The republic., 1851-07-07
PROsPKCTUs


| OF a NetD National and Metropolitan Nsi1spdpT,
TO be called THE AMERICAN PAIRIOT; de-
Uotfd 10 the Constiiution, the Compromises, h'
| Union, one, PTogTssstUe and Indi0istdle
THE prominent feature Of this publication will be
4 Political.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidenti0l Chair OF mGn-Gn tnhGck-
| neyed PoliticiGn-a Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
OF his Country; that individual, the strong -souled
and iroDed- nerved Conqueror of Mexico" GEN.
WINFIELD SCOTT, 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.
''Ihe Arnerican PATRIOT 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 enanating directly from, con-
trollcd by, and uniform in its application (as far
as practicable) to. the entire people of the Ameri
can Confederation
1t will ever ceave to the UNIoN zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF Liberty and the in
strnent of subiimest moral pocer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knayes throughout the
habitable globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner Of the
Stars religiously defend the Federal Constitu
ton and support all Compromises. C0mpacts, and
LGtcs, by which it's integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
1t will encourage the progress and extension of
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
"boandLesS continent SHALL be otTs"-H the islands V
the oceans shall become Jewels gittering on the
robe Of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excelencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and msrule in "high places" believing
that where the "men in Office found faithful
and Incorruptible, the nation at large must neces-
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The -An9ricGn Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to Office and while il will
presume to set up dictun of its own in opposi
ton TO the thundervoiced sentiment of an enlight
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
vidlGl prediiections, supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
90 THE UNION 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-
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, on a handsome sized sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and its tstypography worthy Of
the " art preservatve OF all arts - and be afforded
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invariably IN ADVANCE. CluDs OF twenty persons
may have the paper for one year by remitting fif-
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smaller number of subscribers.
A limited number of advertisements inserted on
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The paper will be commenced on or about the
twentieth day of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
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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
tiona topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
individuals 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