The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-07
TO THE PEOPLE.


u true republicans for the triumphant success Of
many Of their cherished principles and measures
While we heartily rejoice at the triumph of the rrn
'Ipes which il has been constant effort 10 adyo-
ate and defend, and from which no prosperity, no
diversity, swerve US; we cannot be unmlndful
Of the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote OF both houses Of Congress:-ws sllude TO the
contemplated withdrawal of their patronage from
me newspaper press. To this decision cheer
FULLY bow, sensible as we 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 powsr--thRt ofhs
OsOpisj and to them confidently appeal to aid US,
by their patronage, in sustaining at the seat Of gov
eminent journal that is niexiby devoted to their
interests and the true interests of the country.
1t s known TO every one, that the chief source of
sustaining newspaper is not the magnitude Of its
subscription list, so much ar the advertising patron
age which may he bestowed upon il. In large
commercial cities, indeed, the latter is usually the
eoncomtAnt of the former, 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 mercantile community, and burdened with
peculiar and enormous expenses which are not
elsewhere incurred, nothing but very long list of
subscribing patrons sustain paper in useful
ness-if indeed, even in existence. The proprie-
tors OF the "union" have hitherto spared 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, it is believed, ever before
attempted on this continent in a daily newspaper,
they have secured the services Of the best reporters
which the country afforded, but ut the enormous
cost Of sl2, 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 sppre-
ciated as to justify almost any outlay to attain it,
Still, It 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, Including daily, tri-
weekly, and weeky) yet this list must be still con-
siderably enlarged to enable the proprieors 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 pedging ourselves to re-
newed 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 polit-
ical. 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
lpatr tfa IA.
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 "Daiiy 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 Union" ia issued every Satur.
day; and as arrangements in progress to enlarge
1t to near double Us present size, 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 g. We propose also to give,
in this edition, complete synoptcal summary of
the proceedings in both houses Of Congress-thus
rendering the weekly Unionn a most valuable
channel of information to all classes of our country.
But, to remunerate for this enterprise an 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
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 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 an 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-
tousy to subscribers, comprising a 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
pIee history of the sessions of Congress, and will
be furnished at the low price of sEvENrY-vIvE CENTS
for the next session.
~ PosTMAsrERs are authorized tic act as our
agents; and by sending us five yearly s, bscribers,
with the subscription money, for either the Daiiv
SENT 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
nished them on the same terms.
u. NEWSPAPERS publishing our prospectus.
with the notes attached, until the lst OF December
next, will be entitled, during the next session of
Congress, to receive a copy of the Congressional
Register and 7T- Weekly Union.
t.r Clubs mill be furnished Nth
5 copies of the Daily for GAO 90
do Semi weekly 90 90
~ DO do IS 90
S do Weekly 90
10 do do IL m
20 do Congressional Register 10 90
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