The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-21
NILES,S REGISTER.

INHEeSubscribers to the REGISTER" are respectfully
i informed that after the first day IF September
will be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
In transferring this work to the of the National Co.
yenment, we not only complying with the wishes Of
large number Of distinguished Of both parties, but
carrying into effect design long entertained ny its found
err and obcyng our own convictions Of the advantages
which must result 10 its and intelligent patrons
For will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which is Of the objects of
the Register 10 present to its readers, and which have
heretofore been obtained at the sacrifice of much time and
labor In addition these facilities, the Register has
become identified with history that il due
its character that it should avail itself Of every advantage
that VIII add TO It's national reputation and usefulness and
Washington City is necessarily the point at which the
most valuable and authentic intelligence Of general in
ercsi concentrated thence TO be circulated among the
People.
The change of location will not, however, produce any
change IN tho original character plan OF the work. which
will be faithfully adhered under all circumstances. and
especially we determined that IL shall parake OF
sectional partisan character but present fair and
honest record, TO which all parties in all quarters Of the
country DESTROYS Of asocranng the truth may refer with
confidence In making this avowa We are not ignorant
how difficult It is TO remove preulices from mind.
and TO satisfy that intolerance which only the truth in
its own decisions: but far the allbilty Of human
Judgment will enable us to do Justice shall be done for
we have had that kind of experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised with the miserable
shifts to which partsaps resort if convictions Of
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
we do not intend to surrender the right speak of
principles with usual freedom, to defend what
deem 10 be the true policy Of the country but in doing
We will not be influenced by special interests gcogra-
phca lines and properly respect the opinions Of others
for We too believe that "truth is victor without vio
lence and that the freedom Of discussion and the right Of
decision among the most cstimabc privileges of
intelligent People. ....
The period for the contemplated removal is also pccu
iary aspicious, for ,ch the Of the erfra
session Of Congress ,rH me publication Of
ncr poims and we have already made arrangements 10
lay before readers, in sufficient detail every
which may transpro in that body and to insert all docu
ments, speeches, he OF interest II is also intention
TO furnish to our subscribers gratmos IT the tcrmna
tion Of each session. apiemen, containing all The inps
passed eredt, Of general aferes with analytical index
We will thus render the Register still valuable
reader will then not only he enabled to the progress
of the laws, but will be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore thor circulation has been confined TO
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