The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-05-29
PROSP e CT u S
OF THE :
NATIONAL MONUMENT,
WEEKLY JOURNAL,

10 0e punished IN " dShingt0n undef WS SdncHOn
ofMe Washington .Nafionai Monument Society
JAMES C. PIcxErr, Editor and Publisher
The MONUMENT 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
pesn 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-
cuded
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 WASHINGTON, 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 so entire
ly 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 3 gratitude.
The board Of managers recommend Mr.. Pick
EFT, formerly Fourth Auditor ofthe Treasury and
Charge d'AffaIres to Peru, who proposes to edit
and publish the Monumept journal, as one well
qualified to perform the duties of editor, and to
conduct the paper, faithfully and sa'isfsctor y to
the subscribers. They assure their felIow-ct-
zens that this enterprise is not speculation got
up for individual emolument. Mr.. Pickett will
make the experiment with his own means and at
his own risk, and, il successful. he will receive
nothing more, and he asks nothing more, than a
very moderate compensation for his services. Not
one dollar therefore, Of the direct subscription to
Al. 81 H. L.
event, applied to the support Of the paper nor
the society in any manner held pecunlary respons-
IDLE.
To give the public an idea of what may be done
with the journal il 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
lied bodies throughout the Union, are respect
fully requested to act az agents in obtaining sub
scriptons for this journal, thus aiding the great
object Of our exeriiops.
As all editors and publishers, on account Of the
object for W. ich the Monument newspaper will
be established must wish it to succeed it is hoped
that they will contribute to its success by publish
ing this prospectus.
.fH moneys iciH BE- rsmifsd. and all ieffers and
communications addressed prepaid, 10 the General
.9gent Of the Monument Society, Hon. ELISHA
WBrrrLEsEY Washington.
OFFICERS.
WILLARD FILLMORE, ex ofricio President,
ARCH. HENDERSON, First Vice President
WALTER LENoX. Mayor of Washington,
Second Vice President,
THOS. CARBERY. Third Vice President,
J. B. II. SMITH, Treasurer,
GEO. WATTERSTON Secretary.
BO.qRD or .N.iNlGERS.
Winfield Scott, Peer Force,
N. Towson, w. w. seaton,