The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-25

is proposed to issue from this institution nm
Illustrated monthly fourspage newspaper t24x36
inches, full size) 10 be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN, ~ 4
devoted to the industrial classes OF the South.
s. c. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager j. +; b.
The first number is expected 10 appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January lst,
1872 succeeding numbers ON or before tne nrst OIL
= The Southern worlsrnan'' will be printed ON
fair white book paper. Mr.. y X. Osgood, OF
Roston has generously offered a picture from
Euery Saturday for each number. IL is hoped TO
secure further contributions in order TO present,
in each number, variety OF illustrations, en,-
bracing pictures of the best inventions in agrlcul
tural and household machinery, of good stock OF
every kind of famous places and scenes, aud OF
domestic life; also portraits OF distinguished
Mere writing will not go far with large por-
ton of our constituents; adequate ideas OF what
they have never seen or heard OF can best De CON
viewed by pictures written English Is almost an
Unknown tongue to the Southern workman !;
| reading is so irsome as TO be of little pleasure
| TO him. Good and cheap information has not
| been presented to the laboring classes in 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 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 speculaton---and
as such we take 1t up, believing that it Will, IN
a year. become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part ns germane TO the plan OF
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 eiiec tua1 way
the universal desire to know what is going on 10
the world, and to connect more closely, II posi-
BILE, the chords of sympathy that stretch IRON
heart to heart all over this land, by teaching ON
renders the lesson of true brotherhood, and max
ing bright and clear the relations and duties o
free men. r...., W s1
tive sheet, giving the news of the day, cores
pondence from different parts OF the country ane
world, to urge practical measures Tor the penen
of the people to stimulate respect for labor ant
G self-help, and enthusiasm for education, III mag
nifty tho Office of the teacher TO give attention Il
agriculture and the arts, by writing ana liitistra
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers. a,
most available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he is the entering wedge. lie occupies the eS
ceptional position of having no educated oias
t 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 grea
: point will be gained, that newspaper VIII fint
G In the cottage appreciative listeners The neces
, stiles of the teacher in encouragement and nfol
:, nation will therefore receive leading share G
u consideration in this journal.
+ Our agricultural column will be directed espt
. cially to giving such information as may beneil
small landed proprietors. The peculiar misfo
!, tune of the Southern workman is, that he ha
had no school in which to learn systems OF mike
!, farming adapted to the changed circumstance
!. of the South
, WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
An excellent outfit for a job and newspapt
o office has been purchased and set up in our pril
:. cipai building. An experienced and energet
N foreman Mr. w. j. Butteriield late of Rtre
:. side Press, Cambridge, Mass, is in charge, and
u rood Job business has commenced Four sttden
V are learning the trade, and many more desire u
d opportunity e ~ b.
:, WHAT Is NEEDED. oca
~ Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry Tn
u enterprise through. BY using a Washingtt
h hand-press and limited stock we need but 81 o
d in hand at the outset VI $50 have oeen contrib
\ | ted $3 600 are needed Immediately to pay I
= the Quilt.
&c We submit our cause to the friends of the labc
A. ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtf
Il attention to this statement, urging again the ne
IVA of more light for these dark masses, OF swftt
a. more widespread agency than the school teach
eft a herald and helper OF the free school--and
sT Winding them that from the printing Office to
most distant reach our pap will practically Q
vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair oppori
l. nifty for all. ~ ,.
a. Contributions may be sent to the editor or bu
IT F.B MARSHALL,
st GAN 5. @. ARMSTRONG,
. IL. G. PERCY,
c. Committee in behalf of Trustees
a HAMPTON, Va, November 8, 1871
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