The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-21
PROSPECTUS

of a Ne,p National and DIetropolitan Newspaper,
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de
uoted TO the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and Indiuisibe.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
IL POLITICAL.
Its main object will be TO assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair of a ne,D man-an uniack-
neyed Politicians Patriot and Hsro-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country that individual, the strong -soued
and ironed- -nerved [" Conqueror of Mexico" GEN.
WINFIELD ScoTT, of New Jersey, subject to the
popular and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Whig Party, in National Convention,
ather mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period.
'sIhe american Pdtriot' will advocate the reten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF refined and
exalted condition of society-contendng always
for a 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.
1t will ever ceave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF LIBERTY and ule an
strnet of sbiimest moral pOtUer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
! amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by he Banner of the
Stars religiousy defend the Federal Constitu.
ton, and support all Compromises. ComPacts, aud
Laios 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
.sbo,lrldless shall be ours'fW the islands of
| the oceans shall become jewels glittering on the
| robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellences of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
| nations, and tongues, and people.
| The paper shall fearlessy rebuke and expose
corruption and misrue in .'high places" believing
that where the /" men in Office are found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must nece5
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 dictum of its own in oppoei-
ton 10 the thunder-voiced sentiment of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its fndi-
uidtiaL predictions, supporting only SUCH MBA-
i suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear beat calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
90 THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation of the American peo
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Aneri-
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
| 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 year by remtting IF
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 or 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
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 ohigc by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions 10 the
publishers WILLIAMS g. SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May l5, 1851. June ii