The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-01
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
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CALLED THE
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EVENING EXPRESS,
by M. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EXPRESS,
BY III. HARDEN ANDREWS.
I, Is believed that wide field is presented at III.
present time, in the city and county Of Philadelphia
for spirited bold, and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits of Prospectus will not permit Of more
than brief Ell position of the Plan and Principles vi
which the publication will be undertaken.
The prominent feature of the paper will be POLITE
cAK. Il will battle zealousy for sound Republican
Democracy, with view TO the greatest goou VI tue
greatest number" or the AMERICAN PEOPLE
The world is indeed governed too much, and II
ID equally true that ''power constantly stealing rom
the many 10 the few" The Editor Will therefore
contend fr little government as possible that little
emanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in It's application to all.
II will advocate the retention of as much individual
liberty as il consistent with the security of each
Der of the Republican Contederacy.
Il will respect the persons the rights, the property
and the pr,judices Of all.
Il 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 lordling
few at the expense ofth people a great whole.
II will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma.
CHINE in the shape Of a United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger of such in
s,ltution and revealed its coITuptng and demoralzing
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will secure the General Government
without restraint, subject to such regulations may
prevent its msappIcation by Government officers
whether tina. scheme of finance be denominaed The
Exchequer," independent Treasury" "FscaI
Agent,
tons, but will favor Tariff for much as
may be required to carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle, and ut the
time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbing of Peter to pay Paul-especiay at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt, and
suffers serious Pecunary embarrassmen!s.
Ii will advocate an increase Of, and an improve
ment in, the Navy firmly believing that in It's efci-
sncy consists the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FoR WAR;" was injunction of the Father of our
Country, VIII CHI should be ndebly impressed upon
the heart Of eyerv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures
TALLY democratic, and intended to benefit the entire
American PsOpe-whle, at the same time, it will not
Their committed by tho Chief Executive of the natisn
any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrgues Of
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they found endeav0ring 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
originally established.
regard the candidate Tor the next Presidency IL
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 wrong, but al
ways efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
Of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
anae Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
eanization, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the Of all candidates
for Office prior TO the regular nominations by ma
jority 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,
TIMES 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 best jour
nails OF the country Its literary news, and CONNER
cial departments, will be strictly attended to- and
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician but all classes and condi-
,fions 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 farest quality, and served by the newsmen to
subscribers with promptitude and regularity.
1t will be published strictly on the CASH principle
nj TWO CENTS per copy, or TWELVE CENTS weekly
payable to the carriers.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
sonable terms.