The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-17
PROSPECTUS
az the
UNION AID APPENDIX


az the
CONGRESSIONAL UNION AND APPENDIX,
&c. &c.
TIME undersigned respectfully inform the public,
i that with the approaching sessions Congress,
they will begin the publication of the "Congrcssion-
al Union" and "Appendix." The first viii contain
full and accurate history Of the daily proceedings
of both branches of the national Legislature will
be compiled with such care, that every citizen who
is interested in the public affairs viii find It a COM
plete synopsis Of their proceedings, and ready
book of reference upon all questions which come
before them.
The second, (the "Appendix, ~ will contain eve
ry speech which is delivered in the House Of Rep
resentatives and Senate during the session. report
ed at ergth by full and able corps of congression-
al reporters and revised before publication by the
authors, whenever it is requested. These two
works will be strictly impartial and are intended to
he as interesting and useful 10 the man of business,
and to the politician Of the one party, az OF the
other.
ltnay be said without exesgeration, that the next
session Of Congress is destined to he of the most
important which has taken place since the founda-
ton Of the government. Il is the long session. IL
is the session which will develop the plan OF the
present administration. Its measures will stamp
the character of our institutions for years to come.
Some Of the most important questions which
connected with our foreign relations or domestic
concerns, will be presented for their consideration
The final measure of ratifyng the constitution of
Texas, whichis TO consummate her admission into
our Union and the admission of her members into
our public councs--every measure which affects
the Oregon question--our relations with Mexico
well the final decision on the revived Zoll-Ve-
rein frealy,--these ana other measures which are
more or less connected with our foreign relations
will come under the review of the approaching Con-
gress. Most of the eminently important questions
which relate to internal concerns--the revision
Of the tarifthe adoption of the best mode for pre-
serving the public moneys-a variety of commercial
Observation-Disclosures the best system for our navy
these and others will constitute mass of business
which is calculated to command much OF the time
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 an interesting variety OF mat
ter POLITICAL scientific, and literary subjects, along
with current news Of the day. The editor will con-
tinue to devote all his energies to the improvement
of "Thc Union" He finds many accomplished
men in this city The administration has brought
with 1t 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 abors to our
benefit; and we hope to enlist others in service.
Besides the time is not far distant when the editor in
tends call other talents to his assistance. His am-
btion is, to make his paper worthy OF the metropolis
ofhe Union He lis persuaded that, with the facilities
official and other materials placed within his reach;
and with the aid Of the correspondence which ne is
attempting to establish in foreign countries, paper
may be published which is 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. He
knew that amid the arduous cares of new theatre,
he could not at first do Justice to himself; 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 are working-men, anxious,
as he believes to do their duty, to their coun-
try, to carry out the pledges under which the Presi-
dent was elected and the great principles of the par
ty. So long as the administrator, is conducted ~
this spirit and upon those principles, lie is prepared
to cooperate with them in the public service; and
to give them, he promised in his prospectus, "a
fair, liberal, and efficient support
We feel deep sense Of gratitude for the prompt
manner in which political friends in every sec
ton Of the country have already come forward to
sustain the "Unioni"
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 "Unon." $3.50
ISAs this will be the long session Of Congress,
and viii! probably last eight months, we have con.
cl,ded to publish the CoNcREssIoNAL UNION and
APPENDIX on the following
TERMS. 49,,
Fer the Congressional Union, vi so per copy
For the Appendix, 81 so per copy.
Clubs will be furnished with Ten copies of either
the above works for $l2; Iireniy.Gre copies for
sos.
EXTRA WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKLY UNION
IFFor the accommodation Of those who desire
paper printed at the seat Of government during the
session Of Congress only, we will furnish them the
EXTRA UNION as follows:
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