The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-04
PAPERS, &C.,,
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRlCUL-
HI TURAL INSTITUTE.

1t is proposed TO issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly fourpage newspaper t24x36 |
inches full size) toll called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
5. G. ARMSTRONG; editorial manager; j L. H. |
Marshall, business manager. Termss One dol
lar a year, In advance. ..l4
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated January LIST,
1872 succeeding numbers ON or before the first Oh
every month. t 1874. tf'5
- The Southern Workman will be printed ON
fair white book paper Mr.. ]. X. Osgood, of
Boston has generously offered 81 picture from
Every Saturday for each number. II is hoped 10
secure further contributions In order to present,
in each number. variety Of Illustrations, enl-
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. W l4.lE
Mere writing will not go far with n large por-
ton of our constituents adequate ideas of what
they have never seen or heard oil can best be con
veyed by pictures written English is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman
reading is so irlysome as to he 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
4 their needs. i.iall ln.
| We shall aim, ultimately, 10 reach those who
| take no newspaper--to create n 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. tIrf ID-f.
This is mission worh--not a speculation--and
as such we take it up believing that it will, in
| year, become seltsupporting, and regarding
| the mechanical part as gerinane to the plan OF
i the institute. N-0s tn -ll
| We hope to enter the cottage or cabin as u
welcome guest, with ainisem ent and instruction
for young and old to satisfy, in eilectual 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
4 readers the lesson of true brotherhood and MAX
ing bright and clear the rotations and duties OF
free men. lli flp4f t.nn
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, tr mag
Nifty the Office of the teacher to give attention to
agriculture and the arts, by writing and illtlsra-
| ton, and TO devote several columns to moral and
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
+ workers. .fA 80 HlI
of all Southern worlcnen 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-
! nected in the minds of his pupils and the great
point will be gained, that n newspaper will fluid
in the cottage appreciative listeners The neces
f stiles OF the teacher in announcement and infor
nation will therefore receive leading share OF
consideration in this journal. fl1 Of
: 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 mixet
: farming adapted to the changed circumstance
. | of the South
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
t An excellent outfit for job and newspape
office has been purchased and set up in our prin
e cipal building. An experienced and energetic
u foreman, Mr.. w. j. Butterfied, late of RUef
I, side Press, Cambridge Mass is in charge and
. good job business has commenced. Four students
y are learning the trade, and many desire tn
. opportunity. .f 4as.a il l...
e i}i WHAT Is NEEDED 1858 A
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry thi
enterprise through BY using washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but NJ, 90
in hand at the outset $i,UJO have oeen contrbl
ted SO, 600 are needed nmediatelyi 10 pay TO
. the outfit.
: We submit orr cause TO the friends of the labor
ing classes ut the South, asking their thoughtful
attention to this statement urging again the nee
- of more light for these dark masses, of swiitel
more widespread agency than the school teache
y "a herald and helper OF the free school-and II
Winding them that from the printing office to il
i most distant reach our pap will practically at
"a vocate selfhelp, equal rights and fitir oportt
". nifty for all.
y Contributors may be sent to the editor or bus
ss ness manager -
> T. f. b. MARSHALL, Hsl
- SC. ARMSTRONG;, p
g., IL G. PERCY, q
- Committee in behalf of Trustees.
Il Hampton, "a, November3, 1871