Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-07-18
PROSPECTUS
OF TIE
ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND,

OF TIE
ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND,
A NEW PAPER,
For the Fireside the Parlor. and The Leisure
Moment.
TO BE PUBLISHED
In Columbia, S. c., on the first of November next
s.A. GOODMAN
Late Editor of the Lanrensvie, S. c. Herald" Author
of "The SLAYER" "Forard and Aft, 'Ihe Ocean
Born," &C., &c.
NOT from the lack of Newspapers in the Pal
metto.State. nor from their want OF ablIIfy-for we
feel proud 20 know that the Press OF South Caro-
lima will compare favorably with that of any State
in the Unon-are we induced to anticipate the
success of the ILLUSTRATED FAMILY FRIEND
But, willis: cheerfully acknowledging the marx
ed and unmistakeable talent displayed IN the
management of our coemporares, and cordially
wishing them full support and generous patron
age, we yet think there is an ample held, no" nn
oCcupied Tor the growth and expansion OF The pa
per which it will be our edeayor to make, not on
ly Dominaly the Family Friend, but really and
sincerely the Fricnd-leal, loyal an. true -ol ev-
cry family in the State.
The fierce and fiery discussion Of party politics,
the useful but dry records of commerce and trathc
as leading features, we will cave for the pens
nov so active ami eloquent in their service; and
whilst we will give to both subjects, as much
spec as will be desirable to the general reader,
our greatest object ard principal aim will be, The
evolvement, elucidaton and exaItatlon, OF th'
Pure, the Beautiful, the Useful and Instructive, in
the paths Of Morality, Virtue, Literature Science
Ar, and Agriculture.
The Id, al being more easily comprehended and
more captivating when combined in some degree
with the hIaterial--we will bring the Artists skill
full hand into requisition To illustrate the minds
conceptions, and to render the Family Friend as
nearly perfect as It is posshe to make physical
means adapted To mental end ia every number,
therafnre, we will give, in addition to large
amount OF original reading matter from the pens OF
WRITER'S OF ACKNOWLEDGED POW.
Err AND GENIUS,
FOUR HANDSOME, PERTINENT,
AND ELEGANTLY EXECU1'ED EN-
~ CRAVINGS.
I Yps stimulate the young to renewed exertons
in ihe pussut Of knowirti.e, fame aud fortune
AMI to encourage ;hnse who have already en:ered
upon the actuailtles nf lite, 70 perSercrc ana be
stead,aSt in their sirlvngs onward md upward
rds the goal OF their hopes has III all ages hid
in all countries, hcen cohs dered an object worthy
of the nObest ambition. Il" effect ends so desl-
rab!e, what means can be imagined more Likely
to prove efficacIUus than would familiarity win
the painful struggles undergone, the prralions
borne, the difficulties overcome, by men Eow lIv:
ing, who have distinguished themselves, cIt;cr as
Scholars, Statesmen, Politicians, IuristS, Pnysi-
clans, Dvines, Authors, Artists. Merchants, 3le-
chanics, Military men, or Agricultursts. Conse.
quen,ly, as new, and we think very valuable
feature, we will give
IN EVERY ISSUE.
A CORRECT LIKENESS OF SOME PRO-
MINENT SOUTH CAROLINIAN,
WITH AN AUTHENTIC BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
These are briei, very brief hln's, at the in,en-
tions and purposes OF the ILLUSTRATED FAMILY
FRlENp-,he narrow limits of Prospectus will
not permit US to make them more iuIl but scant
as they are, we trust they are ample enough, Il"
conceive every candid and intelligent person, that
ing paper that will he worthy liberal support
E8RMas
As It is our intention 10 make the Family Friend
permanent publication, upon which The friends
who aid it now, in its infancy, may look with in
creasing pleasure as It improves with years-ev-
erything connected with its mechanical arrange
ment will be Of the best quality. The Family
Friend will be issued week. ly-prnted on Large
Imperial sheet of fine white paper, with beautiful,
clear type and will Le furnished to subscribers
at SO per annum one dollar TO be paid on the
receipt Of the first number, and one dollar at the
expiration of six months.
P. S-Those who desire to subscribe, will find
lists at all the Post Offices in the District.