The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-27
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Indspsndsnt Mefropolitan tpo penny Afternoon
Paper
TO BIZ CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.


TO BIZ CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.
lis believed that wide field is presented, at The
presen time la the city and county Of Philadelphia,
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits Of Prospectus will not permit OF more
than bnel Exposition OF the Plan and Principles uI-
on which The publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper VIII i'e PoLri-
cAK. IL WI battle zraIously for sound Republican
Democracy with view TO the greatest good VI the
greatest numbe," or rhE American People"
The world is INDEED governed TO much" and il
equally true thai power Is constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend fr little government possible that little
emanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application To all.
Ii will advocate the retention of as much ndiv dual
Liberty is consistent with the security of each men,
Der of the Republican Confederacy
will respect the persons the rights, the property
and the pre- JUDGES of all.
will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er, over thai Of money and corporate privileges
1t will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as Is calculated to benefit ordIing
lew at the expense of the people great whole.
II will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape Of U nited States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger If such in
stitutloD and revealed its coTupng and demoralzing
tendency. Ii will support, however any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control of its funds to carry its operations
without restraint, subject to such regulations may
prevent its misappicaon by Government officers
whether tina. scheme of finance be denominaed The
Exchequer, "lndependent Treasury, or Fiscal
Agent
Il will strenuously oppose all HIoH TARIFF regula-
tions but will favor Tariff for as much revenue
may be required 10 carry forwa ard Government upon
the most simple and economical prin cipe, and at he
afford inc dental protection 10 American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-,he
Iobbing oil Peter to pay Paul-especalIy at moment
when the General Government, is largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarIass nents.
II will advocate an increase Of, aud an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in lis eiici-
ency consists the protection OF nation from foreign
insult and aggression In TIME or PEACE PREPARE
Foa WAR;" was injunction Of the Father Of our
Country, VIII CHI should be inde'ibly impressed upon
,he heart of cyerv true American citizen.
The paper viii extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures essen
italy democratic and intended TO benefit the entire
American Poope-while, at the time ii will not
hesitate expose all abuses of and power, whe
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the nation,
or any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, especially when
they are found endeav0rng to build up splendid Go
vernment through the aid Of irresponsible money
power, upon foundation Of Clay, without regard to
The purify OF the principles upon which the Repubic
originally established
In regard 10 the candidate Tor the Presidency it
is hat premature to declare any particular per
sonaI preference especially when many good and
sterling Democrats are ned IN connection with that
Office. The edlOr, however believes that the sober
second thought o, the People is wrong but al
way efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
msnt Of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
herewith.
The paper viii recognise the efficiency of Party
ganization but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor The petensions of all candi ales
for Office prior 10 the regular nominations by
joIy of the People, through Their delegates or other
wise.
In short the editor will labor zealousy to advance
the moral and political happiness OF The whole People
and TO carry out, as far may be practicable the doc
trines of the Fathers of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase, Equal and justice to all
men,"
In addition TO its political character, the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the bes, jour
mails of the country. It's literary, news, and CONNER
cal departments, will be strictly attended TO, and
ry eor. used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician, but to all classes and cond
lions OF society, as complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
ternoOn immediately after the arrival of the great
Northern and Southern mails. BY this arrangement
in addition to the usual matters of the day. the
important intelligence will be presented to its readers
full ten hours in advance of the morning papers.
1t will be printed in type and upon paper Of
the fairest quality, and served by the newsmen to
subscribers with prompttude 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 terms.