The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-07
NILES'S REGISTER.

TIME Subscribers the "REGIsTER" are respectfully
will be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON
In transferring this work to the seat Of the National Co.
venmcn we not only complying with the wishes of a
large number Of distinguished men of both parties, but
carrying into effect design long entertained by It's found
err and obeying convictions Of the advantages
which must result its numerous and intelligent patrons
For we will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which OF the objects of
the Register present to its readers and which have
heretofore been obtained at the sacrifice of much time and
labor In addition to these facilities, the Register" has
become so identified with history, that it due to
its character that it should avail itself Of every advantage
that will add 10 its national reputation and usefulness aud
Washington City is necessarily the point ut which the
most valuable and authentic intelligence of general in
crcst concentrated thence TO be circulated among the
People. '
The change Of location will not however, produce any
change IN the original character plan othc work which
will be faithfully adhered under all circumstances and
especially arc we determined that it shall partake Of
sectional or partisan character, but present fair and
honest record TO which all parties in nil quarters of the
country, dcsirous Of asccrtanng the truth may refer with
confidence. In making this avowal not ignorant
now dicuit II IS TO remove preudces from our own mind
and to satisfy that intolerance which only the truth
ITS own decisions but so far rs the iallby OF human
judgment will enable do Justice, shall be done for
we have had that kind of experience editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised us with the miserable
shifts 10 which parsans resort il our convictions Of
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
we do not intend 10 surrender the right 10 speak of
principles with our usual freedom, defend what
deem TO be the true policy Of the country but in doing,
We viii not be influenced by special interests Ecoga-
tcal lines and properly respect the opinions of others
for We, too, believe that "truth is victor without vo
ence and that the freedom OF discussion and the right Of
decision are among the most ostmable privileges OF
Intelligent People
The period Tor the contemplated removal is also pecu
harly alspclous, for nth he IF The extra
session Of Congress wH The publication Of
ncw roLte; and have already made arrangements 10
lay before our readers, in sufficient detail every event
winch may transpre in that body, and to insert all docu
mnnts speeches. &c Of interest II is also intention
to furnish to subscribers grutonsg at tho termina
ton Of each session, supplement containing al c tatrs
passed herca Of general interest with analytical index
We will thus render the Register still more valuable
Congressional record for popular reference for the
reader viii then not only be enabled to trace the progress
Of the laws but viii be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined 10
two newspapers in each State limited TO copies pub
shcd Ivy the order Of the government for the use OF its Of