The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-24

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informed that after the first day Of September merit it
will be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
In transferring this work to the Of the National CO.
vornment, not only complying with the wishes Oft
large number of distinguished men of both parties, but
carrying into effect design long entertained ty found
er, and obeyng convictions of the advantages
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ITS character that should avail itself of every advantage
that will add TO its national reputation and usefulness and
Washington City is necessarily the point at which the
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People.
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wall he faithfully adhered to under all circumstances and
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and to satisfy that intolerance which only secs the truth
its own decisions but far the fallhiy Of human
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have had that kind uf experience editorial duties
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