The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-07
PROSPECTUS

of Ne,p National aud Metropolitan Newspaper,
to be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
uoted TO the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and Indicisible
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
Il POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair OF nan-ar u,ihack-
neyed Politicia,--a Patriot aud Her0-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
Of his Country; that individual, the strong gsouled
and ironed nerved Conqueror OF Mexico" GEN.
WINFiELD ScoTT, of New Jersey. subject to the
popular sense and the usages Of the Great Demo-
cratic Whig Party, in National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedent and efficient at the proper period.
s'Ihe american Patriot" will advocate the reten-
tion of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF a refined and
exalted condition OF societyTcontending always
for government emanatiDg directly from, con-
trolled by and uniform in its application tas far
practicable) to- the entire people OF the Anerl-
can Confederation.
| 1t will ever cleave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF LIBERTY and the in
srment Of subimest moral and political gran
deiT, compatible with American destiny and the
ameioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knavcs throughout the
habitable globe.
II will unwavcringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars--regiously defend the Federal Constitu
ton, and support all Compromises, Compacts, and
Latcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
|
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
bou,dless continent shall be otrstiH The islands Of
The oceans shall become jewels glittcring on the
robe ofrepublican honesty aud Justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencics OF free institution,
shali be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues and people; 7y
The paper shall fearlcssly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrulc in "high places" believing
that where the " men in office" are found faithful
and incorruptble, the nation at large must neccs
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
| The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to office, and while it will
presume to set up dictum of its own in opposi-
ton TO the thunder-voced sentiment Of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indt-
pidual productions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
I" THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo-
pie.
In addition to Its political character, the Ameri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
cellany found in the best journals Of the country
| Its Literary, News, and other departments will be
strictly regarded, and every effort made TO render
the publication highly acceptable, not only to the
politician, but to all classes and conditions Of
| society.
| TEaMs The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, ON handsome-szed sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and its typography worthy of
the art preservativc OF all arts" and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per annum, payable
invariably in advance Clubs of twenty persons
may have The paper for one year by remitting IF
teen dollars and in thesame proportion for larger
| or smaller number OF subscribers.
A limited number of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms.
The paper will be commenced on or about the
twentieth day Of Jqne.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus insertion more, or favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
ciprocatcd when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
ho xlttl ypl m
as the cause of SCOTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
individuals friendly TO the cause will ohlige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May 10, 1851. June III