The southern press., 1851-08-28
PROSP TUS
tr f or THE H6iffl 5ql R
NATIONAL MONUMENT,
a WEEKLY JoURKAInr

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10 be published in Washington, under The sa,,etion
oftte Washington National Monument Society.
aif JAMES G. PlcxxrT, Editor and Publisher.
The MoHuMENr is intended to be literary, ag-
rcultural, and miscellaneous paper. II will con-
tain select portions of the literature OF the day
the best that can 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. ~ 9 a iff
The MoNuMENr 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 WAsHINoroN, would rejoice to see COM
peted. 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 patriotic object, and one entire
y national, is earnestly requested BY subscrib-
ing to the MONUMENT, valuable journal at a low
price may be obtained, while it will be doing
something, at the same time, towards completing
that majestic memorial of the Nation g gratitude.
The board o. managers recommend Mr.. Pick
EFT, formerly Fourth Auditor ofthe Treasury and
Charge d'Afaires 10 Peru, who proposes to edit
and publish the Monument journal, ms one well
qualified to perform the duties OF editor, and to
naduct the paper, faithfully, and satisfactorily to
lie subscribers. They assure their fellow-cti-
zens that this enterprise is not speculation got
up for individual emolument. Mr.. Pickett will
make the experiment with his own means and al
his own risk, and , f successful, he will receive
nothing more, and he asks nothing more, than q
very moderate compensation for his services. MOI
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. .sfe
To give the public an idea of what may be done
with the Journal it is proposed to publish, it 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
Ized bodies throughout the Union, are respect
fully requested 10 act as agents in obtaining SUBJ
scrptions for this journal, thus aiding the great
object of our exertions. pQ a. H
As all editors and publishers, on account of the
object for which the Monument newspaper will
be established, must wish il to succeed, 1t is hoped
that they will contribute TO its success by publish.
ing this prospectus.
Ill moneys riH be rsmifted, aud oil letters and
com,nunica at;ons addressed prepaid 10 the Genera
.9gent qf the Monument Society, Hon. ELISHA
WHIrrLEsEy, Warrington.
OFFICERS,
WILLARD FILLMORE, ex oficio President
ARCH. HENDERSON, First Vice President
WALTER LENOX. Mayor Of Washington
Second Vice President,
THOS. CARBERY, Third Vice President,
J. B. III. SMITH, Treasurer,