The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-11
TO THE PEOPLE.

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-
eipes which il has been constant effort TO adyo-
cate and defend and from which no prosperity, no
adversely, can swerve us; we cannot be unmindfll
OF the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote OF both houses Of Congress;-we alude to the
contemplated Withdrawal of their patronage from
the newspaper press. To this decision we cheer
fully bow sensible as are 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,
oy heir patronage, in sustaining the seat Of gov
eminent journal that is nAexibly devoted to their
interests and the true interests of the country.
1t is known to every one, that the chief source Of
sustaining newspaper is not the magnitude Of It's
subscription list, so much the advertising patron-
age which may be bestowed upon it, In large
commercial cities, indeed the latter is usually the
eoneomitant Of the former, as il becomes The OBJ
vious interest of mercantile men to advertise in
those papers which the most extensively circu-
lated. Washington, however, is differently stu-
ated. Deprived Of the advertising patronage Incl
dent TO mercantile community, and burdened with
peculiar and enormous expenses which are not
elsewhere incurred, nothing but a very long list.of
subscribing patrons can sustain paper in useful
ness-if, indeed, even In existence The proprie-
tors OF the Union" have hitherto spared no pains,
and no expense, to 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, is believed ever before
attempted on this continent in a daily newspaper
they have secured the services Of the best repor,ers
which the country afforded, but at the enormous
cost ofsl2,OOO or $4,000 per year. Their extern
ave foreign and domestic correspondence is another
large item of expense, but the instructive useful
ness OF which ia 40 highly commended and appre-
eia'ed as to Justify almost any outlay to attain IT,
Sui, 1t must be evident that these heavy expenses
cannot be borne, unless the subscription lis, is COM
mensurate to the undertaking; and although we can
boast of $4,000 subscribers, (including daily, tri-
weekly, and weekly) yet this list must be still con-
siderably enlarged to enable the proprietors of the
Union" 10 sustain all its usefulness, and to insur.
them against pecuniary loss. Invoking, then.
again, the aid and support Of all true friends Of re-
publican government, and pledging ourselves to re-
ne~ed efforts IN the cause OF the glorious principles
we cherish, we offer the following proposals:
The "Daily Union" will be published, as here
tofore, at $40 per annum, payable in advance. Its
character hitherto has been almost exclusively polt
cal We purpose in future to devote a portion of
its columns to domestic news Of general interest,
and to miscellaneous literature, which, without i'm
pairing It's political influence may render it the more
acceptable to an extended class Of readers.
The 'semi- Weekly Uniono 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 "Daiiy Unioa," except
local 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 "Weekly Union" is issued every Satur-
day; and as arrangements in progress to enlarge
IT to near double lis present size, we shall soon be en-
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 synoptical summary Of
the proceedings in both houses of Congress-thus
rendering the weekly Union" most valuable
channel of information to all classes of our country
But, to remunerate us for this enterprise, an extern
slve subscription list is absolutely Indispensable
Congressional Register.
In addition to the foregoing, we have resolved to
publish, during the sessions of the national lepsla-
ure, Congressional Register" to be issued week.
y, and to contain FULL REPORT of the daily pro-
ceedings and debates Of both houses. Indeed. the
arrangements which we have made with the verv
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 an experienced edi-
tor, and will constitute complete ard authentic
record Of the session. An appendix will be added.
uniform with the Register, and to be sent gratui-
ously to subscribers, comprising a list of the acts
passed during the session, with synopsis of their
contents and a 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 sEvENrr-FIvE CENTS
for the next session. ,-
~ PosTMAsrERs are authorized to act as our
aSeh's' anu ny sehuihS us hVe yearly SUBSCRIBERS,
with the subscription money, for either the Dailv
Semi Weekly, or Weekly will be entitled to one copy
of the same edition as they furnish us subscribers
for. '.., .....
~ The CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER will be fur
nshed them on the same terms. ....
~ NEWSPAPERS publishing prospectus,
with the notes attached until the 1st of December
next, will be entitled, during the next session Of
Congress, to receive copy of the Congressional
Register and Til Weekly Union. ..
Clubs toiu be furnished Nth
copies of the Daily for $40 90
do Semi Weekly 90 90
10 do do IS 90