The republic., 1851-07-10
PROSPECTUS

| OF a Nsto National and Metropolitan Nelcspapey,
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de
Uoied 10 the Constitution, the Compromises, fhe
Union, one, Progressire and Indi1isibie
| TrliE prominent feature of this publication will be
IL POLITICAL
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
| to the PresidsntiaI Char OF u,hack-
neytd Poliiician--G Patriot and Hsro-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted 10 the service
OF his Country that individual, the strong souled
| and ironed- nerved T" Conqueror of Mexico" GEN.
WISFIELp ScoTT, OF New Jersey, subject 20 the
popular sensc and the usages OF the Great Demo
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period.
fIhe Anlerican PATRIOT will advocate the reten-
tion Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences of refined and
exalted condition of society conendiDg always
for government emanating directly from, CON
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as lar
as Practicable) to- the entire people of the Aneri-
can Confederation.
1t will ever cleave TO the UNIoS zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul or LIBERTY and the in-
srrnnent Qf s,bnest moral potrer aud political gran
dem, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameoration Of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knayes throughout the
habiable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars--religiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises, compaets. and
Laius, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
| through all the cycles of eternal years.
1t will encourage the progress and extension of
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
''boundess continent shall be o,rsfiH the islands q
the shall become Jewels glittering on the
robe of republican honesty and justice and until
| the grandeur and exceencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fcarlessly rcbuko and expose
corruption and Inisrue in "high places, believing
that where the "men in oiIice are found. faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must mecca
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 dicfun of its own in opposi-
ton to the thundervoiced sentiment OF an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain ts iads-
oid'adl predictions, supporting only SUCH mEA-
sunEs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
" THE UNIoN,'' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo
Pile. @3
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.
Terms The An,erican Patriot will be issued
weekly, on handsome sized sheet its paper shall
be OF good quality, and its Typography worthy OF
the "art preservatve Of all arts, and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per apnum, payable
invariably in advance. Clubs of twenty persons
may have the paper for one year by rcmitting nj
teen dollars and in Thea proportion Tor larger
or smaller number of subscribers.
A limited number Of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms.
The paper will be commenced about the
twentieth day of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus insertion more, or n favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
ciprocated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
the cause of ScoTr and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
individuals friendly 10 the cause viii ohiige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May Is, 1851. June II