The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-18
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRICUL.
Ii TURAL INSTITUTE. w -.


tits proposed to issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (2ix36
inches, full size) to be called t DIX
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN, ~
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
S. O. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; ]. +. b.
Marshall business manager Terms: One dol
lar year, in advance ..t
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
81 The Southern Workman, will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. ]. r, Osgood, of
Boston has generously Offered q picture from
Euery Saturday for each number II 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. H-s pfr
Mere writing will not go far with large por-
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 50 irksome as to be Of little pleasure
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 u class of readers
whose information now scarcely reaches beyond
their visible horizon, and yet whose responsible
of our country. r.fe - r..
This is mission work-not specnlation--and
as such we take it up, believing that it will, in
q year, become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as germano 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 effectual way,
the universal desire to know what Is going on in
the world and to connect more closely, if posi-
bic, 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. 54i fANs "a gg
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, 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 aud
religious reading. Without being denominations
| al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
| workers. At $50. sf.a sl fe fN s.11
| Of all Southern worlzmen 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 newspaper will and
1 in the cottage appreciatve 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 mixed
| farming adapted to the changed circumstances
| of the South. M -'fiA
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
| foreman, Mr. w. j. Butterfied, late of Ricer-
| side Press, Cambridge Mass is in charge, and a
are learning the trade, and many more desire the
| opportunity. t i
| WHAT rs NEEDED.
| Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
| enterprise through By using a Washington
hand press and limited stock need but "a 600
in hand at the outset; 81 $50 have oeon contrfbu
ted; vs., 900 are needed Immediately to pay for
| the outfit. fi e0Hf i sH '2a Ssft9l
| We submit our cause to the friends of the labor
| ing classes ut the South, asking their thoughtful
attention to this statement urging again the need
of more light for these dark masses, of a swifter,
more widespread agency than the school teacher
"a herald and helper of the free school--and re-
minding them that from the printing office to its
/ most distant reach our pap VIII practically ad-
yocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu-
nifty for all 49,
Contributions may be sent to the editor or brlsi-
| ness manager fgHA
| J.. b. MARSHALL Z, ezra
| S. @. ARMSTRONG, e.4.s-
l. H. @. PERCY,
Committee in behalf of Trustees.
Hampton, "a, November 3, 1871,
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