The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-28
PROSPECTUS

Of a Nsto National and BIetropolitan Newspaper
TO be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
gottd TO The Consfitlltion, ihe Compromise, the
Union, one, PTogTessius and IndiUlsl0is
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
IL POLITICAL.
It's main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair of Hars-on urhack-
neged Polilician---d Patriot and HerO-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted 10 the service
Of his Country; that individual the strong souled
and ironed- nerved "Conqueror of Mexico" CEN.
WIEFIELp ScoTT, OF New Jersey, subject 70 the
popular 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.
''Ihe american 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 a government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
practicable) to- the entire people of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
II will ever cleave to the UsIon zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and The in
srrnent g sbiimest moral potrer and political gran
d<ar, compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe.
IL will unwaveringly stand by the Banner Of the
Stars reIigiousy defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises, Compacts, and
Latos, by which it's 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 oursfiH the islands Of
he oceans shall become jewels giittcring on the
robe OF republican honesty and justice and until
the grandeur and excelencies of free iBsfitutons
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessy rebuke and expose
corruption and nisrue in "high ptacss." believing
that where the g men in Office found faithful
and incorruptiblc the nation at large must neces-
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy
NkA A. D.k- fnfr rtx he
claims of all candidates to office. and while it will
presume to set up dicfum OF its own in opposi-
ton to the thunder-voced sentiment of an enlight-
ened people. will nevertheless maintain ita indi-
vidiaI predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
=" THK UNIoN," and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo-
pie. @
In addition to its political character, the dmeri-
Patriot will contain the usual variety OF mis-
cellany found in the best journals of the country
Its Literary, News, and other departments Will Do
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
TEasts 4 The Auerican Patriot will be issued
weekly, handsome sized sheet, its paper shall
be ofa good quality, and it's typography worthy OF
the art preservave 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 refnitting hf-
teen dollars, and in the same proportion for larger
or smaller number of subscribers.
limited number of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms.
The, paper will be commenced on or, about the
twentieth day Of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion more, or favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
when occasion shall serve. siI&
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tonal topics, will be duly welcomed andpublished,
as the cause of ScorT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
~ 81 Nassau Street, New York.
NEW YoRf1, May is, 1851. June II