The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-20
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EVENING EXPRESS.
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
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than b'et Exposition OF the Plan and rr"c'Pe' w
on winch the publication will be undettaken
The prominent feature of the paper VIII ne roLir'
cAk. I, WI atie 1-ai,u-Iy tor sound H"puoiirsr
Democracy, wIa view ." me err,ues' R'u u '"'
greatest numbe. or rae AhER'cAN rkorLE.
The world !. inbred "g"ver"tdt "uch, ana
in rou x ,,,s ,bs .pwrr is ,ntiy stealing from
an. ,.nny ~ the few :" The Editor will therefore
contend little government as porsi"r 'nat htt''
emannuoy from aud con'r.l I'd by the People, an,
uniform IN 10 aPsl.csiio0 Z" ali.
L, wii advocate the setenon IT a. much indlv Qua
liberty q. 10 cosst~n with the security Of each
Der Of the R~puhicAn Confederacy.
Il will respec' the PERSONS he rights the property
and the w JUDGES VI all
II will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
err over lhs' Of money and CO.. porss privileges.
II will oppse arbitrary aud unjust legislation, OF
such legislation r. calculated to benefit lorchng
few at the sxpense ofths people a. a grea, whole.
II will opp0se the establishment Of = MONEY MA
CHINE in the shape Of United States Bsnk. Pas,
eXerisnce has fully taught the danger # such an in
stiuion, and revealed liz ruptng and demoraIizng
tendency. Il will suppor, however any scheme of
finance which will sosure he General Government
entire control Of It's funds 70 carry It's operations
withous Ysssrsint subject u such regulations may
prevent its misayplication by Government oficels-
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Exohequer," "Independent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
lions, but will favor Tanff for much revenue a.
may be required carry forward Government upon
the moss simple and economical principle, and at the
time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
It will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-,he
robbng Of Peter to pay Paul-especialy at moment
when the General Government largely In debt, and
suffers ssrious pscuniary embaHassmcnis.
II will sdvocate an increase of, Add an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in its efiici-
cncy consists the protection Of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME PEACE PREPARE
FoR WAR;" was an injunction Of the Father of our
Country, VII ch should be indeliby impressed upon
the heart of evcry 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 Psopis-while, at tho time, it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses of trust and power whe-
Their committed by the Chief Executive Of the natsn,
any other servant Of the People
Il will fully reveal the workings and intrigues OF
corIupt add selfish politicians, more especially when
they are found endeavoring build up splendid Go
vernmens through the aid of irresponsible money
power upon foundation of Clay, without regard to
the purify Of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard TO the candidate for the next Presidency it
is somewhat premature declare any particular per
sonai preference, especially when many good and
sterling Democrats named in connection 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
mont Of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
therewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganization but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the PretensoDs Of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by ma
oIy Of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short the editor will labor zealousIy to advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People,
and 10 carry out far may be practicable the doc
~7ines of the Fathers of Democracy, as summed up
in the simple phrase, Equal and exact justice to oil
men,"
In addition TO it's political character the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
mails Of the country. Its literary, news, and
cal departments, will be strictly attended TO- and eve
Ty effort used to render tho paper acceptable not ony
TO the mere politician but to all classes and cond
tons Of society, A. complete metropolitan news
paper.
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in addition to the usual matters of the day. the most
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Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
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