The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-24

illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24xs6
inches, full size) 10 be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the Industrial classes of the South
S. @. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; j. +. b.
Marshall, business manager. Terms: One dol
lar q 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.
. The Southern Workman" will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. j. r. Osgood, OF
Boston has generously offered a picture from
Eueru 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 agricul-
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 go far with a large por-
ton of our constituents; adequate ideas of what
they have never seen heard of can best be con-
yeyed by pictures written English is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman
reading is so irlfsome 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 worl-not specuation-and
| as such we take 1t up believing that it WILL in u
| a year, become selt-supporting, and regarding
the mechanical part MS 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, in an eectual 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
ing bright and clear the relations and duties OF
free men.
II is therefore proposed to publish an attrac-
tive sheet giving the news of the day, cores
pondence from different parts of the country ana
world, to urge practical measures for the dement,
of the people, TO stimulate respect for labor and
self-heip, 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 to devote several columns TO moral and
religious reading Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers.
of all Southern workmen 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. If it be possible to awaken his in.
terest in general subjects, his tastes will be re
fected in the minds of his pupils and the great
point will be gained, that a newspaper will find
in the cottage appreciatiye listeners. me neees-
stiles of the teacher in encouragement and infor
nation will therefore receive leading share OF
consideration in this Journal
Our agricultural column will be directed espe
cialy 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 q job and newspaper
office has been purchased and set up in our prin
, cipal building. An experienced and energetic
foreman, Mr.. w. j. Butterfeld, late of Rtrer
side Press, Cambridge, Mass, is in charge, and
. good job business has commenced. Four students
are learning the trade, and many more desire thu
! opportunity.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry thi
enterprise through. BY using washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but -, 90
in hand at the outset Sl,050 have oeen contribu
ted s., 900 are needed Immediately to pay 10
: the outfit. lf
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 nee
of more light for these dark Masses of a swifter
more widespread agency than the school teache
"a herald and helper of the free school--and re
= mintling them that from the printing-ofce to 1t
, most distant reach pap will practically &C
vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportr
nifty for ALL
Contributions may be sent to the editor or bus
, ness manager
J. F. b. MARSHALL,
) 5. @. ARMSTRONG;, ..
III. G. PERCY, af
Committee in behalf of Trustees.
Hampton, w., November 3, 1871