The native American., 1840-10-03
1.-THE SPIRIT OF l776."

DROSPECTUS.-Theu undersigned contemplates
j. publishing in this city, paper, to be called 1.-THE
SPIRIT OF l776,"to be devoted as its title purports
TO purely American interests, in all their diversified
ramifcations; embracing Agriculture, Manufac-
lures Commerce, the Medical Arts and every OBJ.
ject that tend to our happiness as people, and
our independence as nation; and arguing the en-
tire repeal or modification of our naturalization
laws, but with the srictest regard to the Consttu-
tional rights OF our adopted citizens.
AS paper, the Spirit of l776 will steer clear Of
both the great political parties of the day, and Will
pronounce an honest and unbiased opinion on men
and measures, irrespective OF party. IL VIII as
sumo the broad ground, that with country posses
sed of every variety of soil and cliRate-rich in
mineral weath--and people whose intelligence Is
not surpassed by any nation under the canopy Oh
Heaven, we possess within ourselves all the neces
sary elements of happiness and greatness, which
have only to be fostered and encouraged by wise
legislation. It will maintain that we are capable
of governing ourselves; and pronouncing upon mea-
sures Of national policy without foreign lnterier-
ence or dlctation, calling upon the oyerburfhen-
ed population of the old world to decide the desti-
ny of our infant and giant republic. II IS INTENDED
also to make it work which Will be acceptable 10
the drawing room and the artists studio, and hence
the lighter literature of the day, and the progress OF
the arts which refine and adorn life, will have
space in its columns, and nothing offensive TO the
most fastidious delicacy will find place in l..
Asa commencement it is intended to publish IT
d
payable half yearly in advance. lorto the carriers
as they may elect) but to publish it semi weekly,
and at last daily, as it becomes established. those
DESTROYS of becoming subscribers will please hand
in their names at the Office of the Sundy Morning
News, No. II Ann Street and make known how
many copies or subscribers they will engage Tor,
and the members of the native American party IN
this city may rest assured that the paper Will ap
pear as soon as sufficient number OF subscribers
are procured to warrant the commencement
The undersigned is happy to add that ne has pro,
cured the assistance of gentleman OF admitted
editorial tact and talent-of general information on
the subjects to which it will be devoted, and who
IS satisfied with himself to throw in his iabors tor
the present. and trust to Interior results for his re-
muneration-and he has only to add that he Is one
who will command the confidence of the American
party in this city.
As it is desirable that the paper should issue Mt
as early period as possible. the undersigned has
only to invite the assistance and cooperation OF all
who have the objects at heart to which 1t will be
devoted, and communications may be made person
ally or by letter, addressed to
E. BARNETT,
II Ann Street,
New York
D1-The Washington Native American, and the
New Orleans Native American, and papers general
ly, friendly disposed to the views to be advocated
bv TuE SpIprr OF 1776 will please give the above