The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-19
PROSPECTUS

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10 Js called TIE AMERICAN P-ATRIOT'j de-
Uoted 10 the Constitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and Ind'riatbte
THE prominent feature Of this publication will be
IL PoLITIcAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
neyed Politicians Patriot and Hro-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
WISFIELD 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
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period.
''Ihe -AnlGiean PATRIOT will advocate the reten-
ton OF the lArgcst individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF a refined and
exalted condition of society-contcnding always
for a government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by and uniform in It's application Gas far
practicabic) TO, the entire people OF tho Aeri-
can Confederation.
II will ever cleave to the UHIor zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul LIBERTY and ths in
str,insn Of submest moral poioer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameloraton of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
hebitable globe.
1t will unwaveringiy stand by the Banner of the
Stars-relig igiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises, Compacts, and
La,ps, by which it's integrity may be perpetuated
| through all the cycles ofeternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension of
'Jotsndiess continent shall be oirstiH the islands of
the oceans shall become jewels giittering on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and nisrule in high places" believing
that where the Z" men in office are found faithful
and incorruptibc, the nation at large must neces-
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The Amaicon Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims Of all candidates to office and while it will
presume to set up no dicfum Of its own in opposi-
ton 70 the thunder voiced sentiment of an enlght-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain it's indi-
ridlal predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
in it's judgment to the everlasting glory of
"THK UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltaiion Of the American peo-
Pile.
In addition to its political character, the Ameri-
Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
cellapy found in the best journals of the country
lts 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.
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be of good quality, and its typography worthy of
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or smaller number of subscribers.
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twentieth day of June.
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will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
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Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tiona topics, will be duly Newfoundland published,
as tho cause of ScorT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
ndiviouals friendly to the cause will ohlge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
publishers, WILLIAMS & &SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May Is, 1851. June ii