The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1841-07-17
PROSPECTUS
OF TIE
MISSISSIPPI CREOLE.

THE undersigned propose to publish m the
town of Canton, a weekly newspaper tobe cali
ed, Tie .Misslssippi Creole. This project has been
suggested by the evident want Of this commu-
nifty of some medium through which 20 make
known their agricultural and commercial stan
ding, and to express whatever sentiments they
may entertain in relation 10 any moral, political
or other matters, which may have bearing on
the interests of the people. II wall hardly be
deemed necessary TO enumerate reasons for ma
king this effort to fill avacuum which none doubt
to exist. The people of Madison County want
a newspaper, and their known character for
liberality and a warm desire to uphold their rep
utation as an enlightened and generous POPula-
ton will certainly induce then 10 furnish that
support to this undertaking which Is necessary
to its success. II Is also unnecessary 10 say
that no wish to add to their store OF worldly
goods has had influence with the pToposers. y
desire, an honest aud iaudabIe one, u Is hoped
to scumulate some grease has habits weight.
but small remuneration is expected. It Will
require a liberal patronage from the citizens
generally to keep the Creole going, and il IS
earnestly hoped the good people OF Madison
will not withhold that support TO an underta-
king which their owninteresis seem 10 demand,
and every man must do his duty or the Creole
will languish. Nor DO we ask nor expect sup
port alone from the people OF Madison County.
Any subscription will be Thankfully received
from any quarter.
1t is designed to make the Creole generals
useful and entertaining as far as cur locality
and opportunity to GO SO viii allow. Being n
the interior of new state, and issuing only
once a week it cannot be expected that news
from a distance can be furnished 10 our citizen,
as soon as they will obtain II through other me.
diums possessing the advantage of more ehgibl'
localities. All may however rest assured tina
every effort will be made to accomplish the tass
in hand, and if the desire to do 50 should not b,
gratifed it may be attributed TO want Of abil
ity and not the absence of viii. That l., ifyog
subscribe freely. A liberal patronage in the va,
of advertising viii certainly be expected ans
actually necessary as an impetus to exertion-
The Creole will indulge but little in politics
and when such Iuxuryis enjoyed il viii be bu
sparlngly and favorable TO the present admins
tration with all due respect for the honest Opin
ions of opponents.
The general news of the day viii Of cours
have prominent place, as will Important pOlii
zeal and moral movements, and such hterar
and miscellaneous matter as may be deemed 0
interest to the general reader. Local affairs dc
handing publicity will of course have prece
dence as the paper although intended for gen
eral benefit and patronage is more patIcularI
designed to uphold the immediate interests q
I the community among whom it is published.
Our debut will be made as soon as the neeessa
ry labor can beperformed, which will be in a We
ry few days; those wishing to subscribe vii
hand in their names.
TERMS-The Creole will be printed on
! large imperial sheet with new and beautiful
type, at Five Dollars per annum, inrGria5Iy i
adUance. All advertising and Job work CASH
NJ. ". PREWETT.
NJ. S. HANCOCK