The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-21
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TO THE PEOPLE.


minated, will be long and gratefully remembered by
all trus republicans for the triumphant of
many of their cherished principles and measures.
While we heartily rejoice at the triumph ofthe prin-
ipes which il has been constant effort TO adyo-
ate and defend and from which no prosperity, no
adversely, can swerye us; we cannot be unmindful
OF the attitude in which we are placed by recent
vote OF both houses Of Congress:--we slude to the
contemplated withdrawal Of their patronage from
me newspaper press. To this decision we cheer
uliy DOW sensible as are Of the patriotic motives
which have led to it, But we trust that this decision of
Congress increases rather than diminishes our
claim to the support of a higher power-that of the
people, and to them We confidently appeal to aid us,
oy the" patronage, in sustaining at the seat Of gov
eminent Journal that is iBAexibly 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, 80 much as the advertising patron
age which may be bestowed upon it, In large
commercial cities, indeed, the latter is usually the
concomltant Of the former, as il becomes the OBJ
Vlous interest OF mercantile men to advertise in
those papers which are the most extensively ereu-
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 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 OF So, 900 or $4,000 per year Their extern
awe foreign and domestic correspondence is another
large item Of expense, but the instructive useful
ness Of which is 80 highly commended and appre-
eiated 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 ia com
mensurate to the undertaking. and although we can
boast of $4,000 subscribers, (includng daily, tn
weekly, and ~eekly,) yet this lst must be still con-
slderably enlarged to enable the propnetors 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 pledging 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. It's
character hitherto has been almost exclusively polt.
zeal. We purpose in future TO devote portion Of
Its columns to domestic news of general interest,
and to miscellaneous literature, which, without i'm
caring its political influence may render il the more
acceptable to an extended class Of readers.
The "semi- Weekly Unionn will be publish
ed very Monday and Thursday, during the recess
Of Coz r"ss, at IS per annum. This contains all
he matter obtained in the "Daiiy Union,' except
local advertisements. During the sessions Of Con-
sress 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 are in progress to enlarge
to near double Us present size, shall soon be en-
abled to give nearly every article which may appear
IN the daily and semi-weekIy editions, at the ex
remely low rate of 50. We propose also to give,
in this edition, complete synoptiea summary of
the proceedings in both houses of Congress--thus
rendering the weekly Union" most valuable
channel Of information all classes of our country
But, to remunerate us for this enterprise an exten
sive subscription list is absolutely Indispensable.
Congressional Register.
In addition to the foregoing, we have resolved 10
publish, during the sessions of The national Iegsa
ture, Congressional Register" to be issued week,
ly, and to contain a 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 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 a reference, when necessary, to pre-
vous legislation. This will form the most COM
pete history of the sessions of Congress, and will
be furnished at the low price of sEyENTr-vrvE CENTS
for the next session. ''"
~ PosTMAsTERs are authorized &c act as our
agents; and by sending us five yearly s, bscrbers,
with the subscription money, for either the Daiiy
Semi Weekly, or Weekly, will be entitled to one copy
of the same edition as they furnish subscribers
for. a '.. "o
10 The CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER will be fur
nished them on the same terms.
IL NEWSPAPERS publishing our prospectus,
with the notes attached, until the lst Of December
next, win be entitled, during the next session Of
Congress, to receive a copy of the Congressional
Register and T,i- Weekly Union
.-.sa.sn Clubs ,oiu be furnished NTH
copies of the Daily for $40 90
do Semi Weekly 90 90
10 do do IS 90
do weekly 90