The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-19
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Dfetropolitan tuo penny Afternoon
Paper,
CALLED
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

BY NJ HARDEN ANDREWS.
Ii Is believed that wide field is presented, at the
present tme IN the city aud county Of Philadelphia,
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 up
which the publication will be undertaken.
The prominent feature of the paper Will be POLITE
CAx. Ii will battle zealously for sound Republican
Democracy with a view to the greatest good OF the
greatest number AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The world is indeed governed too much, and 1t
il 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
emanatng from and controlled by the People, ana
uniform in lis application to all
Ii will advocate the retention of much ndIv dual
Liberty as is consistent with the security of each mem
Der OF the Republican Confsderacy.
IL will respect the persons the rights, the property
and the prsjudices Of all.
Il will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er over thai ofmonsy and corporate privileges.
Ii will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit lordling
few ut the expense Of the people great 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 an IN
stitution and revealed its coTuptng and demoralzing
tendency. Ii will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will the General Government
entire control of its funds carry its operations
without restraint, subject tn such regulations as may
prevent its misappicaton by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denomlnated II he
Exchequer," "Independent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
1t will sirenuousIy oppose all HGH TARIFF regula-
tons, but will favor n Tanff for much
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.
II will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbing of Peter to pay Paul-especialy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassmens.
II will advocate increase OF, and an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in its efci-
ency consists the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR;" was an injunction Of the Father of our
Country, VIII CHI should be indeibly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all
TALLY democratic, and intended benefit the entire
American Psople-while a. 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.
1t will fully reveal the workings and ntrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they are found endeavori TO build no spendid 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 the candidate for the Presidency it
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!
ment OF the sentiment in due time, and act accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party
ganization, but will not hesitate canvass with all
fairness and candor the preensons Of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by ma
jory of tho 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 TO carry out far may be practicable the doc
trincs of the Fathers Of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase, Equal and justice 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
cia departments, will be strictly attended to- and
~ effort used to render the paper acceptable only
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 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