The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-15
TO BE CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M. 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 permit Of more
than brief Exposition OF the Plan and PnnciPles up
ON which the publication will be undeItak
The prominent feature Of the paper will he PoLrri-
cAK. Ii will battle zeslousiy for sound kepublican
Democracy with a view to the greatest good of the
greatest number the AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The world is indeed governed to much, and II
equally true that power anty stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend fr little government as possible that little
emana,'ng from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application To all.
Ii will advocate the retention of much individual
Liberty is consistent with the security of each
Der of the Republican Confederacy.
twill respect the persons, The rights, the property
and The prejudices Of all.
II will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er,. over that Of money and corporate privileges.
1t will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit lorGllng
few at the expense ofthe people great whole.
1t will oppose the establishment Of MONEY Ma.
CHINE in the shape Of United States BvDk. Past
experience has fully taught the danger of such in
suon, and revealed its corrupt ny and demoralzing
tendency. IL will support, however any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
withou, restraint, subject such regulations may
prevent its misapPlication by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denOmnated The
Exchequer," "lndependen. Treasury" Fiscal
AGENT
tons, but will favor Tanf for a. much revenue
may be required to carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle apd at the
time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-he
robbing OF Peter To pay Paui-especalIy at moment
when the General Government largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassing
Il will advocate increase of, aud an improve
ment in the May, firmly believing that in its efci-
ency consists the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TINE PEACE PREPARE
Foa 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 measures essen
TALLY Democratic and intended TO benefit the entire
American Psope-while, at the same tme it will not
hesitate TO expose all abuses of and power whe
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the natisn
any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues Of
corrupt and selfish pol ticians, especially when
they are found endeavoring to build up splendid Go
vernment, through the aid of an irresponsible money
power, upon foundation Of Clay without 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 so many good and
sterling Democrats are named 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 me and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party or
ganization, but will hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the preensons of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by
joiy of the People through their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zeaously to advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People,
and carry out 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 it's political character, the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
nails OF the country ts literary, news and CONNER
cls departments, will be strictly attended to, and
ry effort used render the paper acceptable not only
to the politician but 10 all classes and condI-
tons Of society, as a 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 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-
sopahle feru,s