The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-16
TO BE CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.


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.
'rhe limits of Prospectus will not permit of more
than brief Ell position OF the Plan and Principles up
ON which the publication will be under taken.
The prominent feature of the paper will be PoLir
cAK. Ii will battle realously for sound Republican
Democracy, with view to the greatest good of the
greatest number" or THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
The world is indeed governed too much, and IL
isequay true that power is constantly stealing from
the many to the few" The Editor will therefore
contend for little government possible that little
emanang 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 mem
Der of the Republican Confederacy.
IL 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:
Ii will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation calculated to benefit lordlng
few at the expense ofthe people great whole.
1t 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 an IN
suton, and revealed its corruptng and demoraizing
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will secuts he General Government
entire control of 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 denominaed The
Exchequer," "lndependent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent"
1t will sirenuously oppose all HIdH TARIFF regula-
tons, but will favor Tanff for much revenue as
may be required TO carry forward Government upon
the simple and economical principle, and at the
afford incidental protection to American IN
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-the
rohhng of Peter In cav Paul--especlay a q moment
when the General Government is largely in debt and
suffers serious Pecunlary entertainments
1t will advocate increase OF, and an improve
ment in the Navy firmly believing that in its efhci-
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, VIII ch should be ndeibly impressed upon
the heart of everv true American citizen.
The paper will extend a cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all measures essen
tally Democratic and intended to benefit the entire
American People-while at the same time it will not
hesitate to expose all abuses OF trust and power, whe-
Their committed by the Chief Executive Of the natien,
or any other servant of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrgues OF
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they found eDdeavoring 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 it
somewhat 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 never wrong, but al
ways efficient" and he is willing to abide the fulfil
ment Of the sentiment in due time and in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganzaton, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the pretensions of all candidates
for Office prior to the regular nominations by ma
jorty 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 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
cal departments, will be strictly attended to- and eve
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician but to all classes and cond
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 prompttude 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