The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-16

1t proposed TO issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24x96
inches full size) to BE- called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
$. @. 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 LIST,
1872 succeeding numbers or before the first OF
every month.
The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr. J. II. Osgood, of
Boston has generously offered picture from
Eoe1y 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
tura1 and household machinery, of good stock of
every kind, of famous places and scenes, and of
domestic LIE; also portraits of distinguished
men.
Mere writing will not 20 far with a 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 irksome to be of little pleasure
| to him. Good and cheap information has not
been presented to the laboring classes in n 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 speculat ion-and
as such we take 1t up, believing that it will in a
| 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
welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
for young and old to satisfy i'll effectual way,
! the universal desire to know what is going on in
the world, and to connect more closely, if posi-.
| ble the chords of sympathy that stretch from
heart 10 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.
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-belp, 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 denomination
| al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers.
| Of all Southern worlsmen the teacher is the
most available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he Is the entering wedge He occupies the ex
| cepional position of having no educated class
| around him. Ii it be possible to awaken his in
terest in general subjects, his tastes will be re
tiected in the minds of his pupils, and the great
point will be gained, that newspaper will find
| in the cottage appreciatve listeners. The neces
sites 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
cially to giving such information 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 n job and newspaper
office has been purchased and set up in our prin
cipal building. An experienced and energetic
1 foreman, Mr.. w. ]. Butterfield, late of Riger'
side Press, Cambridge Mass, is in charge, and
are learning the trade, and many more desire tbs
opportunity.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry th
enterprise through. By using a Washington
hand-press and a limited stock need but 81 0Oi
In hand at the outset; 81 $50 have oeen contribu
ted IS, 900 are needed Immediately to pay fo
| the outfit.
! We submit our cause TO the friends of the labor
! ing classes at the South, asking their thoughtful
attention to this statement urging again tile
of more light for these dark masses, of a swifter
more widespread agency than the school teache
IA herald and helper OF the free sehool--and re
most distant reach our pap will practically ad
vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu
nifty for ALL
Contributions may be cent to the editor or busi
ness manager
]. +. b. MARSHALL,
s. @. ARMSTRONG,
II. G. PERCY,
Committee In behalf of Trustees.
H1n1lt0sl, "a, November 3, 1871