The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-08
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Metropoiitan FOO penny ireraoon
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BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ HARDEN ANDREWS
It's believed that wide 6eld ia presented, at ths
present time ia the city and coanty Of Philadelphia,
for sp,rited bold and independent afternoon Jour
nal
The limits Of Prss?eoias will no, perms' Of more
than bget Exposition OF the Plan ADD Puns'pes "t
~h.ch the publication will he aades,skeo
The prominent feature OF the paper VIII he roe'fr
cAk. Il viii battle aesleosty tor sound Refso.~sn
Democracy, with view TO the greatest good on 'ne
greatest number" or rss AMssIcs> fsoF.n
The world Is indeed governed too "ue" and
is eoua, true thai power Is constantly stealing from
the many 20 the fe~.N The Editor VIII 'eefet0ts
contend Er htiie government az Pesso'c 'na' h's
emsnssiaC from and controlled by the feopie and
uniform IN Us Application TO Az
IA ~i,i advocate the retention at AZ much ind' dual
bhe,ts .s !. coos~tcnt with the security OF each
Dor oil the Repubi,can Centederacy:
Ia will respect the perrons, The rights the property
and the yrclusices Of all
twill ackoo~Iedge the superiority OF mental pow
er over thai OF money and corporate privileges.
II ~,i oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation calculated to benefit lorong
fe~ at the expense of,he people great whole.
IL will oppose The establishment Of a MONEY Ma
CHINE IN the shape OF United States Bank Past
experience has fully taught the danger e such IN
suton, aud revealed its coiroptng and desnoraizng
tendency. IL Will support, however, any scheme of
finance which VIII securs he General Government
whhou, restraint, subject to such regulations may
proven, it, msspplicalion by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denompaied The
Excheqoer," Independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent
X will srenuously oppose all HlsH TARlrr regula-
tons, bot will favor Tsnff for much revenue
may be required carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle and at The
time aford incidental pr,,ectiou 10 American in
dustry.
Il will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-,he
rosbing OF Peter to pay Paul-especiaily at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt, and
suffers serious p-cuniary embarassnents.
IL will advocate increase Of and an improve
in the Navy firmly believing that in its effici
ency consists the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR, was an injunction of the Father of
Country VIII CHI should be indelibly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sen. National Administration in all measures essen
TALLY democratic, and intended TO benefit the entire
American Psople-whe, at the same time, it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses Of trust and power whe
Their committed by the Chief Executive Of the naen,
or any other servant Of the People
II will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, especially when
they found endeavorng to build up splendid Go.
vernment, through the aid Of irresponsible money
power, upon a foundation Of Clay, without regard
the purity of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard to the candidate Tor the next Presidency it
is somewhat premature declare any particular per-
sonaI preference, especially when SO many good and
sterling Democrats naned 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 willing to abide the fulfil
ment Of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
anae Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party Or
ganizaon, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the pretensions Of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by
joIity 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,
andto carry out far may be practicable, the doc
~snnes of the Fathers of Democracy, as summed up
in the simple phrase Equal and exac. 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
cal departments will be strictly attended to- and
~ effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the politician but to all classes and cond-
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 aad 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.
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payable to the carriers.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
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