The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-03
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Iadspendenf Metropolitan two penny Afternoon
Paper,
CALLED
EVENING EXPRESS.


Ii is believed that a wide field is presented, at the
present time in the city add county of Philadelphia,
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal.
The limits of a Prospectus will not permit of more
than bret Exposition of the Plan and Principles up
which The publication will be undertaken.
The prominent feature of the paper will be PoLIrI-
CAK. IL VIII battle zealously for sound Republican
Democracy, with view the 'greaiesi good of the
greatest number" OF TIE American People"
The world is indeed governed TO much" and il
is equally true that power Is constantly stealing from
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 lis application to all
IL will advocate the retention of much individual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each mem.
Der OF the Republican Coniederacy.
IL viii respect the persons, he rights, the property
and the prejudices of all.
twill acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er, over that OF money and corporate privileges.
IL will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation calculated To benefit a iofoling
lew at the expense ofthe people great whole.
II will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape of United States Bsnk Past
experience has FULLY taught the danger of such
ai9iinn an revealed iis cnirnntins and dsmarai.aa
tenoeney, II will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control of its funds, carry on its operations
without restraint, subject such regulations as may
prevent Its misapplication by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Exchequer, independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent"
1t will s'renuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regua-
tons but will favor Tariff for much revenue as
may be required TO carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle and at the
same time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the |
robbing OF Peter to pay Paul-especialy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious Pecuniary embarrassnens.
II Will advocate increase of and an improve
ment in, the Navy, firmly believing that in lis eff
ency consists the protection of nation froD .cl-
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEAc- .oregn
FoR WAR" was an injunction Of the PREPARE
Country which should be indeitt- Gather of
the heart Of every true Americar impressed upon
Ihe paper will extend a Co. citizen.
sent National Adm'nRtss'' dial support to the pre-
italy democratic, and on in all measures
American People tended to benefit the entire
hesitate TO expo while, at the time, 1t will not
ther commute all abuses of trust and power, whe-
oT any o,f d by the Chief Executive OF the nalien,
Nv er servant Of the People.
ec. III fully reveal the workings and intrgues of
.fupt and selfish politicians especially when
they are found endeavoring build up splendid Go
vernment, 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 to the candidate for the Presidency
is hat premature to declare any particular per-
sonal 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 wrong but al
ways efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
OF the sentiment in due tme and act IL accord
ance Herewith
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party
Qanizaon, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and cando the pretensions OF all candidates
for office prior the regular nominations by 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
land carry out far may be practicable the doc
trines of the Fathers of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase Equal aud exact justice to all
men,"
In addition to its political character, the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
nails OF the country. Its literary, news, and CONNER
cia departments will be strictly attended 10, and eve
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
TO the mere politician, but to all classes and coDdi-
tons 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.
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-
sonable terms.