The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-05-08
PROSPECTUS OF
THE SOUTHERN LIGHT,
A RELIGIOUS JOURNAL,
EDITED by
E. I. WHATLEY.
INDEPENDENT IN MISUNDERSTANDING IN MOTH
INC, AND SET FOR TIE DEFENCE OF WHATEVER
WILL STAND TIE TEST OF REASON, SCI
ESCE AND THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.
"Prore all things, hold fast Mat whieh is good"
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EDGEFIELD C. H., S. C.
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SUCH is the name and style Of u Monthly
~ Periodical, the publication Of which We
purpose, the Lord willing, to commence oil
the first Monday in January next. The main
design of this Journal is for the discussion OF
all subjects pertaining to Christian fnith and
practice. Additional to this, VIC shall present
such articles Of literary character, original
and selected, US will have tendency to refine
the taste and elevate the sentiment of the read.
ing public. Politics also, considered rs science,
and as affecting the principles of Law and Gov
ernnent, and more especially the mighty movo-
ments of the nations, us they work out the de-
Signs OF God, will claim due and proper attention.
Bnt Politics degraded to the squnLblcs of dema-
gogues factions, will bc utterly eschcwcL aud
rcpudiatcd.
As respects matters purely religious. we shall,
OF course, advocate the principles of the Baptist
Community, MS derived from the Scriptures,
and rcpublish from standard and other rcspcctn-
bic works, articles pertaining to our own Literu-
turc; but our columns will be
Open TO all of Every Name,
For the defence and advocacy of their principles.
claiming only the right to Judge of the suit,blc-
ness of all articles for insertion, and to make
such criticism OH them as may be deemed eX-
pedicnt.
In this undertaking We have The satisfaction
of announcing that several gentlemen Of emi-
nent ability and attainmcnis have kindly ell.
Snged to render lis occasional assistance.
The Journal will contain FORTY PAGES ol
reading matter, and such advertisements ns our
friends may fnvor lis with, not inconsistent with
| the character Of the work-making Mt the en.l
Of the year neat volume of 4SU pages, suitable
| Tor binding i'll book form.
With regard TO the mechanical execution o
( the work, we deem the announcement that this
will be under the direction of the Mcssrs. Dun.
soE, n sufficient guaranty FOR its faithful nnt
tasteful pei fornancc-and without further words
| encouraged by tho expressions Of good will ant
| promises of substantial aid from many friends
| wo throw the matter before the people with IL,
assurance of every effort TO render satisfaction
for the support that may he extended to lis, nnt
respectfully ask them to let tho LIGHT"
| shine.
aJ' Our terms of subscription are Two Dol
LARS per year, in adra'ce, on receipt of the fins
number. Ministers Of the Gospel Of every de
nomination. who may be unable to comply will
the terms, will be supplied with one copy each
on application.
| IL A list for the signatures OF all who wisl
to encourage the work, may be found at the
| Post Office, and also ut the "Advcriscr' Office
| u All letters or communications addressed
TO undersigned will receive prompt attention.
l.. l.. WIIATLEY,
Editor and Proprietor.
| Edgcicld, s. G., Oct. 81, 1855. RI