The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-30

OF a Neto National and Metropolitan Nelospapeys
10 be called The EAMERIOAN PATRiOT; de-
Uoted to the COnstitttion, the Compromises, fAs
Union, one. PTogrsssius and IndiDisibis.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
H. POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair OF neto ,ar-an unhack-
neysd PoIitician--a Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted TO the service
OF his Country; that individual, the strong soned
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
expedient and efficient at the proper period
sThe American Pafriot'' will advocate the reten-
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences of refined and
exalted condition of society-contending always
for n government emanatiDg directly from, con-
troled by. and uniform in its application (as far
IA practicabe) 20. the entire people OF the Aneri-
can Confederation.
Ii will ever cleave to the USioa zeaiousiy and
enthusiastically the SOUL OF LIBERTY and the an
stiment Of s,blest moral potcer and political gram
dsuv, compatible with American destiny aud the
anelioration OF the human fumiiy from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knayes throughout the
habitable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars -rehgiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Comlpacts, and
Laos, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years
IL will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
bondless continent shall be otsys-fN the islands of
the oceans shall become jewels glittering ON the
robe Of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencies OF free tnsfifutons
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tone CUES, 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 incorruptibe, the nation at large must mecca
sariIy remain virtuous. 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 dictum OF its own In opposi-
ton TO the thunder voiced sentiment OF an enligh-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
viduaI predictions, supporting only SUCH mEA.
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
"THE UNIox," and the enlightened progress and
pie. 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, Newe, and other departments will be
strictly regarded, and every effort made to render
the publication highly acceptable, not only to the
politician, but to ali classes and conditions of
society.
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New YoRK, May is, 1851. June ll