The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-20
PROSPECTUS

Of a Neto National and Metropolitan Newspaper,
| 10 be called THE 1fERICAN PATRIOT; de-
| poted to the Constitution, the Compromises, The
Union, one, Progressive and indipisibie.
TNHE prominent feature of this publication will be
| IL POLITICAL.
It's main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair OF neso nan-an unhack-
| neyed Politician-a Patriot and Hero-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.
| WINFIELD SCOTT, OF New Jersey, subject to the
popular and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
ether mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period.
s'Ihe Anerican Patriot" will advocate the reten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF q refined and
| exalted condition of society-contending always
for government emanating directly from, con
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
practicable) to, the entire people of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
| II will ever cleave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and The in
sru,aent of suJlimest moral pooer 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.
| II will unwaveringly stand byt he Banner of the
Stars religousy defend the Federal Constitu
ton, and support all Compromises, Compacts, and
Ldtos, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
| 1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Whig principles, until the
'boundIess continent shall be ours-tiH The islands Of
| the oceans shall become jewels glittering on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and exceencics of free Institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people
The paper shall fearlessly rebukc and expose
corruption and misrule in 'high places believing
that where the 's men in office" found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must neces
sarily remain virtuous prosperous, and happy
4 Dhc Ir9pr y;ofI will fair cnn he
claims of all candidates to Office and while it will
presume to set up no dictum OF its own in opposi
! ten 10 the hunder-voiced sentiment OF an enlight
cned people, will nevertheless maintain its indi
pidtai predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA
| sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear beat 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 Ameri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety OF mis-
celany found in the best journals of the country.
It's 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 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 renting ff-
teen dollars, and in thesane 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.
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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
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
individuals friendly to the cause will oblige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & &SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May Is, 1851 June ii