The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
NILES,S REGISTER.

TTNHEkSubscribers the REGISTER are respectfully
will be published IN THE CRY of WASHINGTON
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 obcying convictions Of the advantages
which 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 to present to its readers and which have
heretofore been obtained the sacrifice Of much time and
labor In addition these facilities the Register has
become identified with history, that it seems due to
its character that it 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
most valuable and authentic intelligence of general in
ercs concentrated thence to be circulated among the
People.
The change Of location will not however, produce my
change in the original character plan of the work. which
will be faithfully adhered to under all circumstances and
especially determined that it shall not partakc OF
sectional partisan character, but present fair and
honest record which all parties in all quarters Of the
country, desrous OF ascertainng the truth, may refer with
confidence. In making this avowal not ignorant
how difficult is TO prejudccs from mind,
and to satisfy that intolerance which only the truth
its decisions but so FAR as the falliby 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 parisaps il our convictions Of
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
we do not intend to surrender the right to speak OF
principles with our usual freedom, 10 defend what
deem to be the true policy of the country but in doing,
will not be influenced by special interests gcogra
phcal lines and properly respect the opinions Of others
for we, too believe that truth is victor without VIC.
ence and that the freedom Of discussion and the right OF
decision among the most estimablc privileges OF
intelligent People.
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
nry aispicious, for ,cih the commencement Of the era
session IF Congress ,rH The publication Of
toinme and have already made arrangements to
lay before our readers, in sufficient detail every event
which may transpre in that body and to insert all docu
mens speeches. &c. of interest 1t is also our intention
to furnish 10 our subscribers graionsy at the ,crmina-
tion Of each session, supplement containing all the a,os
passed erea Of general with analytical index
We will thus render the Register still more valuable as
reader will then not only m enabled to trace the progress
Of the laws but will be furnished with thom enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined 10
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