The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-08
TO THE PEOPLE.

The session Of Congress, which has just ter
minated, will be long and gratefully rememberedb by
all true republicans for the triumphant success OF
many Of their cherished principles and measures.
While heartily rejoice at the triumph ofthe prln-
eiples which il has been our constant effort to adyo-
cate and defend, and from which no prosperity, no
adversely, can swerve US; we cannot be unmindful
Of the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote Of both houses Of Congress--we allude to the
contemplated withdrawal Of their patronage from
the newspaper press. To this decision we cheer
tuly bow, sensible as are Of the patriotic motives
which have led TO IT. But that this decision of
Congress- increases rather than dminishes our
claim TO the support Of higher power--thai ofihs
people, and to them we confidently appeal to aid u.s.
by their patronage, in sustaining at the seat Of gov
eminent journal that is innexbly devoted To their
interests and the true interests Of the country
IL is known to every one, that the chief source Of
sustaining newspaper is not the magnitude of its
subscription list much a. the advertising patron
age which may be bestowed upon it, In large
commercial cities, indeed, the latter is usually the
coneomitant of the former, il becomes the OBJ
yious interest Of mercantile men 10 advertise in
those papers which are the most extensively circu-
ated. Washington, however, is differently stu
ated Deprived Of tho advertising patronage Incl
dent TO a mercantile community, and bardened with
peculiar and enormous expenses which are not
elsewhere incurred, nothing but 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, 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 ofsl2,O 900 or $4,000 per year. Their extern
siye foreign and domestic correspondence is another
large item Of expense, but the instructive useful
ness Of which is so highly commended and appre-
eiated as to justify almost any outlay TO attain IT,
Still, 1t must be evident that these heavy expenses
cannot be borne, unless the subscription list is COM
mensurate to the undertaking; and although we can
boast of $4,000 subscribers, Qncuding daily, TIL
weekly, and weekly yet this list must be still con-
siderably enlarged to enable the propretors of the
"Union" to sustain all its usefulness, and to insure
them against pecuniary loss. Invoking, then,
again, the aid and support of all true friends of re-
publican government, and pledgng ourselves to re-
newed efforts in the cause Of the glorious principles
We cherish, We offer the following proposals.
The "Daiiy Union'' viii be published, as here
ofore, at $40 per annum, payable in advance. Its
character hitherto has been almost exclusively polit
ca 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 its political influences may render it the more
acceptable TO an extended class of readers.
The "Semi- weekly Union'' will be publish
e. every Monday and Thursday, during the recess
Of Congress, at IS per annum. This contains all
he matter contained in the "Daily Union" 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 Uniono is issued every Satur
day; and as arrangements in progress to enlarge
1t to near double " present zs shall soon be en-
abled to give nearly every article which may appear
in the daily and scmi-weekly editions, at the ex
tremely low rate Of ~. We propose also to give,
in this edition, complete synoptical summary Of
the proceedings in both houses of Congress-thus
rendering the weekly Unionn most valuable
channel Of information to all classes of our country
sivc subscription list Is absolutely Indispensable
Congressional Register.
In addition to the foregoing, we have resolved to
publish, during the sessions of the national legsla
ture, Congressional Rsgisler," to be issued week
lv nd IN fair . oc A.. J.u-.
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
"Unon," carefully revised by an experienced ed-
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-
tously to 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 sEvENTY-rvE CENTS
for the next session.
~ PosrMAsTERs are authorized &c act as our
agents; and by sending five yearly s,ibscribers,
with the subscription money, for either the Daily,
Semi Weekly, or Weekly, will be entitled to one copy
of the same edition as they furnish us subscribers
for. lsra ..la. ha..
~ The CoNaREssIoNAL REGIsrER will be fur
| nished them on the same terms. @
If NEWSPAPERS publishing our prospectus,
with the notes attached until the LIST Of December
next, will be entitled, during the next session of
Congress. to receive a copy of the Congressional
| Register and Tri- Weekly linton.
Clubs ipiu be furnished acih .a
| copies of the Daily for $40 90
| 5 do Semi-Weekly 20 90
| 10 do do IS 90
S do Weekly 90
| 10 do .-s do Is 90