The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-19
PROSPECTUS or A NEW
Tndspsndsnt Mstrorsittas two ps"ay Afternooa
Papsr,
TO ~ CALLED the
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY ". HARDEN ANDREWS.

by NJ HARDEN ANDREWS.
his believed that wide field is presented, at tn
present time Ia the city and county Of PhIiadelphia
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits of Prospectus will not permit OF more
than brief Exposition OF the Plan and Principles "
on which the publication will be undet taken.
The prominent feature Of the paper will he PoLIr'-
cAk. Ii will battle zealousIy for sound Republican
Dsmoctacy with view 10 the greatest good Ut the
greatest numbe," OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The world is indeed governed too much, and II
IL eoualv true that power constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend r little government as possible that little
emanal,ng from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application to ALL
IL will advocate the retention Of as much indv dual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each
Der Of the Republican Confederacy.
Il will respect the persons, he rights, the property
and the preJudices Of all.
/. will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er, over that of money and corporate privileges.
II will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit lorGng
few at the expense of,he people as grea, whole.
Ii will oppose the establishment OF MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape Of United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught The danger Of such in
sulion, and revealed its co'rupng and demoralzing
tendency. IL will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control Of its funds to carry its operations
prevent its msappcation by Government officers
whether that scheme Of finance be denomin ated The
Exchequer," "lndependen. Treasury" Fiscal
Agent
Il will s'renuously oppose all Hon TARIFF regula
tons, bot will favor Tanf for much revenue
may be required TO carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle, and at the
time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme--ihe
Dus.xr N lv mani
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecuniary embansssments.
II will advocate an increase OF, aud an improve
ment in, the Navy, firmly believing that in its effic-
ency consists the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
Fox WAR;" was an injunction Of the Father of our
Country VIII CHI should be ndelibly 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 TO benefit the entire
American Peop,e-while at the time, il will not
hesitate expose all abuses OF trust and power whe-
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the nalisn,
any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they found endeavoring TO build up splendid Go
vernment, through the aid Of irresponsible money
power upon foundation Of Clay, without regard to
the purity Of the principles upon which the Republic
was originally established.
is somewhat premature to 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
ment OF the sentiment in due time and act in accord
anee herewith
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party or
ganizaton, but will hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the preensons Of all candidates
for Office prior to the regular nominations by a ma
joIy of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zealousy to advance
the moral and political happiness Of the whole People,
TIMES of the Fathers of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase Equal and justice to all
men," .5..
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
cal departments will be strictly attended to- and
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician but to all classes and condl-
tons 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 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