The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-06-09
prospectus of "Gbs 0pslousas aatr.ut."

LIE UNDERSIGNED will commence the pub
LEGATION, in the town of Opelousas, on SATUR-
DAY, March 3, of a Weekly Newspaper, in
the French and English Languages, to be en-.
titled "THE OPELOUSAS PATRIOT,p
devoted to the periodical dissemination of all
intelligence Of a Local, Political, Statistical
and Miscellaneous character, calculated to
please and inform the various classes of read.
ers who may consult its columns.
In Politics, the " Patriot will be Indepen-
dent, but not Neutral. The Editors will freely
expose to the public inspection the tendency
OF Public Measures and the conduct Of Public
Men. Renouncing such names MS " Wing" o,
Democrat" whether implying censure Or
praise, they will watch closely the current Of
events, with the view of commencing what il
good and condemning what is bad. Measures
promotive Of the general welfare will be advo-
Gated, irrespective of the sources whence they
emanate; while the official conduct of public
servants will be fearlessly but respectfully e1.
posed to the general scrutiny, in such terms n
circumstances may justify. Jf
In the Miscellaneous department, the "Ps-
triot' will embrace such articles as NAV be
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 a.
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. ........ 49, qt
The Editors of the " Patriot" will use every
eAert,on to impart peculiar interest to the
Local department. But little is known abroad
OF the vast but mdeveloped country embraced
within the limits Of the old County Of Ope.
lousas. The statistics, population topography
and general resources Of this region will, from
tlme to time, receive attention commensurate
with their Importance. The health, beauty
and fertility OF the country offer many induce
ments to immigration and no pains will be
spared to portray adequately these attractive
ieatures-to invite population and enterprise
TO our SOL, in order to develop its resources and
enhance its wealth. e4E
Much care will be bestowed upon the Edito-
RAJ department, and writers of acknowledged
ability will occasionally contribute to its col.
umns' In its Typographical execution, tbs
" Fatrlot Will challenge comparison with it,
most attractive contemporaries. 2i4
All articles Of general interest, when briefly
written and accompanied by the names of ths
writers, will be inserted; while communications
a personal character will invariably be 10.
)ected: IN advancing their opinions, the Edit
ofs VIII 90 so courteously, avoiding every ex.
preston calculated to wound the most delicate
sensibility. n
The. Editors have embarked in their enter.
prise with zeal and confidence, at the instance
many pu~blic-spirited friends. With a full
determination to succeed, they will spare nei-
Iher1ndustry nor capital to win the public con-
and to deserve general patronage.
Inc Patriot" will be published at thu
rate of Two DOLLARS AND F1F1r
a year, payable in advance-thus
it within the reach Of a numerous cir.
'e VI readers. ALBERT DEJEAN,
CYRUS THOMPSON. r.
ALT. LIVINGSTON.
oFsseases. February, 1855.