Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-16
DROSPECTUs.-We propose to publish a
l. Weekly Paper, to be entitled
SETHE RECORDS

1.-THE RECORD.o
which will Re devoted a. It's name implies abstract
Its contents viii be vared-Ltsraure; The in many az
pec IN which this presents s the leading features OF The Con-
edsate Cause; Acts of Congress- these elect the mms
date interests Of the army ana the people, the Proceedings OF the
Courts &C. &csuch will be the principal contents Of "TE re
CORD" It's Pan however, excludes al domestic con rovsry
persons eyeats.
Literary Material win be eclectic, not oigna-though
may oeer original Paper EI;ay P0emsDi Will
be gathered chiefly from recent foreign or opposite historical
the Southern public all the most str king articles bearing the
reviews Europe shut ont IRON the oonfedera
By he block de At the came time tey will not only seek 10
present current view Of literature at home and abroad but be
quick collect and preSe such Of composition
FREQ leny adorn the editorial columns Of daily press
seeking to hen md enhyen the general conduct Of HE
by Of humor hes Of which the life the camp
she mighty drama o. the times y devoid "THE
a welcome visitor the camp and the homestead
nh the intelligent soldier with the Of beguDg hours Of
stlessness periods OF military nacon, while supplies the
home circle with Intellectual entertainment Of Shics but little has
been saodsd nnGs the M ape s 81 hnsaao has
sting demand for healthy food for thought and TO minister
taste which, universally developed, at least MT ard
ony development among the generally virtuou and
y an morally speaking healthy population OF our couny
thought what great men have wrought what Providence
proceeded by often mysterious paths to the improvement Of
the vor and seek in that history which sa@ays repeating
ITSELF the lessons opposite TO own condition.
In resume Of Foreign Literature 1Hs RECORD" will to
supply the place n ed uuder the UId Sat by the Ececc
Magazloe" "Ltes Living Age" and the "Albion"
"THE REooRD" will seek 20 present ia condensed form
the Ne the world both a. home and abroad summary OF
POrega Intelligence win be made up from authentic Sources
hand nom time time. Int giving the titles OF
Books published In England and the Co1derSey show
doing In the World Of Letters, will be red frequently
tha desirable The operations Of armies In the field
vii be siecncy noted while the personAl casualties
will gathered from authentic pub
shed at the ears. possible moment Accounts Of Inventions
In the Pelt ONCE OF the Confederate States
not Incompatible with proper reserve will another
RECoRD The Pos al Arrangements OF the COnfSierac
Wh the estzb sh OF offices AID the sconauance d
old appointments Of posmasters mail facilities and
suggestions soldiers am tler correspondents at home how
and forward their letters will claim ed AID particular
attention. The hospitals and the condition Of the SEX
THE RLcORD wi send far wide, throughout the
much Of the info mdon wi regard TO the which
detained the Army Int geLce OHice-every
thing In short relating 10 the Army what might &
proper Information to the enemy.
The Stance and elaboration Of pracce1 and competent
have been secured and each specific branch will be conduct
ed different person. that by division Of labor the best
suits may be obtained.
"THE RECORD" will be published In quarto fOrm weekly,
suitable for binding abe typography and psper will be Of the
qualify that possibly be procured have
been mcde 10 obyiate SIX Of failure In this respect
AL who desire procdre 'rHE RECORD" purchase Il
from the BookseleS and Periodical Agents. whose
Il will be for sale throughout the Confederate 81
The first number will be Issued THURSDAY, June 18th.
TERMS.
so per anuum sc FOR six mon,hno subscription will be
taken shooter period The trade will be supplied onber
tsrms.
Ig-CAsH in all must accompany the subscription
"THE RECORD VIII be issued every THURSDAY morning at
our Bookstore, l45 Main street.
Edy-AdiresS orders to
WEST JOHNSTON,
Publishers rs Main street,
je15-2t BchmondfVa.