The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-10
PROSPECTUS


Of Ns'o National and 1fetropolitan Newspaper,
90 be called THE AMERICAN Pa -ATRIOT; de-
vofed to The Constitution, the Compromises, The
Union, one, Progressive and hdiuisibie.
VNIiE prominent feature Of this publication will
n POLITICAL,
It's main object will be TO assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair Of neir man-an ttrhack
neged Politician-a Patriot and Hero--one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted TO the service
of his Country; That individual, the strong -5oulcd
and ironed nerved Conqueror Of Mexico" GBS,
WINFIELp ScorT, of New Jersey, subject to the
popular and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
cxpedent and efficient at the proper period.
9'1he american PATRIOT will advocate the reten
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF refined and
exalted condition of society-contendn always
for a government emanating directly from,
trollcd 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 as the Soul OF Liberty and the in
stnent Of subiest moral potcer and political gran
deiu, compatible with American destiny and the
iameoration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots fools, and knaves throughout the
habtable globe.
| II will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars -regiously defend the Federal Constitu'
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
Latcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuatcd
through all the cycles of eternal years.
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American Democratic Whig principles, until the
bo,dIesS continent shall be 0trstiH The islands Of
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 fearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high places" believing
! that where the % men in Office" found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must neces
sary remain virtuons, prosperous, and happy.
The American Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims Of all candidates to office, and while 1t will
presume to set up no dicttm of its own in opposi-
ton 10 the thunder voiced sentiment of an enght-
enod people, will nevertheless maintain its midi
riduai predictions, supporting only SUCH mEA,
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to the everlasting glory oi
90 THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation OF the American pco-
! pie.
In addition to its political character, the dmeri-
| 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
| TnRMs: The Americon Patriot will be issued
weekly, on a handsome sized sheet its paper shall
be OF a good quality, and its Typography worthy OF
| the cart preservatve Of all arts, and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per nnnum, payable
| invariably in advance. Clubs OF twenty persons
may have the paper for one year by remittiag tii-
teen dollars, and in thesamc 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
pectrs 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
| in wi he wclcOmeu published.
as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
! individuals friendly to the cause will ohlige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers WILLIAMS s. SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May Is, 1881. June II