The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-11
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
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Paper,
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OF A NEW
BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EAPRESS,
BY M HARDEN ANDREWS
II is believed that wide field is presented at the
present time, Ia 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 fnneiP'es uF
on which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper VIII be POLITE
cAx Ii will battle zealously for sound Republean
Democracy, with view 10 the greatest goou Oh Tue
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN TEoFLh,
The world is indeed governed too much, and II
is Equally true that power constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor VIII therefore
contend fr as little government as possible that Iiitle
emanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in IFS application To ALL
IL will advocate the retention of as much indv dual
liberty as consistent with the security OF each men,
Der Of the Republican Confederacy.
1t will respect the PERSONS the rights, the property
and the preJudces of all.
1t will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
err tina, of money and corporate privileges.
IL will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as is calculated to benefit lofang
few at the expense ofihe people as great whole.
Ii will oppose the establishment of a MONEY MA
CHINE in the shape of a nled States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger of such an IN
stitulion and revealed IFS coTuptng and demoralizng
tendency Ii will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
without restraint subject to such regulations as may
prevent its misapplcalion by Government, officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Exchequer," independent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
il will strenuously oppnse all Hon TARIFF regula-
TONS bot will favor Tanf for much revenue as
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-especially at moment
when the General Government is largely In debt and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassment
Ii will advocate an increase of, and an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in It's efic-
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 oh should be ndelbly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration 10 all
TALLY democratic, and intended to benefit the entire
American People-while at the same time, 1t 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 endeavoring to build up splendid Go
vernment through the aid of an irresponsible money
power upon a foundation of Clay without regard 10
the purity of the principles upon which the Republic
was originally established.
In regard to the candidate for the next Presidency
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
Of the sentiment in due time and act in accord
ance herewith
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganzatioD, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the preensions of all candi laes
for Office prior TO the regular nominations by
joity of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zealousIy TO advance
the moral and political happiness OF the whole People,
andt carry out far may be practicable the doc
irines of the Fathers of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase, Equa and exact justice to all
men,"
will contain the usual variety found in the best Jour
mails Of the country. Its literary, news, and CONNER
cal departments will be strictly attended to- and eve
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the politician, but to all classes and cond-
tons Of society, complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
ternoon Immediately after the arrival Of the great
Northern aRd 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 ncwsmen to
subscribers with promptitude and regularity
1t will be published strictly the CASH principle,
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Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
sonabe terms.