The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-11

OF Neto National and Wetr0pOtitdn Newspaper,
10 be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOT; de-
vOtsd 20 the Consultation, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progressive and IndiUistbis
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the Presidential Chair Of a nslo man-a' tHh9ck
neyed Politicians Patriot and HJO-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual the strong souled
and ironed- nerved +" Conqueror of Mexico" GEN
WINFIELD ScorT, of New Jersey, subject 10 the
popular sense and the usages of the Great Demo-
cratic Wing Party, in National Convention, or
other mode Of nomination which shall be deemed
expedient and efficient at the proper period
sThe 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 government emanating directly from con-
trolled by, and uniform in its application (as far
practicable) to- the entire people of the Ameri-
can Confederation.
1t will ever ceave to the UNION zcAlously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIBERTY and the an
Strment Of subest moral potcer and political gran
detlr, compatible with American destiny and the
amelioration of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knaves throughout the
habitable globe
Stars-religiously defend the Federal Constitu
ton, and support all Compromises, Conpacts, and
LGtos, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years
1t will encourage the progress and extension of
American Democratic Wing principles, until the
"boundlsss continent shall be ourStH the islands Of
the oceans shall become jewels gliterng on the
robe of republican honesty and justice, and until
the grandeur and excelencies of free institutions
shall be proclaimed and acknowledged among all
nations, and tongues, and people.
The paper shall fearlessy rebuke and expose
corruption and misrue in "high places" believing
that where the men in office" are found faithful
and incorruptible, the nation at large must neces
sarily remain vrtuous, 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 own in opposi-
ton to the thunder voiced sentiment of an enlght
ened people, will nevertheless maintain it's indi-
uiduGl predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
sUREs and SUCH may appear best calculated
in its judgment to the everlasting glory of
-" THE UNION" and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation Of the American peo
pie.
In addition to its political character, the Aneri-
can Patriot will contain the usual variety of mis-
ceany found in the best journals of the country.
Its Literary. News, ard 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.
Terms: 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 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 renting ff-
teen dollars, and in thesame 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 more, or 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
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
as the cause of SCOTT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted
individuals friendly to the cause will oblige by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions TO the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street. New York.
New YoRK, May l5 1851. June IL