The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-31
PROSPECTUS

| OF a N,to National and Mefropolifan Newspaper,
| TO be called THE AHERIC-4N PATRIOT; de-
| uotsd IL the Consfitution, de ComPyomtsfs, fAs
| Union, one, Progressive and lsd'visidle
TINE prominent feature of this publication viii be
| Il PoLIT,cAL.
Its main object will be TO assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair of a Dsanan u,lhaek-
| neysd Politician--a Patriot aud Hvo-one bose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual, the stron g-souled
and roned- nerved +" Conqueror VI Mexico.' CEN.
WisrIELD SCOTT, Of New Jersey. subject to the
popular sense and the usages of the Great Demo
cratlc Whig Party, in National Convention, or
other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedisnt 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 refined and
exalted condition of socety--contendipg always
for government emanating directly from, con-
trolled by, and uniform in its applications (as lar
practicable) to. the entire people Of the Anerl
can Confederation.
1t will ever cleaye to the USIou zealously and
enthusiastically the Soul OF LIBERTY and f't in-
s1aent Of sutnsst moral oscer and political gran
! deur, compatible with American destiny and the
| ameoration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
hababIe globe.
| 1t will unwavcringly stand by the Banner of the
Stars-religiously defend the Federal Constitu-.
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
| Latos by which its integrity may be perpctuated
through all the cycles Of eternal years.
1t will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Wing principles until the
"boundless continent shall be 0urstH the isldnds 0
the oceans shall become jewels glttcriug on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and exoellences Of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and msruie In 'shigh places, believing
that where the " men in Office" found faithful
and incorruptibe, the nation at large must neces-
snrily remain yirtuous, prosperous, and happy
The AmericGn Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims OF all candidates to office. and while 1t will
presume to set up dictusH of its own In opposl-
ton to the thunderv voiced sentiment Of an enhght-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
vidudl predictions, supporting only SUCH MA.
suREs and SUCH MEN as may appear beat calculated
in its judgment to secure the everlasting glory o.
" THE USIoN,' aud the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exataion Of the American peo-
pie. " bss&t az s st..l
In addition to its political character, the Amevi-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety OF mis-
celany found in the beet journals of the country.
It's Literary. News, and other departments will bc
strictly regarded, and every effort made to render
the publication highly acceptable, not only 70 the
politician, but to all classes and conditions OF
society.
TEams: The American Patriot will be issued
weekly, on handsome- sized sheet, its paper shall
be Of good quality, and its typography worthy Of
the art prescrvatiye Of all arts and be afforded
at the low price OF one dollar per annum, payaoie
invariably in advance. Clubs Of twenty persons
may have the paper for one year BY remitting nj
teen dollars, and in thesame proportion for larger
or smaller number Of subscribers.
A limited number of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms rs
The paper will be commenced on or about the
twentieth day OF June. rsela si
Editors and publishers who will give this pros
pectus one insertion or more, or favorable notice.
will have the kindness duly acknowledged and re-
ciprocated when occasion shaIl serve.
Communications from leading politicians ana
others throughout tho country, on important ma
tiona topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
the cause of ScoTT and the Union may be SUB
served and promoted. !. isi .. ..s n ,s.s
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS 4 SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York
New YoRK, May is, 1851. June II