The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-06
TO THE PEOPLE.

lhe session OF Congress, which has Just ter
minated, will be long and gratefully remembered by
all true republicans for the triumphant success Of
many of their cherished principles and measures.
While we heartily rejoice at the triumph Of the prin
eples which il has been constant effort to adyo-
cate and defend, and from which no prosperity, no
adversely, swerye US; we cannot be unmndful
Of the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote of both houses Of Congresss--we aude to the
contemplated withdrawal of their patronage from
the newspaper press. To this decision we cheer
July bow sensible as 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 Of the
people, and to them We confidently appeal TO aid us,
by their patronage in sustaining at the seat OF gov
eminent journal that is nhexiby devoted to their
interests and the true interests OF the country.
tits known to every one, that the chief source Of
sustaining newspaper is not the magnitude Of is
subscription list, so much the advertising patron
age which may be bestowed upon it. In large
commercial cities, indeed the latter is us,,ally the
coneomitant Of the former, as il becomes the OBJ
yious interest of mercantile men TO advertise in
those papers which the most extensively circu-
ated. Washington, however, is differently stu
ated. Deprived Of the advertising patronage Incl
dent TO a mercantile community, and burdened with
peculiar and enormous expenses which are not
elsewhere incurred nothing bat very long list Of
subscribing patrons can sustain paper IN useful
ness-f, indeed, even in existence. The proprie-
tors OF the "Union" have hitherto spared no palms,
and no expense, 10 make their paper worthy OF the
metropolis and worthy of the support Of that great
party under whose banner they are enlisted. In
publishing the most full and ample debates Of the
two houses Of Congress, il is believed before
attempted on this continent in daily newspaper.
they have secured the services Of the best reporter
which the country afforded, but at the enormous
cost Of $4,000 or $4,000 per year. Their sxten-
sive foreign and domestic correspondence is another
large item Of expense, but the instructive useful
ness Of which is so highly commended and appre-
ciAted as to justify almost any outlay TO attain u.
Still, il be evident that these heavy expenses
cannot be borne, unless the subscription list is
mensurate to the undertaking. and although we can
boast Of $1,000 subscribers Including daily, tri-
weekly, and weekly) yet this list must be still
sdersbly enlarged TO enable the proprieors Of the
Union" to sustain all its usefulness, and to insure
again, the aid and support Of all true friends Of re-
publican go Sernment, and pledging ourselves to r,s
newed efforts in the Of the glorious principles
we cherish, we offer the following proposals;
The s'Daily Union, will be published, as here
tofore, at $40 per annum, payable in advance. Its
character hitherto has been almost exclusively polIt
lcal. We purpose in future TO devote portion OF
its columns to domestic news Of general interest,
and TO miscellaneous literature, which, without i'm
pairing its political influence, may render il the more
acceptable to an extended class of readers.
The "semi- Weekly Union'' will be publish
ed every Monday and Thursday, during the recess
Of Co, gress, at IS per annum. This contains all
the matter OBTAINED in the "Daily Union" except
local advertisements. During the sessions Of Con-
gress three numbers instead of two, Oil be issued,
without any extra charge to subscribe.
Enlargement Of the Weekly Union.
The "Weekly Union" is issued every Satur-
day; and as arrangements in progress to enlarge
to double Us present size, shall be
abled to give nearly every article which may appear
in the daily and semi-weekly editions, at the ex
tremely low rate Of 80. We propose also to give,
in this edition, a complete synoptca summary Of
the proceedings in both houses Of Congress-thus
rendering the "Weekly Union" a most valuable
channel Of information to all classes of country
But, TO remunerate w 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 legisa-
ture, Congressional Register" to he issued week.
ly, and TO contain FULL REPORT Of the daily pro-
ceedings and debates of both houses Indeed, the
arrangements which have made with the very
L of mill ia
more full and extended reports than we have pro-
duced during this session, superior as we claim
them 10 be to any preceding ones. The Register
will be made up from the daily reports in the
"Unon," carefully revised by an experienced cdi-
tor, and will constitute complete and authentic
record of the session. An appendix will be added,
uniform with the Register, and to be sent gratu-
tously subscribers, comprising list Of the acts
passed during the session, with synopsis Of their
contents, and reference, when necessary, to pre-
vious legislation. This will form the most com
plete history of the sessions of Congress, and will
be furnished at the low price of sEvENTr-rIvE CENTS
for the next session. ..-. .".
~ PosrMAsrERs are authorized &c net
agents; and by sending five yearly 81 bscribers,
with the subscription money, for either the Daily,
SEMI Weekly, Weekly, will be entitled to one copy
of the same edition as they furnish us subscribers
for.
ns- The CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER will be fur
nshed them on the same terms.
IL NEWSPAPERS publishing our pro spectus,
with the notes attached, until the LIST Of December
next, will be entitled, during the next session of
Congress, to receive copy of the Congressional
Register and Tri- Weekly Union
Clubs ,ciu be furnished Nth
copies of the Daily for $40 90
S do Semi Weekly 20 90
10 do do IS 90
5 do Weekly 8 90
10 do do Is 90
90 do Congressional Register 10 90
The name of no person will be entered upon our
books unless the payment of the subscription be
made in advance. g.. .ae...
BY A. Green, Auctioneer.