The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-08
PROSPECTUS

Of a Nelo National and Mefopolitan Newspaper,
10 be called THE AM MERICAN PATRIOT; de-
Uoted 20 he Constif,tion the Compromises, The
Union, one, Progressive and Indiosibie.
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 a man-Gn ,p,hack-
neyed Politiciaa--G Patriot and Hero--one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
OF his Country that Individual the strong -5ouled
and ironed. nerved 60 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
ether mode Of nomination which ehall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period
f'Ihe american Patriot' will advocate the retcn-
ton of the largest individual liberty compatible
with the conservative influences OF refined and
| exalted condition of society-contcnding always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application las far
practicabe) to, the entire people Of the AIheri
can Confederation.
1t will ever cleave to the UNION zeAlously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and The in
Srtinent of su6timest moral potcer and political gran
detu, compatible with American destiny and the
ameoration of the human family from the thral-
dom OF despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habtablc globe.
1t will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of the
| Stars regiously defend the Federal Constitu-
| ton, and support all Compromises, Compacts, and
La,os, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
| through ali the cycles of eternal years
|
American Democratic Whig principles, until the
boundless continent shall be oTs'-tH the islands of
the oceans shall become jewels glittering 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 fearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrulc in "high Places believing
that where the " men in office" are found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must ncces
sarily remain viruous, 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 in opposi
ton TO the thunder-voced sentiment of an light
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indt-
pid,al predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA.
| sUREs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its Judgment to secure the everlasting glory of
| 90 THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exatntion OF the American pco-
Pile.
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 to all classes and conditions OF
society.
TEnNs The american Patriot will be issued
weekly, on a handsome sized sheet, its paper shall
be of good quality, and lis typography worthy Of
the " art prescrvativc OF all arts, and be afforded
al the low price of one dollar per annum, payable
invariably in advance. Clubs of twenty persons
may have the paper for one year by remittng ff-
teen dollars, and in the same 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-
ciprocated when occasion shall serve.
Communications from leading politicians and
others throughout the country, on important ma
ha HlxrN Ngnlcn and ahpd
as the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted.
Indivic uals friendly to tho cause will ohige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers WILLIAMS & SWARrWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May IS, 1851. June ii