The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-22
PROSPECTUS

| or a NeIo National and Msfropolitan Newspaper
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOTj de-
ooted 10 the Constitution, the Compronises, the
Union, one, Progressive and IndiUisibs.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
Il POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the eleva alton
to the Presidenal Chair Of urlhack-
| neyed Politicians Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted 10 the service
of his Country; thai individual, the stron 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
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period.
"Ihe american Patriot" will advocate the reten-
tion OF the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF n refined and
exalted condition of society--contending always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
as practicable) to, the entire people OF the Ameri-
can Confederation.
| Ii will ever ceave to the UNIos zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul LIBERTY and The an
srtimet Of sbimest moral potrer and political gran
detir, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameioraton of the human family from the thrai-
dom of despots, foos, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner Of the
Stars-Sreligiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
LG,cs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Wbig principles, until the
''boundess continent shall be ours'tiH the islands Of
the oceans shall become jewels giittcring 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 fearlessIy rcbuke and expose
corruption and misrue in "high piaces," 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 oil candidates to office, and while 1t VIII
presume to set up no dctum of its own in oppoal-
ton TO the thunder voiced sentiment OF an enght-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain it's indi-
uidual predictions, supporting only SUCH MA
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to the everlasting glory Of
'' THE UNIoN;" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exalation Of the American peo-
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Ameri-
Patriot will contain the usual variety OF mis-
ceiany 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 10 the
poIitician, but to all classes and conditions OF
society. s
TERMS: The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, on a handsome sized sheet its paper shall
be OF good quality, and it's typography worthy OF
the art preservatve 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 renting hf-
teen dollars and in the same proportion for larger
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 publishSks who will give this pros
pectus one insertion or more, favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknow lodged 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 ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
Indivic cuas friendly to the cause will ohIge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS g. SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May Is, 1851. June III