Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1839-01-03
PROSPECTUS
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE

THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.
In consequence Of the popularity which GU
: daily paper has gained in all sections Of tn
country, and the numerous demands we ar
receiving from all quarters for weekly jour
nal, we have determined on starting one Of tina
description, to be entitled the "THE WEEK.,
! PIcAYUNE"
Toadopt the same figuratve style used in ouI
first prospectus, we have fitted out the "Pica
yuae" for more distant voyages, and freightec
her with all sorts of notions in the shape o.
readableS; and if the same success attends hel
which she has met with while coasting nearer
home, we shall doubtless greceive rich returns
TO prepare our little craft for the more ex.
tended sea on which she is destined TO move
we have put on her many additions and i'm.
provements. Some Of her old tmbers have
been taken out and replaced by new-she has
greater measurement foreand aft, greater
length of beam, and her sheets have been ma
teraly enlarged.
Notwithstanding the Increased size, the pub
lie may rest assured that the 'Picayune' will be
enabled TO work in Sh0al lCater with the same
facility as heretofore, and form channels Of
which it would be folly for the
dull heavy vessels at present sailing this port
to navigate.
Commits sion merchants and others having
freight in the shape of advertisements Of ship
for the country trade, would do we'll TO send
them on board our clipper, asshe is up for eve-
ry city in the U. States, and all intermediate
landings.
We reiterate to those fanatical pirates who
cruise under the black hag-who oppose slave
ny because they are themselves the slaves of
ignorance and uperstition-who pretend to
rub clean the upper decks of their neighborsI
with holy stone-we say look out for breakers
10 Hotel keepers we recommend our paper i
in every engagement her commander will be
first TO lead on the boarderS!
To the Heads Of Families the trim appear
ance Of our craft will be an object of interest.
Most married folks have experienced the ef- |
Iects Of Hgh-Sparring.
We shall endeavor to make those smuggers,
he Bachelors, heave to-show them the advan-
ages of the proper "compaaionway," recon-
nending a double state-room, with births, &c.
We shall send our boat aboard Theatricals |
md other amusements; those pretty pleasure
'oats, which make our passage over the lake
# like so delightful Dancing we shall espe-
tally encourage; as we conceive that the safe
y of vessel often depends upon keeping both
jumps going.
On first launching the "Picdyune" we prom
Sed to carry press Of sail in case we we're
'arranted by sale from the press. Through (
Il the storms which have ragged since she first
1iied she has borne up under full sales, with
Ut ever being taken aback, and is now rank. l.
A. |. at all the insurance and other Offices
the city. Our policy still holds good, and '
re never intend it shall run out IS
Dropping our figure, and returning to plain
lnguage, we will now add that we in tend TO b
lake the Pcayune vehicle Of fun, wit, hu a
Tor and sentiment, and little Of every thing q
rats going on. 1t shall be our delight tocrack A
,kes, to tell stories in our own way, TO ridicule
lily, and to correct the manners of the age a
y exciting laughter against them In this, d
owever, we shall endeavor to avoid that licen- p
BUSINESS which vainly seeks to benefit the pub a
C by wounding the feelings o(individuals. h
A portion Of our paper will be occupied with 6
notices of all passing events Il
giving the pith Of the news Of the day, with ia
1t burdensome details. n
We eschew partisan politics; yet we shall m
,ntinue to express our opinions impartiaIIy b
! all public measures. Follies in govern tn
ent as well as in social life are open to rid. So
ule; and when the humor seizes us, we shall W
II spare them, on whichever party the CEN be
ire may fall.
All local occurrunces Of general interest tn
al be promptly noticed, so that our distant 81
aders may see at a glance the miniature ar
orld which is congregated in the emporium. at
With this erp0se Of our intentions, and de. err
rmined to endeavor with unremitting indus wi
to fulfil them, we look with confidence for liol
continuance Of that patronage which has dis
herto been so cordially extended to US. It'd
The Weekly Picayune" will be published of
cry Monday morning, at SIS 90 per annum,
yable IN al cases in advances; and will con- VIII
n four additional columns, embracing all ina
news OF the week, with whatever OF in pol
est transplres on Sunday. III
lhose persons at distance who will pro- Ed
% Tour subscribers, and send US d $50 BIZ, Ian,
u, De entitled to one copy gratis. line
Neao Orleans, February IS, 1898.