The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-13
PROSPECTUS

Of Nsio National and MstrOpoliiGn Newspaper,
TO be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de
voied TO the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and hdiUisidle
V,HE prominent feature Of this publication will be
a POLITICAL.
Its main object will be TO assist in the elevation
to the PyssideIltal Chair OF neto na'-Gn u1hack-
neged Politicians Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted TO the service
of his Country; that individual. the strong souled
and ironed- nerved " Conqueror of Mexico, GEN
WINFIELD SooTT, of New Jersey, subject TO the
popular sense and the usages OF the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, IN National Convention, or
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period
81 The american PATRIOT will advocate the reten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences oil rehned and
exalted condition of society-contending always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as lar
as practicable) to- the entire people OF the Ameri-
can Confederation
Ii will eyer ceave 10 the UNIoN zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF LIBERTY and me m
sRent of SubmeSt moral porer and political gram
detr compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knayes throughout the
habitablc globe.
Stars religiously defend the Federal Constitu,
ton, and support all Compromises, COnpacts, and
Laios, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles OF eternal years.
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
'boundesS continent shall be ours It'll he islands Of
The shall become Jewels gllttering ON the
robe OF republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excelencics OF free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall icaressly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule i'll "hgh places,' 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 Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims OF all candidates to Office, and while II Will
presume to set up no dictun of it's own i'll oppos-
ton to the thunder voiced sentiment of an enlight
cned people, will nevertheless maintain it's indi-
DidilaI predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment 10 secure tue everlasting glory OF
"THE UNIoN,'' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exalation OF the American peo-
pie.
In addition to its political character, the 4meri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
ccllany 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 a handsome sized sheet, It's paper shall
be of good quality, and its typography worthy OF
the cart preservativc of all ars, and be afforded
at the low price Of one dollar per annum, payable
invariably in advance. Clubs of twenty persons
lHa nave tne paper lot ono year ny fcuttluS M
teen dollars, and in thesame 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.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion more, favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
appreciated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tonal topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
as the cause of ScorT 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 &SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May 10, 1851. June IL