The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-26
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.


BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
II is believed that wide field is presented at ihs
present time, in the city aud county of Philadelphia
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal.
The limits Of Prospectus will not permit OF more
than bret Exposition OF the Plan ana Principles
which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper viii be PoILTi-
CAK Ii will battle zeaously for sound Republican
Democracy with a view TO The greatest good Of the
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
The world is indeed governed too much" and IT
the many TO the few" The Editor will therefore
contend fr as little government possible that little
emansting from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in its application to all.
1t will advocate the retention Of as much individual
liberty is consistent with the security Of each mem.
Der Of the Republican Confederacy.
II 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
will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as is calculated TO benefit orcling
few at the expense ofthe people as great whole
IL 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 an In
stitulion and revealed its coTuptng and demoralizing
tendency Ii will support, however any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control of its funds to carry its operations
prevent its nisappcation by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Exchequer," "Independent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
, il will s'renuously oppose all fIoH TARIFF regua-
tions, but will favor Tauf for as much revenue as
may be required 10 carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle, and at the
afford inc dental protection To American In
dustry.
II will oppose the Land Distribution schcme--Ihe
If Pet tn PAIL at a m lei
when the General Government, Is largely In debt and
suffers serious pecuniary embaIrassncnts.
Ii will advocate increase Of, aud an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believir! that in It's efici-
ency consists The protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR" was injunction Of the Father of our
Country VIII oh should be ndelbly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Admlnistra ion in all measures
tally democratic, aud inlend Died TO benefit the entire
American Poople-wble, at the same time 1t will not
hesitate to expose al abuses al trust and power whe-
theT coDmted by The Chef Executive OF the natiSn,
any other servant of the People.
II will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish pol ticans especially when
they found endeavoring to build up splendid Go
vernmcnt through the aid of an irresponsible money
power upon foundation of Clay, without regard to
the purity Of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard the candidate Tor the next Presidency
is somewhat premature TO declare any particular per-
sona preference, especially when many good and
sterling Democrats named connection with that
office The editor, however, believes that the sober
second thought OF the People is wrong, but al
ways efficient, and he is willing to abide the fulfil
ment Of the sentiment in due me and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party
ganizalion, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor The pretensions of all candidates
for office prior TO the regular nominations by q ma
joIty of the People, through Their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zealously to advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People,
and to carry out, far may be practicable, the doc
isines Of the Fathers of Democracy as 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 lis literary news, and CONNER
cal departments, will be strictly attended TO, and eve
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician, but to all classes and cond
tions Of society, complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
ternoon Immediately after the arrival of the great
Northern asd 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.
II will be printed in new type and upon paper of
the fairest quality, and served by the newsmen to
subscribers with promptudc and regularity
1t will be published strictly 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 FERNS