The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-10-07
OF A NEW


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Paper,
TO BE CALLED THE
EVENING EXPRESS,
by NJ HARDEN ANDREWS.
present time liz 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 undei'axe q,
The prominent feature Of the paper WIZ DC ro,ir'
cAK. Ii will battle zeaousIy for sounu nePu ~
Democracy, with view TO the greatest eoou VI tue
greatest number" or rHE AMERICAN PEOPLE. :.
The world is indeed governed too mucn, anu II
the m,ny 10 the few The Editor will therefore
contend r as little government as possible that te
smon,,,ng from ard controlled by the People, and
uniform in lis application 10 all
II viii advocate the retention OF as much indis dual
be,tv as is consistent with the security OF each mem
Der Of the Republican Coniederacy.
II will respect the persons, the nights, the property
and the prejudices OF all
/, 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 as is calculated to benefit lorGlIng
few at the expense ofthe people as great whole
Il will oppose the establishment Of a MONEY Ma
CHINE in the shape OF United States bank. Fast
stiiution and revealed its colruptng and demorazing
tendency. 1t will support, however, any scheme of
finance which will secure the 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 denominaied The
Exchequer," "lndependent Treasury" or Fiscal
Agent
IL will srenuousy oppose all HIGH TARIFF regua-
tions but will favor Tariff for az much revenue
- f>vvy ri Mt
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-the
robbing OF Peter to pay Paul-esPecally at moment
when the General Government is largely in debt, and
suffers serious pecunary embarrassmcnis.
Ii will advocate increase Of, aud an improve
ment in, the Navy firmly believing that in It's efcl-
ency consists the protection of our nation from foreign
insult and aggression. In TIME OF PEACE PREPARE
FOR WAR;" Injunction of the Father of our
Country, VIII CHI should be indelibly 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 PsOple-whe, at the same time, 1t will not
hesitate expose all abuses of trust and power, whe-
ther committed by the Chief Executive of the nalisn
or any other servant Of the People.
1t will fully reveal the workings and intrigues of
corrupt and selfish politicians, more especially when
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
was originally established
In regard to the candidate for the next Presidency
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 wrong, but al
ways Efficient, and he is willing to abide the fulfil
IS has l.at. oct ina
ance Herewith.
The paper will recognise the efficiency of Party or
ganizaiion, but will not hesitate to canvass with all
fairness and candor the pretensions of all candi laes
for Office prior to the regular nominations by
joIy Of the People, through their delegates other
wise.
In short, the editor will labor zeaousIy TO advance
the moral and political happiness Of the whole People,
ando carry out, as far may be practicable the doc
trines of the Fathers Of Democracy, as 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
~ effort used to render the paper acceptable not only
to the mere politician but to all classes and condl-
tions 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 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 promptude and regularity.
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