The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-04
PRosPEcrus

| Of HstD National and Mstropolitan Newspaper,
TO be called THE AMERICAN P-ATRIOI'j ds-
U0tsd 10 the C0nslilntion, the Compromises, NE
| Union, one, Pr0grsssice and lndictai6le
| THE prominent feature Of this publication will be
! ~ Political.
Its main object will be to assfSt IN the elevation
10 the PresdentiaI Chair of a netp tsahack
| neved Pohtcian--a Patriot and Hero--one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted TO the service
of his Country; that individual, the strong souied
| and iroued- nerved " Conqueror Of Mexico" GEN
WIEFIELD ScoTT, of New Jersey, subject to the
popular sense and the usages Of the Great Demo
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
| expedient and efficient at the proper period.
"1he diRerican Patriot" will advocate the reten-
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF a refined and
exalted condition of society-contending always
| for government emanating directly FROM con-
/ troed by, and uniform IN It's application Gas far
practicable) to- the entire people of the AraerI-
| can Confederation
| 1t will ever cleave to the UNIoS zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul or LIBERTY aud the IN
stsnt Of subiisst moral po,ee and political gran
| der, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameoration of the human family from The thrai-
| dom of despots fools, and knaves throughout the
habtabie globe.
| 1t will unwaveringIy stand by the Banner of the
Stars--reIigiously defend the Federal Constitu-
| ton, and support all Compromises. Compdcts and
| Latcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles Of eternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Whig principles, until the
'boundless continent shall be 6tusfH the Islands Of
the oceans shall become jewels glittering On the
robe of republican honesty and Justice, and unUA
the grandeur and exeellencies of free insttutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in high paces," believing
that where the " men in office" are found faithful
and incorruptble, the nation at large must neces-
sarily remain virsuous, prosperous, and happy.
The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to office, and while u w,N
presume to set up no dictum of its own in oPposi-
ton TO the thunder voiced sentiment of an enlgbs-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indt-
pdual predictions, supporting only sUcH MEA-
| suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
| g THE NioH, !" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation OF the American peo-
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Aner5
can Patriot wl'contain THE usual variety OF mis-
celIany found in the beat Journals OF the country
It's Literary, News, and other departments will be
strictly regarded and every effort made 10 render
the publication highly acceptable not only 70 the
politician, but to all classes and conditions OF
society.
TERMS The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, on handsome. sized sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and its typography worthy OF
the preservative 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 remitiing nj
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or smaller number of subscribers.
| A limited number Of advertisements inserted on
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| The paper will be commenced or about the
| twentieth day of june.
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pectus one insertion more, favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
| ciprocated when occasion shall serve.
| Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout tho. country, on important ns-
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
| as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
| served and promoted.
/ individuals friendly to the cause will ohHge by
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| publishers, WILLIAMS s. SYARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York
| NEW YoRK, May Is, 1851. June IL