The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-03
PROSPECTUS

| OF Neto National aud Metropolitan NstcspGpsr,
| 10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
Uofed t0 the COnstitution the Compromise, the
Union, one, PROGRESSIVE and IndioisibLs.
VNHE prominent feature of this publication will be
| IL PotlricAL.
Its main object will be 10 assist in the elevation
to the PresidentaI Chair OF plana, tylhGck-
Heyed Politicians Patriot and Her0-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted the service
of his Country; that individual, the stron -souled
and ironed- -neryed " 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,
other mode of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period.
''Ihe american Patriot" will advocate the reten-
tion of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences of refined and
exalted condition of society-contendng always
for government emanating directly from, con-
troled by, and uniform in It's application Gas far
as practicable) to, the entire people OF the Amer-
can Confederation.
| 1t will ever cleave to the UNIoa zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF LIBERTY and lie in
sumet of subliHest moral poicer and political gram
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameoraton of the human family from the thral-
dom OF despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habiable globe.
1t will nnwaveringIy stand by the Banner of The
Stars-religiously defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support all Compromises, Compacls, and
LatUs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
1t VIII encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Whig principles, until the
''bou,ldiess continent shall be otpsf the islands of
the shall become Jewels glitcring 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 fearessly rcbuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high pdces," believing
that where the "men in Office found faithful
and lncorruptible, 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 dictuni of its own in opposi-
ton the thunder voiced sentiment of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its sndi-
vidu1I predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
suaEs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in it's Judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
" THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation OF the American peo-
Pile.
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
ceany 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.
TEHMs: The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, a handsome -szed sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and it's 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 persona
may have the paper for year by renting ff-
teen dollars, and in thesam proportion for larger
or smaller number of subscribers.
A limited number Of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms. ~.
The paper will be commenced ON ofkabout tho
twentieth day of June.
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
poctus insertion more, a 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
tiona topics, will be duly welcomed and published
| as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be SUBJ
served and promoted.
individuals friendly to the cause will oblge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & &SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York
New YoRK, May l5 1851. June ii