The republic., 1851-07-14
PROSPECTUS

or a Ne,o National and Astropolitan Ne,ospapr,
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
Doted 20 the Contribution, the Compromisss, he
Union, one, Progressive and Indicisible
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
IL POLITICAL.
It's main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Char of neic nan--an unhack-
neyed POlIticidfl--a Patriot and Her0-one whose.
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual, the strong .souled
and ironed neryed " Conqueror OF Mexico" GEN
WINFIELD ScoTT, Of New Jersey, subject to the
popular and the usa ges of the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
pedient and efticient at the proper period.
s'Ihe american Patriot will advocate the reten-
ton Of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF a refined and
exalted condition of society-contending always
for a government emanatiDg directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
as prncticable) to- he entire people of the Ameri-
can Confederation
II will ever cleave to the Uslos zealously and
enfhusas tically aa the Soul LlBgRTr as.d tLs
shment qf ssbiimesf porrer and political grnn
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration Of the human family from the tbrai-.
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe.
II will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars--regiousy defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacis, and
Laios, by which it's integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Whg principles, until the
.boundless continent shall be oursiiH the islands Of
the oceans shall become jewels glittcring on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excellencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people,
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and msrule in "hgh ptacrs," believing
that where the 90 men in Office found faithful
and incorruptible the nation at large must neccs-
sarily remain yirtuous, prosperous, and happy
The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
all candidates In office. and While IL Will
presume to set up no dictum of its own In opposi-
ton to the thunder voiced sentiment of enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its inds-
uidlal predictions supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment TO the everlasting glory OF
"THE UNIos," and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation of the American peo-
In addition to its political character, the Aneri-
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 to all classes and conditions Oh
society.
TERMS: The 1merican Patriot will be issued
weekly, handsome sized sheet, its 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. 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 erms.
The paper will be commenced on or about the
twentieth day of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus insertion more, or favorable notice,
will have the kindness duly acknowledges and re-
ciprocated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
tonal topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
as the cause OF ScorT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
Individuals friendly to the cause will ohlge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
publishers WILLIAMS g. SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May 5, 1851. June III