The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-09
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRJCUJ.
IL TURAL INSTITUTE.


It's 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.
,. 4. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; j. f. b.
Marshall, business manager. Terms: One dol
lar year, In advance.
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January LIST,
1872 succeeding numbers on or before the first of
every month
:. The Southern Workman will be printed ON
fair white book paper. Mr.. 7. II. Osgood, of
Boston mas generously offered q picture from
Every Saturday for each number. 1t is hoped to
secure Observation-Disclosures in order TO present,
In each number, variety of Illustrations en-
bracing pictures of the best inventions in agrcuI
tnral 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-
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 frksome as to be of little pleasure
| to him. Good and cheap information has not
| been presented to the laboring 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 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 work--not a speculation-a
as such we take 1t up, believing that IL will In q,
a year, become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as germane to the plan of
| the institute.
| y We nope to enter the cottage or cabin Ms n
| welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
for young and old; to satisfy, in an effectu;l way
the universal desire to know what is going on In
the world, and to connect more closely, if possi-
BILE, the chords of sympathy that stretch from
heart to heart all over this land, by teaching our
| readers the lesson of true brotherhood and max
| 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, tn mag
nifty the office of the teacher to give attention to
agriculture and the arts, by writing and llustra-
tion and to devote several columns to moral aud
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers.
vi all Southern worlfmen the teacher is the
most available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he 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-
Elected In the minds OF his pupils, and the great
point will be gained, that a newspaper will find
| In the cottage appreciative listeners. This neces-
stiles of the teacher in encouragement and infcr-
nation will therefore receive 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 fol a job and newspaper
Office has been purchased and set up in our prin-
cipal building. An experienced and energetic
foreman, Mr. w. ]. Buttericd late of River
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.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
enterprise through. BY using n Washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but "a, O0C
in hand at the outset; 81 $50 have contribu.
ted W, goo are needed Immediately to pay fol
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 swifter
moro widespread agency than the school teacher
IA herald and helper Of the free school-and re-
mindng them that from the printing office TO Its
most distant reach our pap will practically adj
yocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu.
nifty for all.
Contributions may be sent TO the editor or bush
ness manager.
J. F. b. MARSHALL,
&c. ARMSTRONG;,
H. @. PERCY,
Committee in behalf of Trustees
Hampton, "a, November 5. 1871