The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-12
HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRICuI-
III ITURAL INSTITUTE.
THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN

Its proposed to issue from this institution an
Illustrated monthly four-page newspaper (24xse
inches, full size) to be called RI s
y. THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN, 81
Devoted to the industrial classes of the South
,. q. ARMSTRONG, editorial manager; J. b.
marshall business manager Terms: One dol
The first number is expected to appear not
later than next Christmas, dated january LIST,
le7z succeeding numbers on or before the first OF
. The Southern Workman will be printed on
fair white book paper. Mr.. j. r. Osgood, of
Boston has generously offered a picture from
Every 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-
tur,sl and household machinery, of good stock of
every kind, of famous places and scenes, and of
domestic life also portraits Of distinguished
Mere writing will not 20 far with n large DOR
ton Of our constituents; adequate ideas Of what
they have never seen heard of can best be con-
veyed by pictures written English is almost an
unknown tongue to the Southern workman /;
reading Is so frssome as to be of little pleasure
TO him. Good and cheap information has not
been presented to the laboring classes in a man
their needs. 77ff
We shall aim, ultimately, 10 reach those who
take no newspaper-tO create n 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--a
as such we take It up, believing that 1t will in a
| q year, become selfsupporting, and regarding
the mechanical part as ger1nane 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, III an effectual way
the universal desire to know what is going on In
the World and to connect more closely, ii possi-
BILE, the chords of sympatt v that stretch from
heart 10 heart all over this land by teaching our
readers the lesson of tiue brotherhood and max
ing bright and clear the relations and duties of
free men. tf
1t is therefore proposed to publish an nttrac-
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
selfhelp and enthusiasm for education, tn mag
MY the ONCE 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 denomination
al we hope TO cooperate with all true Christian
Of all Southern ,xoriumen 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. II 1t be possible to awaken his in
terest In general subjects, hts tastes will be re-
fiected In the minds Of his pupils, and the great
point Will be gained, that newspaper will find
in the cottage appreciative listeners. The neces-
stiles OF the teacher in encouragement and infor-
mation'wiil therefore receive leading share of
Our agricultural column will be directed espe-
cially to giving such information as may benefit
small landed proprietors. The peculiar inisfor
tune of the Southern workman H. that lie 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
offce has been purchased and set up in our prin-
cipai building. An experienced and energetic
foreman, Mr.. w. ]. Butterfield, late of River
SIfe Press, Cambridge, Mass, Is in charge and
are learning the trade, and many more desire the
opportunity
WHAT IS NEEDED. AZ. ,f
Ten thousand dollars are needed to carry this
enterprise through. BY using a Washington
hand-press and n limited stock we need but ~ GOO
in hand at the outset ,060 have oecn contrtbu-
TED -, 600 are needed Immediately to pay for
the outfit. -ii.' -s''i 1919
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
of more light Tor 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 + will practically ad-
vocate selfhelp, equal rights, and fair opportu-
nifty for all. Isi ~ -
Contributions may be sent to the editor or b,si-
mess manager.
gE R ~ b. MARSHALL
e- S, q. ARMSTRONG,
H. G. PERCY, ...-ts
Committee in behalf OF Trustees.
Hampton, Va, November 8, 1877 y arse