The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-14
NILES'S REGISTER.

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informed that after the FIRST day Of September neEt
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In transferring this work the Of the National Co
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large number of distinguished of both parties, but
carrying effect design long entertained by It's ound-
and obeying our own convictions OF the advantages
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its character that should avail itself OF every advantage
that will add to it's national reputation and usefulness and
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most valuable and authentic intelligence of general IN
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People.
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and to satisfy that intolerance which only sees the uth IN
its decisions but far the tall1bity OF human
Judgment will enable do justice, II shall be done for
we have had that kind Of experience IN editorial duties
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intelligent People ,..-
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