The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-26
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
Independent Metropolitan fwo penny Afternoon
Pepper,
TO CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

BY M HARDEN ANDREWS
Ii 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 Principles up
on which the publication will be undertaken
The prominent feature of the paper will be POLITE
cAK. II will battle zealousIy for sound Republican
Democracy, with view TO the greatest good VI the
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN People"
The world is indeed governed too much, and II
is equally true that power is constantly stealing from
the many 10 tho few" The Editor will therefore
contend fur as little government possible that little
emanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application to ALL
Ii will advocate the retention of as much individual
liberty is consistent with the security of each
Der of the Republican Confederacy.
Ii will respect the persons the rights, the property
and the prsjudices of all.
Ii will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
er, over tina, of money and corporate privileges.
II will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation or
such legislation as is calculated to benefit lorolng
few at the Expense of the people as great whole.
II will oppose the establishment of a MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger Of such in
stitution aud revealed its coITuptng and demorallzng
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control OF its funds, to carry It's operations
without restraint, subject to such regulations as may
prevent its misapplicalion by Government Officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominaed he
Exchequer" "lndependent Treasury" OF Fiscal
Agent"
1t will sfrenuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regula-
tions, but will favor Tariff for much as
may be required to carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle and at the
same time afford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbing of Peter pay Paul-especiaIly at moment
when the General Government rs largely IN debt and
suffers serious pecunary embarTassments
Il will advocate an increase OF, and an improve
ment in the Navy firmly believing that in its effci-
ency 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 which 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 TO benefit the entire
American People-whe, at the same time, it will not
hesitate 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 ntrlgues OF
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
thew are found endeavorng to build up q splendid Co.
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 Tor the next Presidency
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 wrong but al
ways efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
men of the sentiment in due time and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganizalion but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the preensons of all candidates
for Office prior the regular nominations by ma
jority 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 to 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 its political character, the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
mails of the country Its literary news, and CONNER
cia departments, will be strictly attended to, and
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
TO the politician, but to all classes and condi-
lions 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-
sonable terms