The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-22
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL UNION AND Ape

CONGRESSIONAL UNION AND APPENDIX,
&c. &c.
TIME undersigned respectfully inform the public,
Il that, with the approaching session ofCongress,
they will begin the publication Of the "Congression-
al Union" and "Appendix." The first win contain
full and accurate history Of the daily proceedings
OF both branches Of the national legislature Il will
be compiled with such care, that every citizen who
is interested in the public affairs will find il COM
plete synopsis Of their proceedings, and q ready
book Of reference upon all questions which come
before them.
r The second, (the "Appendix, ~ will contain eve
ry speech which is delivered in the House Of Rep
resenaiives and Senate during the session. report
ed length by full and able corps of congression-
al reporters and revised before publication by the
authors, whenever il is requested. These two
works will be strictly impartial and are intended to
be interesting and useful to the man of business,
and to the politician Of the one party, % of the
other.
1t may be said, without exaggeration that the next
session Of Congress- is destined TO be ono Of the most
important which has taken place since the f0unda-
tion of the government. tits the long session. Il
Is the session which will develop the plan of the
present administration. Its measures will stamp
the character ofour institutions for years to
Some OF the most important questions which arc
connected with foreign relations or our domestic
concerns, will be presented for their consideration.
The final measure Of ratifying the constitution of
Texas, which Is TO consummate her admission into
our Union, and the admission Of her members into
our public councils--every measure which affects
the Oregon question---our relations with Mexico
well the final decision on the revived Zoll-Ve-
rein treaty,-these and other measures which are
more or less connected with foreign relations,
will come under the review of the approaching Con-
gress. Most Of the eminenty important questions
which relate to our internal conccrns--thc revision
of the tarif-the adoption of the best mode for pre-
serving the public moneys variety OF commercial
MISUNDERSTANDING the best system for our navy
these and others will constitute mass OF business
Of Congress- and much of the attention Of the peo-
pie. They will all be reported by the "Congression-
al Union"
The Daily, Semi Weekly, and Weekly Union,
will, as usual embrace interesting variety Of mat
ter POLITICAL scientific and literary subjects along
with current news of the day. The editor will con-
time to devote all his energies to the improvement
Of 'Thc Union" He finds many accomplished
men in this city. The administration has brought
with it considerable accession of talents. Several
tried and distinguished members Of the democratic
party have accepted Office under it. Some Of them
have literally contributed their literary labors TO
benefit and hope TO enlist others in our service.
Besides the time is not far distant when the editor in
tends to call other talents to his assistance. His am
btion is, TO make his paper worthy OF the metropolis
ofhe Union He is persuaded that, with tho facilities
which his position enables him to employ; with the
official and other materials placed within his reach;
and with the aid of the correspondence which he 10
attempting establish in foreign countries, paper
may be published, which 10 not unworthy of the
support Of his country. In undertaking the task,
he knew he had many difficulties to overcome, many
lessons to learn, many sacrifices to encounter. Ho
knew that amid the arduous cares Of new theatre,
he could not at first do justice even to hmscf but
his zeal has never tagged. What enthusiasm and
industry can effect, will be fully accomplished.
Some errors he may have already committed. But
upon one point, he can speak with great pleasure
and with equal freedom The men who are admin
istering this government arc working-men, anxious,
as he believes do their duty, to serve their cour-
try to carry the pledges under which the Presi-
dent was elected and the great principles of the par
ty. So long as the administration Is conducted IN
this spirit and upon those principles he 10 prepared
to cooperate with them in the public service; and
to give them, as he promised in his prospectus, "a
fair, liberal, and efficient support"
We feel deep sense Of gratitude for the prompt
manner in which our political friends in every Sec
ton Of the country have already come forward 70
sustain the "Unions''
May we not hope that our friends throughout the
United States will continue to assist our labors, and
prevail upon their friends to take some one edition
Of the "Union.' III
UfAs this will be the long session Of Congress,
and will probably last eight months, we have con:
cluded to publish the CoNGREssIoHAL UNIoH ard
APPENDIX on the following
TERMS
For the Congressional Union, II so per copy.
For the Appendix, III SO per copy.
Clubs will be furnished with Ten copies Of either
the above works for VIZ; Icsnty.tire copies for
$25
EXTRA WEEKLY AND sEMEwEEKLY UNION.
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paper printed at the seat of government during the
session Of Congress only, we will furnish them the
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