The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-01-22
TOrTHE People,

triumphant success of many Of theirc clier-
ished principles and measures. While we
heartily rejoice at the triumph Of the prn.
ciples which ii has been our constant eff,
fort TO advocate and defend, and from
which no prosperity, no adversely can
swerve us; we cannot be unmindful ofthe
attidude in which we are placed by a re.
cent vote of both houses Of fCongress:-we
allude to the contemplated withd rawal Of
their patronage from the newspaper press.
TO this decision we cheerfully low SEN
sble as we are of the patriotic motives
which have led to it. But we trust that
this decision of Congress increases rather
than diminishes our claim 10 the support
of higher pow er--that of the people; aud
to them we confidently appealto aid US;
by their patronage, in sustaining at the
seat Of government journal that is in
1exibly devoted 10 their interests of the
country.
ltis known to every one, that the chief
source ofsustaining newspaper is notihe
magnitude ofits subscribtion lists, so much
as the advertising patronage which may
be bestowed upon it. In large CONNER
cial cities, indeed, the latter is usually
the concomitant Of the former, as it be.
comes the obvious interest OF mercantile
men 10 advertise in those papers which are
the most extensively circulated. WASH
ington, however, is differently situated.
| Deprived OF the advertising patronagein-
cidentto a mercantile community, and
burdened with peculiar and enormous ex-
penses which are not elsewhere incurred,
nothing but avery long lists ofsubscriblng
patrons can sustain paper in usefulness
If, indeed ever in existence e. The pro-
| prietors Of the "Unon" have hitherto
spared no pains, and no expenses, to make
their paper or,hy of The metropolis, and
wcrthy OF the support Of that great party
under whose banner they are enlisted. Ia
publishing the most full and ample debates
Of the two houses OF Congress, it is be.
lieyed, ever before attempted on this con.
tnent in a daily newspaper, they have
secured the services of the best reporters
which the country afforded, but at the
enemies cost of $4,000 or $4,000 per
year. Their extensive foreign and do
mestic correspondence is another large
item of expense, but the instructive use.
fulness Of which is so highly commended
aud appreciated as TO justify almost any
outlay to attain it. Still, it must be evil
dent that these heavy expenses cannot be
mensurate TO the undertaking; and al
though we can boast of $4,000 subscribers,
(includng daily, tri.weekly, and weekly,)
yet this list must be still consid derably en-
larged to enable the proprietors of the
''Union" TO sustain all its usefulness, and
to insure them against pecaniary loss. Ia.
voking, then, again, the aid and support
OF all true friends of republican govern.
meut, aud pledging ourselves to renewed
efforts 10 the cause Of the glorious princi-
pies we cherish, we offer the following =
promise.
The "DAILY UNION" will be publish.
ed as heretofore, at $40 per anum, paya.
BILE in advance. Its character hitherto
has been almost exclusively political. We
purpose in ia ure to devJte a portion Of
is columns to domestic news of general
interest, aud TO missceilaDe eous literaturs.
which, without imparing its political in.
iuence, may renier it the more accepta.
Bile to an extended class Of readers.
The "SEMI,WEELY UNION" will be
published every Monday and Thursdzy.
luring the recess of Congress, at $5 per
lunum. This contains all the matter cont
aimed iu the "Daily Union," exceptlocal
During the session Of
Congress three numbers, instead of two,
will be issued, without any extra charge
o subscribers.
Enlargement of the weekly Union.
The "WEEKLY UNION" is issued
avery Saturday; and as arrangements are
n progress TO enlarge it TO near double its
present size, we shall soon be enabled to
i've nearly every article which may appear
n the daily and semi, weekly editions, at
he extremely low rate of 81. We pro.
'ose also to give, in this edition, com-
,lete synoptical summary of the proceed.
pgs in both houses Of Congress-thus rens
ering the "Weekly Union a most val
able channel Of information TO all classes
# our country. But, to renumerate us
or this enterprise, an extensive subscrib~
ion list is absolutely Indispensable.
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.
In addition 10 the foregoing, we have
esolve TO publish, during the session of
he national legislature, Congressional
tegister,' 10 be issued weekly, aud to
ontan FULL REPORT of the daily pro-
eedings and debates of both honses. In
eed, the arrangements which we have
lade with the very best corps ofreporters
ill enable us TO give even more full and
xtended reports than we have produced
uring this session, superior as we claim
hem to be TO any proceeding ones. The
,egister will be made up from the daily
eports in the ''Union,' carefully revised
y an experienced editor, and will con-
Iitute complete and authentic record
the session. APPENDIX will be added,
inform with the Register, and to be senk
ratuitous!y TO subscribers, comprising a
st of the acts passed during the session,
ith synopsis of their contents, and
,gislaII;rnsn when necessary, TO previous
o., i: - ---;h f,rna the most COM
nd Will be furnished at the low prioa 81
twenty-five CENTS for the next sess;on
" PosTMAsTERs are authorized 10 az.
our agents; aud by sending US Eve wear.
bscribers, with the subscribt;on
oney, Tor either the Daily, Semi, Weeklv
weekly, will be entitled TO one conv.s