The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-26
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
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EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ HARDEN ANDREWS.
IL is 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 permp of more
than a brief EXPOSITION OF the Plan and Prh jples up
on which the publication will be undertakes 4
The prominent feature OF the paper VIII aIri-
cAK. IL viii battle zeaiousy for sound ReprS(h.n
Democracy with a view TO the greatest good OF ~
greatest numbef' or THE American PEOPLE"
The world Is indeed governed to much, and 1t
is equally true thai power antly stealing from
the many TO the few - The Editor will therefore
contend fr as little government as possible that little
enanatng from and controlled by the People, and
uniform IN rs Application TO ALL
IL will advocate the retention of as much individual
liberty as is consistent with the securiiy of each mem
Der OF the Republican Confederacy.
IL will respect the PERSONS he rights the property
and the pr JUDGES of all.
Il will acknowledge toe superiority Of mental pow
er, that oi money aud corporate privileges.
IL wi! oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation,
such legislation is calculated To benefit lorGhnp
few at the expense cfthe people great whole.
IL will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Pas,
experience has fully taught the danger If such
81 u'ion, AID revealed us coTuptlng and demorazing
tendency. IL will support, however. any scheme of
finance winch Will secure he General Government
entire control OF It's funds to carry its operations
without restraint, subject To regulations may
prevent lis mlsappcaon by Government officers
wh~ her that scheme at finance be denoninated The
Esch' quer," independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent"
II will s'renuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regula-
tons, but will favor Tantf FOR as much
may be required 10 carry Iorw nd Government upon
the most simple and economical prin,Iple and at he
same time afford inc dental pr dection To American In
desry.
Il viii oppose the Land Distribution scheme-he
Iobbing OF Peter To pay Paul-especaily at moment
when the General Government is largely debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassncnis.
IL will advocate an increase Of. AID an improve
men in, the May firmly believing that in ITS efci
ency the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME PEACE PREPARE
Foa 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-
sent National Administration in all measures essen
TALLY democratic, and intended 10 benefit the entire
American People-whle, at the 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, more especially when
they found eDdeav0rng 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 Presidency it
is somewhat premature to declare any particular per
sonal preference, especially when many good and
sterling Democrats ned 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
herewith
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party or
ganzaon, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the preensons Of all candi iaes
for Office prior TO the regular nominations by ma
joIi,y Of the People, through Their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zealousy advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People
andto carry out as far may be practicable the doc
trnes 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 Ex press
will contain the usual variety found in the best Jour
nails OF the country. Its literary, news and CONNER
cIa departments will be strictly attended to- and eve
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician but to all classes and condi
tons OF society, as complete metropolitan
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 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-
sonable terms.