The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-15

inches, full size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South.
$. G.. ARMsrRoSa, editorial manager; ]. 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 lst
1872 succeeding numbers on or before the first of
every month.
g The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper Mr.. 7. K. Osgood of
Boston has generously offered @ picture from
Eve1y 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 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 win not go far with a large por-
ton of our constituents; adequate ideas of what
they have never seen or heard of best be con-
veyed by pictures written English Is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman |;
reading is so irksome as to be of little pleasure
to him. Good and cheap information has not
been presented to the laboring classes In u 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 speculation-and
as such we take 1t up, believing that it WILL in
a year, become self-supporting, 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 effectual way,
the universal desire to know what is going on In
the world, and TO connect 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 tho 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
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 illustrg,-
ton. and to devote several columns to moral and
| religious reading. Without being denominations
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
| workers.
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. 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 newspaper will fnd
i'll the cottage appreciatiye listeners. The neces~
1 sites of the teacher in encouragement and infor
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 msfor
tune of the southern workman is that he has
had no school IN which to learn Systems of mixed
farming adapted to the changed oircunis t;incse
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
4 foreman, Mr.. w. J. Butterfied late OF Rirer
/ side Press, Cambridge, Mass is in charge, and q
1 good job business has commenced Four student,
are learning the trade, and many more desire tht
/ opportunity.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
/ Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry thi.
| enterprise through. BY using a Washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but ~, OOt
In hand ut the outset 81 ,0O have oeen contribu
| ted 1884, 600 are needed immediately 10 pay foi
| the outfit.
We submit our cause TO the friends OF tho labor
ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtful
attention to this statement urging again the neet
of more light for these dark masses, Of a swifter
more widespread agency than the school teacher
! IA herald and helper of the free school--nld ne
minding them that from the printing office TO II,
most distant reach our pap will practically ai
yocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu
/ nifty for all.
Contributions may be sent TO the editor or bus
ness manager,
!. +. B. MARSHALL,
1 $. G. ARMSTRONG,
H. G. PERCY,
! Committee In behalf of Trustees.
HimIt0a. "a. November 2. 1871