The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-21
HAMPTON. NORMAL AND AGRiCUL-
III TURAL INSTITUTE.

1T proposed 10 issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24x36
inches, full size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
S. G. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; J. +. 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 1st
1872 succeeding numbers on or before the first Of
every month
s. The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper Mr.. J. X, Osgood, of
Boston has generously offered a picture from
Every Saturday for each number. 1t is hoped to
secure further contributions in order to present,
in each number variety of Illustrations, en-
bracing pictures of the best inventions i'll agrcul
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 20 far with n large por-
ton 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 irlssome as to be of little pleasure
10 him. Good and cheap information has not
been presented to the laborng classes in a 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 Il 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--and
as such take it up, believing that it will in
a year, become selfsupportng, and regarding
the mechanical part as germane to the plan of
| the institute.
We hope to enter the cottage or cabin as a
welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
for young and old; to satisfy, i'll an eiiectual way
the universal desire TO know what is going on in
| the world and to con meet more closely, If posi-
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
ing bright and clear the relations and duties of
| free men.
I 1t is therefore proposed to publish attrae-
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
self-help, and enthusiasm for education, tn mag
nifty the office of the teacher to give attention to
agriculture and the arts, by writing and illustra-
ton and to devote several columns to moral and
religious reading. Without being denominations
al we hope to cooperate With all true Christian
workers.
OF all Southern workmen the teacher is the
available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he is the entering wedge He occupies the
ceptional position of having educated class
around him. If 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. The neees-
stiles of the teacher in encouragement and nfor-
nation will therefore receive a 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-
cpal building. An experienced and energetic
foreman, Mr.. W. j, Butter1ield, late of River
side 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 a Washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but 81 eco
in hand at the outset 81 $50 have contribu-
the outfit
We submit our cause to the friends of the labor
ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtful
attention 10 this statement, urging again the need
of more light for these dark masses, 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 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
j. +. b. MARSHALL,
$. G. ARMSTRONG,
H. @. PERCY,
Committee in behalf of Trustees.
Hi,npton, "a, November 8, 1871