The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-09

BY M. HARDEN ANDREWS.
Its 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 PoLITl-
cAK. 1t will battle zealousIy for sound Republican
Democracy, with view to the greatest good OF the
greatest number" OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The world is indeed governed too much," and it
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 and controlled by the People, and
uniform in its application to ALL
1t will advocate the retention of as much individual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each men,
Der of the Republican Confederacy.
1t will respect the persons, the rights, the property
and the prejudices 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, or
such legislation is calculated to benefit ordllng
few at the expense ofthe people as great whole.
1t will oppose the establishment of MONEY MA
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Fast
experience has fully taught the danger Of such an IN
stilution and revealed its coupng and demorallzlng
tendency. 1t will support, however any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control its funds to carry on its operations
without restraint, subject to such regulations as may
prevent its misapplication by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated ne
Exchequer," Independent Treasury" or "Flscal
Agent"
1t will srenuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regula
tons, but will favor Tariff 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-the
robbng of Peter to pay Paul-especialy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecuniary endorsements.
1t will advocate increase Of and an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in its efici-
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, which should be ndeliby impressed upon
the heart of every 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-whle, 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 naon,
! or any other servant Of the People
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues OF
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they are found endeavoring to build up splendid Go
vernment through the aid Of irresponsible money
power upon q foundation of Clay, without regard to
the purity of the principles upon which the Republic
was originally established.
is somewhat premature to declare any particular per.
sona preference, especially when many good and
sterling Democrats ned 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
ment of the sentiment in due tme and act in accord
| ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
Qanzaton, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the pretensions of all candidates
for Office prior to the regular nominations by ma
oriy of the People, through their delegates or other
wise.
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, 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. Its literary news, and CONNER
ca departments will be strictly attended to- and eve
y effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the politician but to all classes and condl-
| tons of society, 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-
sonabe terms.