Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-12-05

Commission merchants and othe RS bavi,o
freight in the shupe of advertisements of sh,o
Tor the country trade, would do we'll to send
them on board our clipper, as she is up for eve
ry city in the U. States, and all intermediate
landings.
We retcrate TO those ianatical pirates who
cruise under the black nag-who oppose slave
| ry because they are themselves the slaves of
ignorance and uperstition-who pretend 10
rub clean the upper decks of their neighbors
with holy stone-we say look out for breakers.
| To Hotel keepers we recommend our paper:
in every engagement her commander will be
first to lead on the bOdrderS!
To the Heads of Families the trim appear
ance Of our craft will be an object of interest.
Most married folks have experienced the eC
lccts of Hght-Sparring.
We shall endeavor to make those smugglers.
the Bachelors, heaye to-show them the advan-
tages of the proper "cOmpaRiOnway," recon-
mcnding double state-room, with births, &c.
We shall send our boat aboard Theatricas
and other amusements; those pretty pleasure
boats, which make our passage over the lake
of like so delightful. Dancing we shall espe-
cially encourage; as we conceive that the safe
ty OF a vessel often depends upon keeping both
pumps going.
On first launching the "Picayune" we prom.
Used to carry a press Of sail in case we were
warranted by a sale from the press. Through
all the storms which have ragged since she first
saiied she has borne up under full sales, with.
out ever being taken aback, and is now rank
I'd A. |. at all the insurance and other offices
If the city. Our policy still holds good, and
we never intend it shall run out
Dronninn our fOurn md raturn;n, -
language, we will now add that we in tend to
make the Picaysne vehicle of fun, wit, hu-
nor and sentiment, and little of every thing
hats goingon. 1t shall be our delight to crack
okes, to tell stories in our own way, to rdicule
oily, and to correct the manners of the age
" exciting laughter against them. In this,
however, we shall endeavor TO avoid that icen-
iousness which vainy seeks to benefit the pub
ic by wounding the feelings ofindividuals.
portion Of our paper will be occupied with
notices of all passing events
giving the pith of the news of the day, with
ut burdensome details.
We eschew partisan politics.; yet we shall
ontinuo to express our opinions impartially
n all public measures. Folies in govern
nent as well as in social life are open to rid
cule; and when the humor seizes US, we shall
lot spare them, on Whichever party the cen
ure may fall.
All local occurrunces of general interest
hall be promptly noticed, so that our distant
eaders may see at glance the miniature
world which is congregated in the emporium.
With this crpOse Of our intentions, and de-
ermlned TO endeavor with unremittng indus
ry TO fulfil them, we look with confidence for
continuance Of that patronage which has
hitherto been so cordially extended to us.
The Weekly Picdyune" will be published
very Monday morning, at So 90 per annum,
ayable in all cases in advances and will con-
lln four additional columns, embracing all
lie news Of the week, with whatever Of in
rest transpires on Sunday.
Those persons at Assistance who will pro-
Ire four subscribers, and send us $50 bill,
Ioll be entitled toone copy gratis.
Ne'o Orleans, February &c, 1888.