The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-24
PROSPECTUS

OF Nelu National and MelropoIitan Ns,Uspapers
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT de-
uottd to the Consfituiion, the Compromises, the
Union, one ProgressiUs and Iadsgisibls.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
n POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the PresidentiaI Chair OF a tnhGck-
neyed Poliiician-G Patriot and Hevo-oDe whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted the service
of his Country; that individual the strong -souled
and ironed- nerved Conqueror of Mexico,' GEN.
WINFIKLp ScoTr, of New Jersey. subject TO the
popular sense and the usages of the Great Demo-
cr2tic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period.
'Ihe american Pdfyiot'' will advocate the reten-
tion of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the Conservative influences of refined and
exalted condition of society--contending always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in IT'S application (as far
as practicable) TO, the entire people of the Ameri
can Confederation
Ii will ever cleave 10 the UNION zeAlously and
enthusiastically as the Soul LIBERTy and hae in
stTunent Of sbiiest moral potrer and political gran
derv, compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools and knnves throughout the
habtable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
religiousy defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. ComPacts, and
Latcs, 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
The oceans shall become jewels glittcring on the
robe OF republican honesty and justice, aud until
the grandeur and excelcnces of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tong cues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrue in "high places" believing
that where the "men in office" are found faithful
and incorruphbe, the nation at large must neces-
sariiy remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
fka D-x.- F.r~ he
claims of all candidates TO office, and while will
presume to set up dict,tm of its own in opposi-
ton to the thundervoiced sentiment Of an enhght-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
uidiaI predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear beat calculated
in its judgment to the everlasting glory of
:" THE UsIoN,' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Ameri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
celany found in the beet 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, hut 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 art preservative Of all arts and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per annum, payable
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
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. t-
Editors and publishers who will give this pIos-
peotus one insertion or more or 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, win be duly welcomed and published,
as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted. 81
individuals friendly to the cause will obHge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
publishers, WILLIAMS1& &SWARTWOUT, So.
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May is, 1851. june III