The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-05-26
DAQUEBOT DE LIE NLLE-ORLEANH
EFT DE WASHINGTON q. stoan eli. 4
Rrosp,etus of "Gbs 0p.lousas xutriot.n

The UNDERSIGNED will commence the pub
LEGATION, in the town of Opelousas, on SATUR-;
DAY, March 3, of a Weekly Newspaper, IL
the French and English Languages, to be en-.
titled "THE OPELOUSAs PATRIOT"
devoted to the periodical dissemination Of all
intelligence Of q Local, Political, Statistical,
and Miscellaneous character, calculated To-
please and inform the various classes Of read
ers who may consult its columns. i1x 1
In Politics, the " Patriot " will be Indepeu.,
dent, but not Neutral. The Editors will freely
expose to the public inspection the tendepc,
OF Public Measures and the conduct of Public
Men. Renouncing such names as Whig"m
Democrat" whether implying censure Of
praise, they will watch closely the current q
events, with the view of commencing what 4
good and condemning what is bad. Measures
promotive OF the general welfare will be advol
Gated, irrespective of the sources whence they
emanate; while the official conduct of public
servants will be f~earlessly but respectfully e1.
posed to the general scrutiny, in such terms ~
circumstances may justify.
In the Miscellaneous department, the "Ps
trlot" will embrace such articles as may b..
deemed best suited to the tastes Of its readers
and these articles, whether original or selected,
will be concise, brief and practical. Under
this department will be included such items n
have a tendency to direct public inquiry TO-
the best means of promoting the Agricultural,
interests and the general business pursuits Of
our own Parish. RI
The Editors of the " Patriot" will use every
exertlon to impart peculiar interest to The
Local department. But little is known abroad
OF the vast but undeveloped country embraced
within the limits Of the old County Of Opee..
lousas. The statistics, population, topography
and general resources Of this region will, from
time to time, receive attention commensurate
win their Importance. The health, beauty
and fertility of the country offer many induce
mehts to immigration and no pains will be.
spared TO portray adequately these attractive
leatures-to invite population and enterprise
10 our SOL, In order to develop its resources aud
enhance its wealth.
Much care will be bestowed upon the Edito-
RAJ department, and writers of acknowledged
ability will occasionally contribute to its col.
ulnns. In its Typographical execution, the
.fatrlot Will challenge comparison with IL
most attractive contemporaries. @3
All articles of general interest, when briefly
written and accompanied by the names Of tn
writers, will be inserted; while communications
OF a personal character will invariably be ~
Jected: In advancing their opinions, the Edit
ors will do SO courteously, avoiding every e1-
preston calculated to wound the most delicatr
sensibility. -,
Inc Editors have embarked in their entee-d
prise with zeal and confidence, at the instance
Of many public-spirited friends. With a full
aetermlnation to succeed, they will spare mel.
therlndustry nor capital to win the public con-
fde @ns and to deserve general patronage.
Ihe Patriot" will be published at tie
moderate rate Of Two Do1LAas. AND Fnsri
TENTS . year, payable in advance--thuf
placing it within the reach of a numerous or.
Gle OF readers. ALBERT DEJEAN,
CYRus THonfsoN,
Ar. LkvtwoafeM
NPe'o4.sns, February, 1855. .<se