The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-23
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EAPRESS,
A. BY NJ. HARDEN ASpREws
1t is believed that wide field presented AZ ths
present time In the city and county of PHILADELPHIA,
for spirited, bold, and independent afternoon Jour
nal. s
The limits Of Pros, sclus w,Il not permit Of lnos,
than brief Exposition OF the Plan and Punclpls. az
on which the publication will be undertaken.
The prominent feature of the paper VIII he POUR
cAK. IL will battle zsalousiy for sound k~publsoan
Democracy with view to the 'gr.s,e.t good Of the
greatest number" or THE American Ps0PLs.
The world is indeed governed TOO much sod u
Is equally true that power Is constantly stealing from
the many TO the few" The Editor Will therefore
contend for little government possible that little
emanating from aud controlled by the People, aad
uniform IN its application 10 ali.
II will advocate the retention Of as much iDds dual
liberty is consistent with the security OF each
Der of the Republican Contcderacy.
1t will respect the persons The nights, the property
and the prrjudces Of all.
1t will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er, over that Of money and corporate privileges.
1t will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, 90
such legislation AS is calculated To benefit ,ofobng
few at the expense 9th people grea, whole.
II will oppose the establishment of Monty Ma
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Past
experience has fully laugh, the danger of such IN
stiuon, and revealed It's coIruphng and deinoalIzne
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
control oil It's funus, carry on It's
without restraint, subject to such regulations AS may
prevent its msapplicalion by Government officers
whether that scheme OF finance be denominated The
Exchequer," Independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent"
II will strenuously oppose all HIoH TARIFF regula
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.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme--ihe
robbing of Peter to pay Paul-especialIy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecuniary embaTassmenls.
Ii will advocate an increase Of aud an improve
ment in, the Navy firmly believing that In It's effic-
ency consists the protection of 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 ndebly 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 benefit the entire
American Peope-whe, at the same time, it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses of trust and power whe-
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the nation,
or any other servant Of the People
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues Of
corrupt and selfish politicians, 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
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 never wrong, but al
ways Efficient" and he is willing abide the fulfil
ment OF the sentiment in due time and act in accord
ance Herewith
The paper will recognise the efficiency Of Party
ganizaon, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candOr the pretensons of all cand 1aes
for Office prior to the regular nominations by
oIity of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zeaousy to advance
the moral and political happiness of the whole People,
trines 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. It's literary news, and CONNER
cial departments, will be strictly attended to- and
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
50 the politician, but to all classes and condl-
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.