The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-06-30
PROSPECTUS

OF a Netc National aud Dfstropolitan Ne,pspaper.
to be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
rofed TO The Constitution, The Compromises, the
Uason, one, Pr0gressiUe and IndirisibIe.
T,HE prominent featnrc of this publication will be
| i Political.
| Its main object will be 10 assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair Of nesc man-an unhack-
neyed Politician-a Patriot and HUo-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.
| WIsyIELD ScorT, OF New Jersey. subject to the
popular and the usages Of the Great Demo-
| other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period.
| "IRe American Patriot" will advocate the reten-
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences Of refined and
exalted condition Of society--contending always
for a government emanating directly from, con-
troled by, and uniform in its application Gas far
practicable) to. the entire people Of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
| II will ever cleave to the UsIon zeAlously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERry and the
deir, compatible with American destiny and the
ameliorntion of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe.
religiously defend the Federal Consttu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
Latcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
II will encourage the progress and extension Of
American Democratic Wing principles. until the
'boundsss continent shall be osfih the islands qf
the oceans shall become jewels glittcring the
robe of republican honesty and Justice, and until
the grandeur and excelIencies Of free insiiutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high placss. believing
that where the "men in Office are found faithful
and iAcorruptible, the nation at large must
sarIiy remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The 4merican Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims Of all candidates to office, and while il will
presume to set up dictum of its own in opposi.
ton to the thunder voiced sentiment Of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
suaEs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
In its judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
:. THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo-
pie.
In addition to its political character, the .1meri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
celany 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 Ameyican Patriot will be Issued
weekly, on handsome sized sheet. it's paper shall
be Of good quality, and its typography worthy Of
the art preservatve OF all arts, and be afforded
at the low price of one dollar per annum, payable
invariably In advance. Cubs Of twenty persons
may have the paper for one year by remitting ff-
teen dollars, and in the same proportion for larger
or smaller number of subscribers.
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
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will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
ciprocatcd when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
dttlv ,od~
as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted
individuals friendly to the cause will ohige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YonK, May Is, 1861. June IL