Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-03-14
PROMISES FOR THE NEW YEAR.


PROMISES FOR THE NEW YEAR.
THE STORY DEPARTMENT
viii contain a brilliant succession of the class Of
the serials which have given the Mercury the
lead in periodical literature. Several startling
novelties, the handiwork of the hest fiction wri-
tiers Of England and America, have already been
secured. and no pecuniary outlay will be spared
in employing leading talent. new serial, the
first of u brilliant array of story attractions for
1872, Mill be commenced Immediately Every
issue will also contain from six 10 ten original
completed stories and sketches by The most ta-
Tented writers that money can employ. The
Weekly Tatle-Talh' viii each week present from
two 10 four columns of original poetry, sketches,
and quaint conccits, making it a peculiar and
exclusive feature.
TIE AMUSEMENT DEPARTMENT
will each week mirror the entire amusement
world, enabling the Mercury TO remain, as here
io!ore. the recognized show-papcr Of America -
The movements Of dramatic, minstrel. circus
and variety companies stars lectures and eve
~ description Of shows or performers will be
given a week in advance Of the so-callcd amuse-
ment papers that CLEAN their news from the live
columns Of the Mercury. Enterprise, money, and
wide-awake correspondents will make this &C.
partment unrivalod.
THE SPORTING DEPARTMENT
Willie a vehicle for the freshest news relating TO
the sports Of the various seasons including base
ball, skating, the turf, rowing, yachting, bill
lizards, chess, cards, quoting, athletic games,
pedestrianism, curling, cricket, lacrosse, etc
The Mercury will not deteriorate as the organ Of
the patrons of legitimate sports and pastimes.
THE FlREMEN'S DEPARTNENIeo
will beNcarefully attended to. The Mercury is
now the only iremen's paper in America, and
viii continue to be supplied with the latest FIRE
news by regular correspondents in the various
cities. .....t
THE3LADIES' DEPARTMENT
wiW include frequent fashion articles from q
Paris correspondent, news relating 10 women,
etc, together with the Ladies' Promenade, y
in each issue. This feature will be sustained by
vivacious contributors, and will prove, rs here
tofore, exceedingly popular amosg the lady rea-
ders.
TEE NEWS AND MISCELLANEOUS DE-
PARTMENT
viii present special articles upon interesting top
les spicy reports, Illustrating the working Of the
enti6c items, funny paragraphs, household
hints, etc., etc.
Oar Only Terms Of Sa5seriptioa.
The New York Mercury, with its fifty six col
umns Of sterling, original matter, will continue
to be issued at Eight Cents y copy, and sold by
all newsfnen and periodicai-dealers in America.
To maii-subscnbers our terms Tor 1871 312 q.
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year; three copies, $40; Eve copies, SIS |; TEN
copies, $50. The party who sends us $50 for q
club OF ten copies will receive an additional copy,
free. Sig msphs, subscription received,
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| applicants. Address CAULDyELL l. WHIT.
NEY, Propriesors Of the New York Mercury
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