The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-29


illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24x36
inches, full sizel to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN.
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
5. @. ARMSTRONG, editorial manag er; J. f. B
Marshall, business manager. Terms; One dol
lar a year, in advance.
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January lst
1872 succeeding numbers or before the first of
every month";
. The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. T. II. Osgood of
Boston has generously offered picture from
Euay Saturday for each number. II is hoped to
secure further contributions in order to present.
in each number q variety of illustrations, en-
braeing pictures of the best inventions in agricu-
tural and household machinery, of good stock of
every kind, of famous places and scenes and of
domestic life: also portraits of distinguished
men.
Mere writing will not go far with a large por-
ton of our constituents; adequate ideas of what
they have never seen or heard of can best be con-
yeyed by pictures; written English Is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman
reading is so irlssome to be of little pleasure
to him. Good and cheap Information has not
been presented to the laboring classes in n man
ner adapted to win their attention and suited to
their needs.
We shall AIM ultimately, to reach those who
take no newspaper--to create u class of readers
whose information now scarcely reaches beyond
their visible horizon, and yet whose responsible
ties and actions extend to and affect every part
of our country.
This is mission worlS--not speculation--and
such we take it up, believing that it WILL in a
o year, become sef-supporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as gernane to the plan of
the institute.
We hope to enter the cottage or cabin as u
welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
for young and old to satisfy, in an e1iectual way,
the universal desire to know what is going on in
the world, and to connect more closely, If posi-
ble the chords of sympathy that stretch from
heart to heart all over this land, by teaching our
readers the loseon of true brotherhood, and max
ing bright and clear the relations and duties of
free men.
1t is therefore proposed to publish an attrac-
tive sheet, giving the news of the day, cores
pondence from different parts of the country and
world, to urge practical measures for the benefit
of the people, to stimulate respect for labor and
selfhelp, and enthusiasm for education, to mag
nifty the office Of the teacher to give attention to
agriculture and the arts by writing and llustra-
ton, and to devote several columns to moral and
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers.
OF all Southern workmen the teacher is the
most available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he is the entering wedge. He occupies the ex-
ceptionai position of having no educated class
around him. IL it be possible to awaken his in
terest in general subjects, his tastes will be
Elected in the minds of his pupils, and the great
point will be gained, that q newspaper will find
in the cottage appreciative listeners. The neces-
sites of the teacher in encouragement and infor-
nation will therefore receive q leading share of
consideration in this journal
Our agricultural column will be directed espe-
cially to giving such information as may benefit
small landed proprietors. The peculiar misfor-
tune of the Southern workman is, that he has
had no school in which to learn systems of mixed
farming adapted to the changed circumstances
of the South.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
An excellent outfit for job and newspaper
Office has been purchased and set up in our prin-
cipal building An experienced and energetic
foreman, Mr.. W. j. Butterfield, late of River
aide Press, Cambridge, Mass, is in charge, and
good job business has commenced, Four students
are learning the trade, and many more desire the
opportunity.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
enterprise through By using u Washington
hand-press and a limited stock we need but "a 600
in hand at the OUTSET VI, $50 have oeen conribu-
ted $4,000 are needed immediately to pay for
the outfit
We submit our cause to the friends of the labor
ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtful
attention to this statement, urging again the need
of more light for these dark masses, of swfter,
more widespread agency than the school teacher
"a herald and helper of the free school--and re-
minding them that from the printing office to its
most distant reach our pap will practically adj
vocate sef-help, equal rights, and fair opportu-
nifty for all.
Contributions may be sent to the editor or bust.
ness manager.
r. F.. b. MARSHALL
5. @. ARMSTRONG,
II, @. PERCY,
Committee in behalf of Trustees.
Hampton, Fa, November 3. 1871