The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-08
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Indspsnaenf Metropolitan too penny Afternoon
Paper,
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. harden ANDREWS.

1t is believed that wide Geld is presented, at the
present time, ia the city and county Of Philadelphia
for SPIRITED bold and independent afternoon jour
nal.
The limits of a Prospectus will not permit OF more
than bret Ex position OF the Plan and fhnciPeS W
which the publication will be undeltaken
The prominent feature OF the paper viii be PoILri-
cAK. Ii will battle jealousy for sound Republican
Democracy, with view 10 the greatest good OF The
greatest number" or TIE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
The world is indeed governed TOO much" and it
is equally true that "power Is constantly stealing from
the many to the few" The Editor will therefore
contend fr as little government possible that little
emanaDg from ADD controlled by the People, and
uniform 10 It's application To all.
1t will advocate the retention Of as much ndiv dual
Liberty is consistent with the security of each
Der of the Republican Confederacy.
IL will respect the persons The rights, the property
and the pr,Judices of all.
II Will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
err over thai Of money and corporate privileges
IL will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation,
such legislation as is calculated 10 benefit orGiIng
few at the expense ofthe people great whole.
IL will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger If such in
slliuiion and revealed lis corupng and demoralzing
tendency II will support however any scheme of
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control of its funds to carry on its operations
without restIan subject TO such regulations as may
prevent ITS misappcation by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominate he
Exchc9uer," Independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent"
= Il will s,renuousy oppose all HIGH TARIFF regua-
tons, but will favor Iariff for MS much revenue
may be required TO carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle and at the
time Afford inc dental protection to American in-
dustry.
Il will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-ihe
robbng ofPeer to pay Paui-especially at momen,
when the General Government is largely IN debt, and
suffers serious pecunary embarassncnts.
II will advocate an increase of aud an improve
ment in, the Navy, firmly believing that in its eici-
ency 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 oh should be indeliby impressed upon
the heart of cverv 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-whe, at the same time it will not
hesitate TO expose all abuses OF trust and power he
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the natsn
or any other servant of the People
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish olcians, more especially when
they are found endeavorng 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.
In regard to the candidate for the next Presidency it
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.
msnt OF the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party
ganization, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the petensions of all cand laies
for office prior TO the regular nominations by
joIy 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,
and carry out, far may be practicable the doc
tfines of the Fathers of Democracy, 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
nails of the country. Its literary news, and CONNER
cial departments, will b. strictly attended to, and eve
~ effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the politician but TO all classes and condI-
tons OF society, as complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
tcrnoon 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 promptitudc 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