The republic., 1851-07-15
PRosPEcrus

OF q Nsio National and Melroaolifan Nevspopus
10 BE- called THE iuERICAN PATRIOT de-
poted to the Constitution, hs Conwomsses, fhf
Union, one. Progressive and indipisibls
THE prominent feature of this publication viii be
Il PoLirlcAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
| to the Presidential Chair OF neto aan-an unhaek-
neyed Pohician-d Patriot and Hsro--one " hose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual. the strong souled
and ironed nerved " "Conqueror Of Mexico" Gen.
WISFIELD ScoTT, Of New Jersey, subject 10 the
popular sense and the usages Of the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shail be deemed
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period
''Ine AsneYicdn Patriot will advocate tbereten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative Influences ot 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) 20, the entire people OF the Aneri-
can Confederation.
IL will ever ceave to the Usioa zeAlously and
enthusiastically the Soul or LIBERTY und The an
stunsnt e su6iimest moral pocer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameoraton Of the human family from The thral-
dom of deepots, fuois, and knaves throughout the
| habtable globe.
| 1t will unwaveriDgly stand by the Banner of the
Stars religiousy defend the Federal Constu,
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, aud
LGtos 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
'bou,idIess continent shall be otrs"H the islands QT
the shall become Jewels gittcFlng on the
robe Of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and cxcelences OF free tnstiivt'ons
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessy rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "igh pIaefs," 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 Pat lot will fairly canvass the
claims of ali candidates to office, and while it will
presume TO set up no dicfum of ts own in opposi-
ton TO the thunder-voiced sentiment OF an enEgat-
ened people, will nevertheless maiptain Its inds-
viduai predictions, supporting only aucH mEA-
sUREs and SUCH MEN may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
.' THR UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo-
pie.
In addition to its political character the -Arneri
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 american Patriot will be issued
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be of good quality, and its typography worthy OF
the art preservative Of all arts, and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per annun, payable
invariably in advance. Clubs of twenty persons
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or smaller number of subscribers
A 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, 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
tiona topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
| a. the cause of Scorr and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
Indviouals friendly to the cause will ohhge by
| Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
| publishers, WILLIAMS & SyVARrWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
! New YoRK May Is, 1851. june ii