The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-26
PROSPECTUS

Of Nsto National and Metropolitan Newspaper,
10 be called THE AlIPRICAN PATRIOT; de-
pofsd 10 the Constitution, The Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and Indicisibie.
TINE prominent feature Of this publication will be
| a POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the PresideRtai Chair OF taanan urihack-
neyed Poiiticidn--G Patriot aud 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.
WISFIELD ScoTT of New Jersey, subject to the
popular sense and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Whg Party in National Convention, or
ether mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedisnt and efficient at the proper period.
s'Ihe american Patviot' will advocate the reten-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences of a refined and
exalted condition of socety-contending always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
praCticable) to, the entire people OF the Amerl-
can Confederation.
1t will ever cleave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and the in
slra,et of subnest moral potrer and political gran
deur compatible with American destiny and the
| amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe. .
II will unwaveringly stand byt he Banner of the
Stars -religiously defend the Federal Constitu-
| ton, and support all Compromises, Conpacts, and
LatUs, 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
botndLess continent shall be oiTsfW the islands Of
| the oceans shall become jewels glittering 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 fearlessy rebuke and expose
| corruption and misrue in "high places" believing
that where the 90 men in Office" are found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must neces
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to office, and while it will
presume to set up no dictum of its own in opposi-
ton 10 the thunder voiced sentiment OF an enlight
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
uidual predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to the everlasting glory OF
THE UNIoN,' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation of the American peo-
ple
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, hut to all classes and conditions OF
Tsams. The american Patriot win be issued
weekly on q handsome sized sheet, it's paper shall
be of good quality, and its typography worthy OF
The art prcservative 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 fif
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 about the
twentieth day Of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion more, a 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.
individuals friendly to the cause will ohlige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
ST Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK. May l5, 1851. June ii