The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-11-30
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BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

By NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
lis believed that wide field is presented at the
presen time In The city aud county of Philadelphia,
for spirited, bold and independent afternoon jour
nal
The limits of Prospectus will not permit of more
than brief Ex position OF the Plan and Principles up
on which The publication will be undertaken.
The prominent feature OF the paper viii be PoLIri-
oAk. 1t will battle zeaIously for sound Republican
Democracy, with view TO he greatest good Of the
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
The world is indeed governed too much, and il
is equally thai power Is constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend FIR as little government possible that little
emanaling from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application to ALL
IL will advocate the retention of much individual
Liberty is consistent with the security of each mem
Der of the Republican Confederaey.
IL will respect the persoas, The rights, the property
and the reJudices of all.
Ii VIII acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
or, over that OF money and corporate privileges.
II viii oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as is calculated to benefit orGllng
few at the expense OF the people as great whole.
Ii will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma
in the shape of United States Bsnk. Past
experience has fully taught the danger Of such in
sihutloD and revealed lis corupng and demoralziDg
tendency. Ii will support, however any scheme of
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control of It's funds TO carry its operations
without restraint, subject to such regulations may
prevent its misappicaiion by Government officers
whether iha, scheme of finance be denominared The
Exchequer," "lndependent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent
sit will sirenuously oppose all HiGH TARIFF regua-
tons but will favor Tariff for much revenue
may be required 10 carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle, and at the
time afford incidental protection To American In
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-he
robbing OF Peter to pay Paul-especialiy at moment
when the General Government largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassncn,s.
Ii will advocate an increase of, aud an Improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that IN lis effici-
sncy consists the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression In TIME OF PEACE PRLPARE
FOR WAR;" injunction of the Father Of our
Country, VIII ch should be lndeliby impressed upon
the heart Of eyerv true American citizen.
The papef will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures essen
italy democratic and intended to benefit the entire
American Poope-whie, at the same time, it will not
hesitate xpose Ill abuses OF trust and power whe-
Their committed by the Chief Executive OF the natsn,
any other servant Of the People
1t will fully reveal the workings and iDtrigues OF
corrupt and selfish pol iicians, especially when
they are found endeavoring 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 for the next Presidency ii
is premature to declare any particular per-
sona 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
menl of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party
ganizaton, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the pretensioDs of all cand iaes
for office prior TO the regular nominations by ma
joiy Of the People, through Their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zealousy TO advance
the moral and political happiness OF The whole People,
and to carry out, far may be practicable the doc
trines of The Fathers Of Democracy, summed up
in the simple phrase, Equal and 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
cal departments, will he strictly attended to, and
ny effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
lions 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 ncwsmen to
subscribers with promptitude and regularity.
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Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-
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