The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-08
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BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
1t 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 'Q
The limits of Pr ,s2ectus will not permit OF more
than brie Exposition of the Plan and Pnneipies UP
on which the publication will be undetakep-
The prominent feature Of the paper VIII be POLITE
cAK. Il will battle zealously for sound Republican
Democracy, with view to 'he sfe1res' goou VI 'he
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The world is indeed governed too much, and II
il equally true that power constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor viii therefore
contend fr as little government as posi- That little
emanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in its application to all.
IL will advocate the retention Of much ndivid
liberty a. 10 consistent with the security of each
Der Of the Republican CoDfederacy.
II will respect the persons the rights, the property
and the prejudices Of all.
1t will acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
err over thai OF money and corporate privileges.
II will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation is calculated TO benefit loroIing
few at the expense ofthe people great whole.
1t will oppose the establishment Of a MONEY MA
CHINE In the shape of a United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger Of such an IN
stiiution and revealed its coruptng and demoralzln.
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will secure the General Government
entire control OF its funds to carry its operations
without restraint, subject such regulations may
prevent its misapplication by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
EXchequer," "lndependent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent" t
" il will sfrenuously oppose all HIGH TARIFF regula-
tons hut will favor a Tariff for rs much revenue 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
dustTy
It will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robbing of Peter to pay Paul-especialy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassmcDts.
IL will advocate increase of, aud an improve
ment in the Navy, firmly believing that in its efic-
ency consists the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR, was injunction of the Father Of our
Country which should be indelbly 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 10 benefit the entire
American Psope-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 natien,
any other servant of the People.
Ii will fully reveal the workings and intTigues 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 foundation of Clay, without regard to
the purity Of the principles upon which the Republic
originally established.
In regard to the candidate for the Presidency
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
menl of the sentiment in due time and act ia accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganization but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the pretensions of all candi laie
for office prior the regular nominations by a
jory Of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short the editor will labor zcalousIy to advance
the moral and political happiness OF the whole People
and carry out far may be practicable the doc
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
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
the politician, but to all classes and cor.d
lions Of society complete metropolitan news
paper
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