The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-29
PROSPECTUS

OF a Netp National and Metropolitan Newspaper,
10 be called THE AMERICAN PAIRIOT'j de-
uoted to the Constitution, ne Compromises, ths
Union, one, Progressive and Indiuisibfe
vJyHE prominent feature of this publication will be
n POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Iresidentiai Chair of netD na'i-an u'haek-
neyed PoliticiGn-a Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual, the stron .souied
and ironed- nerved 'Conqueror OF Mexico, Gen
WINFIELp Scorr, of New Jersey, suhJect TO tho
popular sense and the usages OF the Great Demo-
cratic Whig Party, in National Convention, or
ether mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedent and efficient at the proper period.
s.Ihs american Patriot" will advocate the reten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF j rehned ana
exalted condition of society--conending always
for government emanating directly from, con
trolled by and uniform in its application (as iar
practcable) to- the entire people OF the AInerl-
can Confederation.
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and The an
strlment of sbliest moral porer and poficas gran
derr. compatible with American destiny ana tbe
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe ,.e -
1t will unwaverngly stand byt he Banner of the
Stars-religiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Conpaots, and
La,os, by which its integrity may be perPetuated
| through all the cycles of eternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension oil
| American Democratic Whig principles, until the
sbondless shall be ors''-i ae islands Of
the oceans shall become jewels glittering ON the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencles OF Jree inshfut'ons
| shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among ali
nations, and tongues, and people;
The paper shall fearlessly rcbuke and expose
corruption and misrule in high pldceS believing
that where the men in otice' are found faithful
and incorruptibe, the nation at large must neces
sary remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The Ameican Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to office, and while il will
presume to set up no dicfun OF It's own In oppost-
tion TO the thunder voiced sentiment OF an enllght
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indS-
vidlal predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA.
suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory OF
% THE USIoN,'' and the enlightened progress and
hi CHEST purity and cxaltatIon othc American peo-
In addition 10 it's political character the lmeyi-
cs-, Patriot will contain the .se'i 'ssivty OF rI1is
cellanv found in the best journals of the coantry
Its Literary News, and other departments wil pa
strictly regarded, and every effort made TO renoer
the publication highly acceptaDle, hos ohly 70 'o
politician, hut to all ciasses anu 0oH"A''oiN' va
| society. ;,, ~ ;.,oa
weekly, on handsome sized sheet, It's paper snalI
be of a good quality, and Its typography worthy o'
the art preservative of all arts, and be afforded
az the low price of one dollar per annuu, payable
| Invariably in advance Clubs OF twenty persons
NAV have the paper for one year by remithnS nj
teen dollars and in thesame proportion for iargs<
o. smaller number OF subscribers
limited number Of adyertlSementsinscrted on
the usual terms.
The paper will be coinmehCeu on OF auou@ "e
twentieth day of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion 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 will be duly welcomed and published,
| as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
| served and promoted. -
Individual friendly to the cause Will ohiige by
| nublisbers WILLIAMS & SWARPWOUT,
| r 81 Nassau Street, New York.
| New YonK, May 10, lS5l June IL