The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-20
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Metropolitan tloo penny Afternoon
Paper,
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.
Its believed that wide field is presented, at the
present time, in the city and county Of Philadelphia
for spirited, bold and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits of Prospectus will not perm, of more
than brief Exposition OF the Plan and Principles up
on which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper will be POLITE
Ii will battle zeaousiy for sound Republican
Democracy, with view 10 the greatest good Oh Tue
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
The world is indeed governed too much, ana u
is equally true that power constantly stealing rom
the many 10 the few" The Editor VIII therefore
contend fr little government as possible ihat h''ie
emanatng from and controlled by the People, ana
uniform in lis application to all. -,
1t will advocate the retention Of as much indy dual
liberty as is consistent with the security OF each men,
Der of the Republican Confederacy
Ii will respect the PERSONS the rights, the property
and the prrjudices OF all
II will acknowledge the superiority OF mental pow
er over tina, of money and corporate privileges.
Ii will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as is calculated to benefit oroling
few at the expense fthe people great whole
1t will oppose the establishment of MONEY MA
CHINE in the shape of United States Benk. Past
experience has fully taught the danger If such an IN
stuton, and revealed its cofruptng and demorslzing
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme Of
finance which will secure the General Government
without restraint, subject such regulations as may
prevent its msappcation by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominaied The
Exchequer," independent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
1t will s,renuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF reguIa-
tons, but will favor Tauf for much revenue as
may be required TO carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle, aud at the
time afford incidental projections to American IN
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbng Of Peter to pay Paul-especiay at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecunary EMBELLISHMENTS.
1t will advocate increase of, and an improve
ment in the Navy firmly believing that in its efci-
ency consists the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR" Injunction Of the Father of our
Country, VIII CHI should be indelibly impressed upon
the heart of eserv true American citizen
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Admnistr in all measures essen
TALLY democratic, and intended to benefit the entire
American Psope-whe, at the same time, it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses of trust and power whe-
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the natisn
or any other servant Of the People
II will fully reveal the workings and intrlgues Of
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they found endeavoring 10 build up splendid Go
vernment through the aid Of an irresponsible money
power, upon foundation Of Clay, withou, regard to
the purity Of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard to the candidate Tor the next Presidency
is somewhat 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 me and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party Or
ganization but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the pretensons Of all candidates
for Office prior the regular nominations by ma
oIy Of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short the editor will labor zeaousy TO advance
the moral and political happiness of the hole People,
and carry out far may be practicable the doc
trines Of the Fathers of Democracy, as summed up
in the simple phrase Equal and exact justice to all
men,"
In addition to its political character the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
mails Of the country. Its literary, news and CONNER
cia departments will be strictly attended to- and
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
10 the mere politician but to all classes and condl-
tons of society, 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
1t will be printed in type and upon paper of
the fairest quality, and served by the newsmen to
subscribers with prompttude 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-
sonabe terms.