The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-23
PROSPECTUS

| OF q Netp National and Metropolitan Netcsp0peT,
| TO be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
uoted 10 the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and IndivisibLe.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the PrestdentGI Chair OF neio man-Ga urisack-
neyed POlitician-a Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
OF his Country; that individual, the strong -souled
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
expedient and efficient at the proper period.
''Ihe Annerican Patriot" will advocate the reten-
tion Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF refined and
exalted condition of socety-contending always
| for government emanating directly from, con-
| troled by, and uniform in its application Gas far
as practicable) to- the entire people of the Ameri-
| can Confederation.
| II will ever cleave to the UsIos zeaiously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and the IN
strtiment Of sbtmest moral potrsr and political gran
| detT, compatible with American destiny and the
| amelioration of the human family from the thrai-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
| habitabe globe.
| 1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
| stars-regousy defend the Federal Constitu,,
ton, and support all Compromises. CompGcts, and
Latcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension of
'bondiess continent shall be oursfii the ISLANDS Of
the oceans shall become jewels glittcring on the
| robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencies OF free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
| nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and msrule in high places" believing
that where the "men in office" are found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must neces
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 voiced sentiment of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
uiduol predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
In its judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
1.-THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and cxaltation Of the American peo
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Amei-
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 renders
the publication highly acceptable, not only to the
politician, but to all classes and conditions OF
society.
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as the cause of ScorT and the Union may be sub
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1 publishers, WILLIAMS s. SWARTWOUT,
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New YoRK, May is, 1861. June ii