The republic., 1851-07-16
PROSPECTUS

| OF a Nslp National and metropolitan Netrspaper,
| 10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
Uoted 10 he Constitution, The Compromises, the
Union, one, Pr0gressice and IndiUisibe.
TNHE prominent feature of this publication will be
| IL POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
| to the PresidentiaI Chair OF naan-an unhaek
| neyed Politician-a Patriot and Heyo--one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted 10 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 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-
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 It's application Gas far
as practicable) to- the entire people of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
II will ever cleave to the UNION zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul LIBERTY and the in
sTtment Of subiinest moral potcer and political gran
deir, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameioration of the human family from the thral-
dom OF despots fools, and knaves throughout the
habtabIe globe.
II will unwaveringly stand by the Banner of tho
religiousIy defend the Federal Constitu-
ton, and support ali Compromises. Compacts, and
Ldtcs, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
| through all the cycles of eternal years
II will encourage the progress and extension of
'.boundIess continent shall be ours-tih 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 fearessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high places" believing
that where the "men in Office are found faithful
and incorruptbe, the nation at large must neces-
sarily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The Amaican Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates to Office and while will
presume to set up no dicfum of its own in opposi-
ton to the thunder-voiced sentiment of an enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
uid'idl predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
in its judgment to the everlasting glory of
' THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltaton 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.
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.
weekly, on handsome sized sheet, it's 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 dollar per annum, pa yable
invariably in advance. Clubs Of twenty persona
may have the paper for one year by renting hf-
teen dollars and in thesame proportion for larger
smaller number of subscribers.
limited number of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms
The paper will be commenced on or about the
twentieth day of June.
Edtors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion 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, important ma
tonal topcs, 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 ohiigc by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS s. SWARTWOUT
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May is, 1851. June IL