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PAPERS, &c. /,
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRICuL-
i'll TURAL INSTITUTE.

III TURAL INSTITUTE.
tits proposed to issue from this institution an
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24xS6
inches. full sizel to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the Industrial classes Of the South
s. @. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; ]. f. H.
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,
1877 succeeding numbers on or before the first of
every month.
The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. !. Il. Osgood, of
Boston has generously offered picture from
Every Saturday for each number. 1t is hoped to
secure further contributions In order to present,
in each number, a variety of illustrations EN-
bracing pictures Of the best inventions in agreul-
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; adeuunts ideas of what
they have never seen or heard of can best be con-
yeyed by pictures written English is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman ;
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 work--not a speculation
such we take it up, believing that 1t WILL in n
q year, become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as germane TO the plan of
the institute. I lt tH
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, II posi-
BILE, the chords of sympathy that stretch from
heart to heart all this land by teaching our
readers the lesson of true brotherhood, and maxi
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-help, and enthusiasm for education, to mag
nifty the Office Of the teacher, give attention to
agriculture and the arts, by writing and ilustra-
ton, and 10 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 1t 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 newspaper will find
In the cottage appreciatiye 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 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 for 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 Rirer-
eide Press Cambridge, Mass, is in charge, and a
| good job business has commenced. -Four students
are learning the trade, and many more desire the
| opportunity.
t WHAT Is NEEDED.
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
enterprise through. BY using a Washington
hand-press and limited stock we need but "a 00C
| ted 49, 600 are needed Immediately TO pay fol
| the outfit. 49,.
| 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 need
1 of more light for these dark Masses of 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 win practically ad
vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu
nifty for all. s.-l
| Contributions may be sent to the editor or bust
]. F. b. MARSHALL,
S. q. ARMSTRONG;,
| H. O. PERCY, -s,
| f4 Committee in behalf of Trustees.
| Hampton, Va., November 8, 1871