The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-14
PROSPECTUS

of Ne,D National aud Metropolitan Newspaper,
10 be called THE EAMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
Uoted 10 Die Constitution, the Compromises, The
Union, one, Progressive and IndiUisible.
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 'le,o man-an unhack-
neyed Politicians Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual, the strong -soued
and ironed- nervcd I" 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 american PATRIOT will advocate the retcn-
tion of The largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF refined and
| exalted condition Of society-contending always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
as practicabe) to, the entire people OF the Amer-
can Confederation.
| II win ever cleave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and The in
srurnent of Subiest moral p0toer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
ameoration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
| habtable globe.
| 1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
| Stars-reigiously defend the Federal Constiu.
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
| Laos, by which its integrity may be perpetuaed
through all the cycles Of eternal years.
| 1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
| American Democratic Whig principles, until the
'boundless continent shall be ouus-th the islands of
| The shall become jewels glttering on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencics OF free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall iearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high places" believing
that where the " men in office" are found faithful
and incorruphble, the nation at large must ncces
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to office, and while ii will
presume to set up no dictuD, of its own in opposi-
ton TO the thunder voiced sentiment of enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain lite indi-
ridual predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
! suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory oi
| =" THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation of the American pco
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 10 all classes and conditions of
society
TERMS: The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, on handsome sized sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and its typography worthy Of
the art preservative 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 ff-
teen dollars, and in thesame proportion for larger
or 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 or more, favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
cprocated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
served and promoted.
individuals friendly to the cause will ohlige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May 10, 1851. June ii