The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-11-23
PAPERS, &C..


-
tits proposed to issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24xS6
inches, full size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South.
s. @. ARMsTRoYG, editorial manag er; ]. +. IL.
Marshall, business manager. Terms: One dol
lar a year, in advance
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated january LIST,
1872 succeeding numbers on or before the first of
every month.
: The Southern Workman" will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. !. r. Osgood, OF
Boston has generously offered picture nom
Euegy Saturday for each number. II is hoped to
secure further contributions in order to present,
in each number, n 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. rls..l
Mere writing will not go far with large por-
ton of our constituents; adequate ideas OF what
they have 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 as to be of little pleasure
| to him Good and cheap information has not
| been presented to the laboring classes in q man
ner adapted to win their attention and suited to
| their needs.
| take no newspaper--to create a class of readers
whose information now scarcely reaches beyond
their visible horizon, and yet whose responsible
|
This is mission worls--not a speculation--and
as such we take it up, believing that IL will, IN
| q wear, become self-supporting, ana regarding
| the mechanical part as germane to the plan OF
the institute. .tI.
We hope to enter the cottage or cabin rs a
welcome guest, with amusement and instruction
for Young and old to satisfy in an efectual way,
the universal desire to know what is going on in
the world, and to connect more closely, y posi-
ble 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. sri.... u. .-s.
1t 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 peneit
| of the ueople to stimulate respect for labor and
self-help, and enthusiasm for education, To mag
nifty the office of the teacher to give attention 10
agriculture and the arts, by writing ana lllusfa-
ton and to devote several columns to moral and
religious reading. Without being denominations
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'
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
fected in the minds of his pupils and the great
point will be gained, that newspaper Will mud
In the cottage appreciative listeners The neces
stiles of the teacher in encouragement and infor
NATION will therefore receive a leading share 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 circumstances
J. of the South.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
An excellent outfit for job and newspape
office has been purchased and set up in our prin
cipal building. An experienced and energetic
foreman Mr.. w. J. Butterfeld, late of Riue,
side Press, Cambridge, Mass, is in charge, and
good job business has commenced. -Four student
are learning the trade, and many more desire tn
/, 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 "a, 90
in hand at the outset 81 $50 have oeen contribu
ted So 600 are needed Immediately to pay 10
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 the Nee
of more light for these dark masses, of swifteI
v more widespread agency than the school teache
!, "a herald and helper of the free school-lnd re
/ most distant reach our pap will practically ad
voeate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportr
4 nifty for all.
I Contributions may be sent to the editor or bus
I ness manager
LIB MARSHALL
S. G. ARMSTRONG,
II. G. PERCY,
: Committee in behalf of Trustees.
= Hampton, "a, November 3, 1871