The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-19
NILES'S REGISTER.
THE, Subscribers to the REsIsTER" are resp

TINE Subscribers to the REGISTER are respectfully
informed that after the frs day e Se,Sr inert it
In transferring this work to the seat Of the National Co.
vernment not only complying with the wishes of
large number Of distinguished Of both parties, but
carrying into effect design long entertained by its found
err, and obeyng convictions of the advantages
which must result to its numerous and intelligent patrons
For will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which of the objects Of
the Register to 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 due to
its character that should avail itself Of every advantage
that will add to its national reputation and usefulness, and
Washington City necessarily the point which tho
most valuable and authentic intelligence Of general in
teres is concentrated thence to be circulated among the
People. w"
The change of location will not however produce any
change in the original character plan Of the work. which
will be faithfully adhered under all circumstances, and
especially determined that it shall not partake of
sectional partisan character but present fair and
honest record which all parties in all quarters Of the
country DESTROYS Of asccainng the TRUTH may refer with
confidence. In making this avowa we not ignorant
how difficult it is to preudices from mind
and to satisfy that intolerance which only the truth in
its own decisions; but far the albiliiy Of human
judgment will enable us TO do Justice it shall be done; for
we have had that kind of experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised with the miserable
shifts to which partisans resort our convictions Of
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality. Yet
we do not intend to surrender the night to speak OF
principles with usual freedom, to defend what
deem to be the policy of the country but in doing
we will not be influenced by special interests geogra
phcal lines and properly respect the opinions Of others
for We too believe that "truth is victor without yio
lencc and that the freedom Of discussion and the right Of
decision among the most estimabe privileges Of
intelligent People. s.-. =. ......
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
liay suspicious, for NTH The Of the ertra
Of Congress mill the publication Of
pou,nc and we have already made arrangements to
lay before readers, in sufficient detail every event
which may anspre in that body and to insert all docu
mens, speeches, &c Of interest IL is also intention
to furnish TO subscribers, gratuosy, ut the termna
passed ereai Of general interest with an analytical index
We will thus render the Register still valuable
Congressional record for popular reference for the
OF the laws, but will be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined to
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shed by the order OF the for the use of its Of