The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-31
TO BE CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. harden ANDREWS.

TO BE
EVENING EXPRESS,
NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.
1t is believed that wide field is presented, at ihs
present time, la 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 under taken.
The prominent feature of the paper will be PoLIri-
oAk IL will battle zealously for sound Republican
Democracy, with view 10 the greatest good Of the
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
The world is indeed governed too much, and 1t
equally true that power is constantly stealing from
the many TO the few" The Editor will therefore
contend tr as little government possible That little
elnanating from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application To all.
IL will advocate the retention Of - much individual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each
Der of the Republican Confsderacy.
will respec; the persons, the rights, the property
and the prejudices Of all.
twill acknowledge the superiority of mental pow
or, thai Of money and corporate privileges
Ii will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation,
such legislation is calculated To benefit lordhng
few at the expense ofthe people great whole.
IL will oppose the establishment of MONEY Ma.
CHINE in the shape of United States Bank. Past
experience has fully taught the danger If such in
stuton, and revealed its coIupng and demoraiizlng
tendency. 1t will support however any scheme of
finance which will secure he General Government
entire control Of It's funds, carry It's operations
without restraint, subject to such regulations may
prevent its misapplication by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denominated The
Exchequer," Independent Treasury" Fiscal
Agent"
tons, but will favor Tariff for much revenue
may be required to carry forward Government upon
the most simple and economical principle, and at the
time aford incidental protection to American in
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
robting of Peter to pay Paul-especially at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious pecuniary endorsements
IL 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" injunction of the Father Of our
Country, VIII oh should be indeliby impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures
TALLY democratic, and intended 10 benefit the entire
American PeopIs-whe, at the same time, it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses Of trust and power whe
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the nation,
any other servant of the People
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrgues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, especially when
they found endeavOring to build up splendid 90.
vernment through the aid of irresponsible money
power, upon foundation of Clay, without regard to
was originally established.
In regard 10 the candidate Tor the Presidency it
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
ment Of the sentiment in due time and act in accord
anae Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganizaton, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the preensons Of all candidates
for office prior to the regular nominations by ma
joIty 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 as 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
nails of the country Its literary, news, and CONNER
cal departments, will be strictly attended to- and
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
TO the mere politician, but to all classes and condI-
lions of society, complete metropolitan news
paper.
The Evening Express will be published every af-
ternoon Immediately after the arrival Of the great
Northern aad 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 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,
al TWO CENTS per copy, or TWELVE CENTS weekly,
payable to the carriers.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most rea-