The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-11

tits proposed to issue from this institution an |
illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24x36 |
inches full size) to be called
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN,
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South.
S. G. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; ]. +: u.
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 on or before the first OF
every month
. The Southern Workman" will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. J. Il, Osgood, OF
Boston has generously offered q picture from
Every Saturday for each number 1t is hoped 10
secure further contributions In order to present,
in each number. a variety OF Illustrations, en-
bracing pictures of the best inventions in agricu-
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-
tion Of our constituents adequats ideas cas- q what
| veyed by pictures written English Is almost an
| unknown tongue to the Southern workman
\ reading is SO frksome as to be of little pleasure
| to him Good and cheap information has not
| been presented to the laboring classes In a man
| ner adapted to win their attention and suited to
| their needs.
| We hall aim, ultimately, TO reach those who
/ take 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 o speeulation--and
as such we take 1t up, believing that It will. In
year, become self-supporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as germane to the plan OF
the institute.
welcome guest with amusement and instruction
for young and old to satisfy, In an efiectual way,
the universal desire to know what Is going on in
| the world, and to connect more closely IL posi-
BILE 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.
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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 anc
world, to urge practical measures for the benet
of the people, 10 stimulate respect for labor anc
self-help, and enthusiasm for education, tn mag
nifty the office of the teacher to give attention
agriculture and the arts, by writing and illustra
ton, and to devote several columns to moral aut
religious reading. Without being denomination
al we hope to cooperate with all true Christian
workers.
of all Southern worlmen the teacher is th'
, most available for the diffusion of literary tastes
he is the entering wedge. He occupies the ex
ceptional position OF having no educated elias
+ around him. If it be possible to awaken his In
terest in general subjects, his tastes will be re
II fiected in the minds Of his pupils and the grea
:, point viii be gained, that newspaper viii hnc
in the cottage appreciatiye listeners The neces
l. stiles of the teacher in encouragement and ifoI
nation will therefore receive a leading share @
& consideration in this journal.
II Our agricultural column will be directed espt
clally TO giving Sucn lnlOr1uHuOn us may DeHtii
70 small landed proprietors. The peculiar misfol
.e tune of the Southern workman IL, that he ha
= had no school in which to learn systems OF mike
I farming adapted to the changed circumstance
v of the South
lie WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.
An excellent outfit for a job and newspapt
office has been purchased and set up in our prii
cpal building. An experienced and energeti
foreman, Mr.. w. j. Butterfield, late of Rive
side Press, Cambridge, Mass, is In charge, and
!, good Job business has commenced Four studen
~ learning the trade, and many more desire IL
ID opportunity. m ~
WHAT IS NEEDED ae
Ten thousand dollars needed to carry tn
enterprise through BY using Washingtc
hand-press and a limited stock we need but Va, %
er in hand at the outset 81 $50 have oeen contrib
Sc ted !; u, 600 are needed Immediately to pay +
the outfit.
We submit our cause to the friends of the labo
R, ing classes at the South, asking their thought
attention to this statement urging again the nee
=, more widespread agency than the school teach
~ IA herald and helper of the free school--and !
minding them that from the printing office to
of vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opport
he nifty for ALL
NO Contributions may be sent to the editor or bu
nc !. F. b. MARSHALL,
n3 S. G. ARMSTRONG,
nv nv Ii. 9. PERCY,
70 Committee In behalf of Trustees
"a Hampton, Hd November 3, 1871
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