The republic., 1851-07-11
pRosPEcrus

OF Nstc National and METROPOLITAN Newspaper,
10 be called THE EAhRIdCAN PATRIOT de
rotfd 10 the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, ProgTessiue and IHdiUisible.
| 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 unhaek-
| neyed POlitciaH.-a Patriot and Hero-one " hose
whole life has been faithfully devoted TO the service
OF his Country that individual, the strong souled
and ironed- -nerved /" Conqueror OF Mexico" GEN.
WISrIELp scoTT, of New Jersey, subject TO the
popular sense and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Whg Party, i'll National Convention, or
other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period
'Ihe american PATRIOT will advocate the reten-
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences of refined and
exalted condition of society-conending always
for government emanating directly from, CON
trolled by and uniform in its application (as far
as practcable) TO, the entire people Of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
1t will ever cleave to the UEioS zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF Liberty and The
streTt Of subnest moral poscer and political gran
detr compatible with American destiny and the
aineioration OF the human family from the thral-
dom OF despots, fools, and knaycs throughout tha
habitable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of tho
-religiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Conpacfs, and
LdiUs, by which its integrity may be perpetualed
through all the cycles of eternal years.
1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
'sboundleSS continent shall beousfiN the islands Of
the shall become Jewels glittcring on the
robe OF republican honesty and justice and until
the grandeur and excellencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among ali
nations, and tongues, and people,
The paper shall iearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in ''high piaces." believing
that where the " men in Office are found faithful
and incorruptibe, 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 it will
presume TO set up dicftiln of its in opposi-
ton to the thunder voiced sentiment of an enight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its iHdi-
uiduGl predictions, supporting only
suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear beat calculated
IN its Judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
's THE UNioN.' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltaton of the American peo-
Pile.
In addition to its political character, the Anteri-
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, handsome sized sheet, its paper shall
be OF a good quality and it's typography worthy of
the art preservatiye 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 one year by remitting hf-
teen dollars, and in thesame proportion for larger
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-
ciprocated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important
tional topics, will be welcomed and published,
as the cause of ScorT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
individuals friendly to the cause will obige by
immediately forwarding ther subscriptions 20 the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
| New YoRK, May 49, 1851. June IL