The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-08-17
PROSPECTUS OF A NEW
EVENING EXPRESS,
BY NJ. HARDEN ANDREWS.

EVENING EXPRESS,
BY M HARDEN ANDREWS.
It's believed that wide field is presented, at tn.
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 POLITE
cAK. 1t 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 IL
is equally true that "power is constantly stealing from
the many 10 the few" The Editor will therefore
contend for little government as possible that htte
emanatng from and controlled by the People, and
uniform in its application to all.
Ii will advocate the retention of as much ndiv dual
liberty as is consistent with the security of each MEM
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 ofmoney and corporate privileges.
1t will oppose arbitrary and unjust legislation, or
such legislation as is calculated to benefit lorGlIng
few at the expense ofthe people great whole
IL 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 in
stitut'on and revealed its corupng and demorazing
tendency. 1t will support however any scheme OF
finance which will secure the General Government
without restraint subject to such regulations as may
prevent its misappicaton by Government officers
whether that scheme of finance be denomnated the
Exchequer," "ndependent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent
tons but will favor a Tariff for as much revenue
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
dustry.
1t will oppose the Land Distribution scheme-he
robbing Peter to pay Paul-especialIy at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecuniary embarrassments.
II will advocate an increase OF, and an improve
ment in, the Navy, firmly believing that in its effic-
ency consists the protection of nation from foreign
insult and aggression In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
Foa WAR;" injunction of the Father of our
Country, which should be indelibIy impressed upon
the heart of every true American citizen.
The paper will extend cordial support to the pre-
sent National Administration in all
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-
ther committed by the Chief Executive Of the nasn
any other servant Of the People.
II will fully reveal the workings and intrigues OF
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
they found eDdeavoring build up splendid Go.
yernment 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 Tor the next Presidency II
is somewhat premature to declare any particular per-
sonal preference, especially when SO 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
of the sentiment in due time, and act in accord
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganization, but will not hesitate to with all
fairness and candor the pretensions of all candidates
for Office prior to the regular nominations by ma
joIy of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short the editor will labor zeaiousy 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 exact justice to all
men,"
In addition to it's political character the Express
will contain the usual variety found in the best jour
nails OF the country Its literary, news and CONNER
cia departments will be strictly attended to- and
ry effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
TO the politician, but to all classes and cond-
tons 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 newsmen to
subscribers with prompttude and regularity.
1t will be published strictly 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.