The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-22
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Mssropojttas fwo penny Afternoon
Pepper,
10 BIZ CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

nj VI. HARDEN ANDhLWS
IL is believed tina, wide field is presented, at ib
time, 10 the city aud county Of Philadelphia
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits OF a Prospectus will not permit of more
than bfef Exposition OF the Plan and Principles up
on which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature Of the paper VIII he roiIrr
cAK. IL VIII battle zeaiously for sound hePuonea"
Denocsacy, with view to the greatest goon o INC
greatest numbef" or rBE American PEOPLE, .
The world is indeed governed too much, ana u
Is equally true thai power Is constantly ssehis "o.
the many TO the few" The Editor VIII therefore
contend fr little government as possible tna' t'e
emanat,np from and controlled by the People, ana
uniform ia is application TO all.
1t will advocate the retention 81 as much individual
liberty a. is nsisent with the security OF each mem-
Der of the Republican ConfedeTacy
IL will respect the persons, the rights, the property
and the prrJudces of all
IL will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
or, thai ofmoney and corporate privileges
Il Will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit orGling
few at the expense ofthe people great whole
II will oppose the establishment, of MONEY Ma
CHINE 10 The shape of United States BeDk. Past
experience has fully taught the danger If such in
siiuton, and revealed SOL ruptng and demorazlnc
tendency. II will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which Will secure he General Government
entire control Off funds, to carry its operations
without restraint, subject To such regulations as may
lIcFeHt h~ misdiPiiCdslon ny 0pNcfhiicn oiHCctc-
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Excbequer," Independent Treasury" or Fiscal
AGENT
It will s'renuousy oppose all HIGH TARFP reguIa-
tons, but will favor Tariff for as much revenue as
may be required 10 carry forward Government upon
the mos, simple and economical principle, and at the
same time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme--ihe
robbng OF Peter TO pay Paul-especalIy at a moment
thoC ia IN md
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassmcnts.
IL will advocate increase Of aud an improve
ment in the Navy firmly believing that in its effici-
ency consists the protection Of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR" was an injunction of the Father Of our
Country, whc 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 10 benefit the entire
American People-while at the time, ii will not
hesitate to expose all abuses of trust and power whe-
Their committed by the Chief Executive of the natisn
or any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and ntrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians especially when
they are found endeavoring to build up a splendid Go
vernment, through the aid Of an irresponsible money
power, upon foundation of Clay, without regard
the purity Of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard the candidate for the next Presidency it
is somewhat premature to declare any particular per
soDal 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 in accord
ance herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party or
ganization, but will not hesitate with all
fairness and candor the pretensons OF all candidates
for office prior TO the regular nominations by
jorty of the People, through Their delegates other
WISE
In short, the editor will labor zeaousy to advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People
andto carry out far may be practicable the doc
trnes of the Fathers OF Democracy, as summed up
IN the simple phrase, Equal and exact justice to all
nien.p
In addition to its political character the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best Jour
nails OF the country It's literary, news, and CONNER
cal departments, will be strictly attended to- and eve
ry effort used To render the paper acceptable only
to the mere politician, but TO all classes and condl-
lions of society, as complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
terpoon 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
su Jscribers with prompttude and regularity.
II will be published strictly on the CASH principle
payable to the carriers.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
sonable terms.