The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-12
TO THE PEOPLE.


many of their cherished principles and measures.
While we heartily rejoice at The triumph ofthe Prin-
cipes which il has been constant effort to adSo-
cate and defend and from which no prosperity, no
adversely, can swerye US; We cannot be unn.ndful
OF the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote OF both houses Of congress:-we aliude 10 the
contemplated withdrawal Of their patronage from
the newspaper press. To this decision We cheer
fully bow, sensible of the patriotic motives
which have led TO it, But trust that this decision Of
Congress increases rather than diminishes our
claim to the support Of higher power-that ofths
people, and to them we confidently appeal to aid US,
by their patronage, in sustaining at the of gov
eminent journal that is ndexiby devoted TO their
interests and the true interests Of the country.
Ii is known to every one, that the chief source Of
sustaining newspaper is not the magnitude OF its
subscription list, much the advertising patron
age which may be bestowed upon II. In large
commercial cities, indeed, the latter is usually the
eoncomitant Of the former, as il becomes the OBJ
yious interest of mercantile men TO advertise in
those papers which the most extensively eircu-
lated Washington, however, is differently stu
ated. Deprived Of the advertising patronage Incl
.
peculiar and enormous expenses which not
elsewhere incurred, nothing but very long list OF
| subscribing patrons sustain paper in useful
| ness-f, indeed, even in existence. The prophe-
tors Of the "Union" have hitherto spared pans,
and no expense to make their paper worthy Of the
metropolis, and worthy Of the support of that great
party under whose banner they arc enlisted. In
publishing the most full and ample debates OF the
two houses Of Congress, il is believed, ever before
attempted on this continent in daily newspaper,
they have secured the services Of the best reporters
which the country afforded, but at the enormous
cost OF sl2 900 or $4,000 per year Their extern
sve foreign and domestic correspondence is another
large item Of expense, but tho instructive useful
ness Of which is so highly commended and appre-
eiaed as to justify almsst any outlay TO attain il
Sill, it must be evident that these heavy expenses
cannot be borne, unless the subscription list Is
nensurate to the undertaking. and although we can
BOAST Of $4,000 subscribers, (includng daily, TIL
weekly, and seekly,) yet this list must be still con-
,iderably enlarged to enable the propretors Of the
Union" To sustain all its usefulness, and to insure
hem against pecunisry loss. Invoking, then,
gain, the aid and support Of oil true friends Of
publican government, and pledging ourselves to re-
,ewed efforts in the Of the glorious principles
We cherish, we offer the following proposals.
| The "Daily Union" will be published, as here
'ofore, at $40 per snnum, payable in advance. It's
character hitherto has been almost exclusively polt
zeal. We purpose in future to devote portion OF
Us columns to domestic news of general interest,
and to miscellaneous literature, which, without i'm
airing its political influence, may render it the mora
acceptable to an extended class of readers.
The "semi- Weekly Union'' will be publish
ed every Monday and Thursday, during the recess
Of Congress, at IS per annum. This contains all
the matter contained in the "Daiy Union," except
.oca advertisements. During the sessions Of Con-
gress three numbers instead of two, will be issued
without any extra charge to subscribers.
Enlargement OF the weekly Union.
| The "WeekIy Union" is issued every Satur
day; and arrangements in progress to enlarge
to near double lis present sire, shall be
abled to give nearly every article which may appear
in the daily and semi-weekly editions, at the ca
tremely low rate of 80. We propose also to give,
in this edition, complete syuoptioal summary of
the proceedings in both houses of Congress--thus
rendering the Weekly Union" a most valuable
channel Of information to all classes of our country
But, to remunerate us for this enterprise, extern
sive subscription list is absolutely Indispensable
| Congressional Register.
In addition to the foregoing, we have resolved to
publish, during the sessions of the national egisla-
ture Congressional Register" to be issued week.
| Iy, and to contain FULL REPORT of the daily pro-
ceedings and debates Of both houses. Indeed, the
arrangements which we have made with the very
best corps of reporters will enable US to give even
| more full and extended reports than we have pro-
duced during this session, superior as we claim
them to be to any preceding ones. The Register
| will be made up from the daily reports in the
"Union," carefully revised by experienced edi-
| tor, and will constitute complete and authentic
| record of the session. An appendix will be added,
uniform with the Register, and to be sent gratui-
tously to subscribers comprising list Of the acts
passed during the Session, with synopsis of thsir
contents, and reference, when necessary, to pre-
vious legislation. This will form tho most COM
plete history of the sessions Of Congress, and will
be furnished at the low price of sEvENrY-rVE CENTS
for the next session. ."
| IJ PosTMAsTERs are authorized to act as our
agents; and by sending us five yearly subscribers,
with the subscription money, for either the Daily
Semi Weekly, Weakly will be entitled to copy
of the same edition as they furnish subscribers
for.
10 The CONGREGATIONAL REGISTER will be fur
nished them the same terms.
~ NEWSPAPERS publishing our prospectus,
with the notes attached until tho LIST Of December
next, will be entitled, during the next session Of
Congress, to receive a copy of the Congressional
Register and Tr- Weekly Union.
i Clubs ,ciH be furnished Nth +
| copies of the Daily for $40 90
S do Semi Weekly 20 90
i 10 do do 49, IS %
5 do Weekly 90
| 10 do do Is 90