe Washington National Monument Society
JAMES c. PicxErT, Editor and Publisher
The MoNuMENr is intended to be literary, ag-
ricultural, and miscellaneous paper 1t will con-
tain select portions Of the literature Of the day
the best that be found in American and Euro
pean publications.; interesting scientific articles,
embracing mechanics; foreign and domestic news;
a synopsis Of the proceedings of Congress, and
every thing that such journal might be expected
to contain, with the exception of party politics,
which will be at all times most vigorously ex-
cluded
The MONUMENT will be published for the ex-
press and the sole purpose OF aiding in the erec
ton of the noble column now rising on the bank
Of the Potomac, in honor OF the Father of his
Country, and which every one who venerates the
name OF WAsnMGToN, would rejoice to see COM
pleted After deducting out of the subscription
the expense of the journal proposed TO be publish
ed, the remaining funds will be faithfully applied
and without reserve, to the purpose indicated
The aid, therefore, Of all who are willing to con-
tribute to so patriotic an object, and one entire
~ national, is earnestly requested. By subscrib-
ing to the MoNuMENT, valuable journal at a low
price may be obtained, while ii will be doing
something, at the same time, towards completing
that majestic memorial Of the Nation s gratitude
The board of managers recommend MIR. Pick
EFT, formerly Fourth Auditor ofthe Treasury and
Charge dAtfaires to Peru, who proposes to edit
and publish the Monument Journal as one veil
qualified to perform the duties Of editor, and to
conduct the paper, faithfully, and saisfactor ly TO
the subscribers. They assure their felow-citi-
zens that this enterprise is not a speculation got
up for individual emolument. Mr.. Pickett will
make the experiment with his own means and at
his own risk, and, If successful, he will receive
nothing more, and he asks nothing more, than
very moderate compensation for his services Not
one dollar, therefore, Of the direct subscription to
the erection Of the Monument will be, in any
event, applied to the support of the paper, nor
The society in any manner held pecuniary respons-
ible.
To give the public an idea of what may be done
with the journal it is proposed to publish, il may
be stated that list Of fifty thousand paying sub
scribers, at two dollars each, will yield an annual
net profit of from fifty TO sixty thousand dollars.
The post masters, and secretaries Of all organ
lied bodies throughout the Union, are respect
fully requested to act as agents in obtaining sub
scriptons for this journal, thus aiding the great
object Of our exertions.
As all editors and publishers on accoupt of the
object for Which the Monument newspaper will
he established, must wish it to succeed, il is hoped
that they will contribute to its success by publish
ing this prospectus.
an moneys niH be remiHed, and all letters and
communications addressed prepaid, 10 the General
agent Of the Monument Society, Hon. ELISHA
WBITTLEsEY, Washington.
OFFICERS:
WILLARD FILLMORE, ex ofHcio President.
ARCH. HENDERSON, First Vice President,
WALTER LENOX, Mayor Of Washington
Second Vice President,
THOS. CARBERY, Third Vice President,
J. y. II. SMITH, Treasurer,
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