The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-12
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Metropolitan too penny Afternoon
Paper,
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EAfRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
Ii is believed that wide field is presented, at the
present time, In the city and county Of Philadelphia
for spirited bold and independent afternoon jour
nal.
The limits of Prospectus will not permit Of more
than bret Ex position OF the Plan and Principles w
which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper will be poLIrI-
cAh. IL will battle zealousIy for sound hepuphcah
Democracy, with view TO the greatest good vi tue
greatest number" or The AMERICAN People
The world is indeed governed too much, ana II
is equally true that power is constantly stealing IRON
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend kr as little government as possible 'ha' s
emanating from and controlled by the PEOPLE, anu
uniform in its application TO all
IL will advocate the retention Of as much individual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each mem
Der Of the Republican Confederacy.
1t will respect the persons, the rights, the property
and the prejudices of all.
II will acknowledge the superiority Of mental pow
er, over that of money and corporate privileges.
1t will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit lordling
few at the expense ofthe people great whole
Ii will oppose the establishment Of a MONEY MA
CHINE in the shape Of United States Bank. Past,
experience has fully taught the danger of such IN
stuon, and revealed its coIrupting and demorazlDg
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control Of its funds carry its operations
without restraint subject to such regulations as may
prevent its misapplication by Government ofhcers-
whether that scheme Of finance be denomnated he
Exchequer" "lndependent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
Il will sirenuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regula-
TONS but will favor Tariff for much revenue as
may be required 10 carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle and at The
time afford incidental protection to American IN
dustry.
Il will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbing OF Peter to pay Paul-esPecally at moment
when the General Government Is largely IN debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassment
II will advocate increase OF, and an improve
ment in, the Navy firmly believing that in It's effic-
ency the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR;" was Injunction Of the Father Of our
Country VIII CHI should be indelbly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures essen
tally democratic, and intended to benefit the entire
American People-while at the time, it will not
hesitate expose all abuses of trust and power whe-
Their committed by the Chief Executive of the natisn,
any other servant of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and Dtrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians more especially when
they are found endeavoring build up splendid Go
vernment, through the aid of irresponsible money
power, upon foundation Of Clay, without regard to
the purity of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
is somewhat premature to declare any particular per-
sonal preference, especially when many good and
sterling Democrats named in onnecton with that
office The editor, however, believes that the sober
second thought Of the People is never wrong but al
ways efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party
ganzaon, but will mol hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the petensions Of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by
oIity Of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In Short the editor will labor zealously TO advance
the moral and political happiness IF the whole People,
and to carry out as far may e practicable, the doc
trines of the Fathers Of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase, Equal and exact justice to all
men,"
In addition to its political character, the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
mails of the country. Its literary, news and CONNER
cal departments will be strictly attended to- and
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the Politician but to all classes and condl-
tons of society, complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
ternoon Immediately after the arrival Of the great
Northern aad Southern mails. BY this arrangement,
in addition to the usual matters of the day, the most
important intelligence will be presented to its readers
full ten hours in advance of the morning papers.
1t will be printed in new type and upon paper of
the fairest quality, and served by the newsmen to
subscribers with promptitude and regularity.
1t will be published strictly on the CASH principle,
at TWO CENTS per copy, or TWELVE CENTS weekly,
payable to the carriers.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
sonabe terms.