The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-13

Its proposed TO issue from this institution an
Illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24xs6
inches, fun size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the Industrial classes Of the South.
>. u. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; ]. +. b.
iMarshaii, business manager. Terms: One dol
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January LIST,
1917 succeeding numbers on or before the first OF
9 The Southern Workman" win be printed on
lar white book paper Mr.. J..R. 0sgood, of
boston mas generously offered q picture from
Euery SfuTddy for each number. It Is hoped to
secure further contributions in order to present.
In each number a variety of illustrations, EN-.
bracing pictures of the best inventions In agrcu-
tural and household machinery, of good stock of
every kind, of famous places and scenes and Of
domestic life also portraits of distinguished
Mere writing will not go far with a large nor.
tion of our constituents; adequate ideas Of what
they have never seen or heard of can best be con-
veyed by pictures written English Is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman :
reading Is so rltsome as TO be of little pleasure
TO him. Good and cheap Information has not
been presented to the iaboring classes In a man
ner adapted to win their attention and suited to
We shall aim, ultimately, to reach those who
take no newspaper--to create a class of readers
whose iniormation now scarcely reaches beyond
their visible horizon, and yet whose responsible
ties and actions extend to and affect every part
of our country Nf& AsW aNsfl F5l7'l ~
This Is mission work-not speculation
as such we take 1t up, believing that 1t will In
q year, become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as germane to the plan Of
the institute. ~ ~ 'Es'tNl q ~
We hope to enter the cottage or cabin as n
welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
Tor young and old; to satisfy, i'll eftectual way
the universal desire to know what is going on In
the world, ana to connect more closely Ii possi
BILE, the chords of sympatt v that stretch from
heart TO heart all over this land by teaching our
readers the lesson of true brotherhood and maxi
ing bright and clear the relations and duties Of
1t Is therefore proposed to publish an attrac-
1--WE 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 illustra-
ton, and 10 devote several columns to moral and
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
Of all Southern workrnen the teacher il the
most available for the diffusion of literary tastes |;
ne Is the entering wedge. He occupies the ex-
ceptional position Of having no educated class
around him. II it be possible to awaken his in
terest In general subjects, his tastes will be re-
fieeted IN the minds Of his pupils, and the great
point VIII be gained, that newspaper will find
In the cottage appreciatiye listeners. The neces-
sities Of the teacher in announcement and infor-
nation VIII therefore receive leading share of
u
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 hns
had no school in which to learn systems of mixed
farming adapted TO the changed circumstances
of the South. f&Asa~ WV
az Lssl- WHAT HAS BEEN DONE aeo
An excellent outfit for a 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 Rirer-
Side Press, Cambridge, Mass, is In charge and a
good job business has commenced -Four students
are learning the trade, and many more desire the
opportunity 4V's-A imp 'i& NV
seanisLo WHAT Is NEEDED vt aisfi1Tok
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
enterprise through. BY using Washington
hand-press and q limited stock we need but 81 600
In hand ut the outset; 81, $50 have oeen contribr-
ted 900 are needed Immediately to pay for
the outfit. -, ,.,.-.i ~ - i. :, : -
T We submit our cause to the friends Of the labor
ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtful
attention 70 this statement, urging again the need
OF more light for these dark misses, of swifter,
more Widespread agency than the school teacher
"a herald and helper of the free school--and re-
minding them that from the printing-cffiee to its
most distant reach our pap will practically ad-
vocats selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu-
nifty for all. y, 4, ~ s.,.s ,l5-l, 80 So !.
Contributors may be sent to the editor or bust
ness manager. --.----
J. F. u. MARSHALL,
-assm3J aoi Sc. ARMSTRONG, ssg issg&
H @. PERCY,
,lGirigG u Committee In behalf of Trustees.
sRd'apf9n, n, November 3. 1871. $50 :,
YuNlru W. l.za