The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-29
PROSPECTUS

or Ns,o National and Mstropoliian Newspaper,
TO be called THE AMERICAN PATRIOTj de-
uottd 10 the Consfitution, the Compromises, the
Union, one, Progrsssipe and IndirisitIe.
THE prominent feature of this publication will be
POLITICAL.
Its main object will be to assist in the elevation
to the PresidentiaI Chair Of man-an uniack-
neyed Poliiician-a Patriot and Hero-one whose
whole life has been faithfully devoted to the service
of his Country; that individual, the strong -souled
| and ironed- nerved I" Conqueror OF Mexico" GEN.
WINFIELD ScoTT, Of New Jersey. suhjcct to 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.
s.Ihe american PATRIOT will advocate the reten-
tion 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 its application (as far
practicable) TO, the entire people of the Ameri
can Confederation.
IL wiii ever cleave to the UNIos zealously and
enthusiastically as the Soul OF LIDERTy and the in
ssnienf Of moral otrer and political gran
deur, compatible with American destiny and the
| amelioraton Of the human family from the thral-
dom of despots, fools, and knayes throughout the
habitable globe.
II will unwaveringly stand by the Banner OF the
Stars -religiousy defend the Federal Constitu
ton, and support all Compromises. Compacts, and
Latos, by which its integrity may be perpetuated
through all the cycles of eternal years.
Ii will encourage the progress and extension OF
American Democratic Whig principles, until the
"boundless continent shall be oursiiH the islands Of
the OCEANS shall become jewels glittcrug 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 fearlessly rebuke and expose
corruption and misrule in "high places" believing
that where the " men in Office are found faithful
and incorruptibe, the nation at large must neces-
snrily remain virtuous, prosperous, and happy.
The american Patriot will fairly canvass the
claims of all candidates TO office and while il will
presume to set up no dicfum of its own in opposi-
tion to the thunder voiced sentiment of enlight-
ened people, will nevertheless maintain its indi-
uidudi predictions, supporting only SUCH MEA-
suaEs and SUCH MEN as may appear best calculated
in its judgment to the everlasting glory OF
"THg UNIos,' and the enlightened progress and
highest purity and exaltation 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.
TERMs: The Anncrican Patriot will be issued
weekly, on a handsome.szed shast. its paper shall
be be Of good quality and ~ rs typography z worthy Of
at the low price of one dollar per annum, payable
invariably in advance. Clubs Of twenty persona
may have the paper for one year by remitting hf-
teen dollars and in the same proportion for larger
smaller number of subscribers.
limited number of advertisements inserted on
the usual terms.
The paper will be commenced on about the
twentieth day OF June.
Editors 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 on important ma
tional topics, will be duly welcomed and published,
the cause of SoorT and the Union may be sub
served and promoted
individuals friendly to the cause win ohlge by
Immediately forwarding their subscriptions to the
publishers, WILLIAMS & SWARTWOUT,
81 Nassau Street, New York.
New YoRK, May l5, 1851. June ii