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

TINE Subscribers to the REGIsTER" are respectfully
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In transferring this work to the seat Of the National Co
vernment, not only complying with the wishes Of
large number Of distinguished men Of both parties but
carrying into effect design long entertained by its found
er and obeyng own convictions of the advantages
which must result its and intelligent patrons
For We will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which one 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 these facilities, the Register has
become identified with our history that it due
its character that should avail itself 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
terest is concentrated thence TO be circulated among the
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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 are we determined that il shall not partake of
sectional or partisan character but present fair and
honest record to which all parties in all quarters Of the
country DESTROYS Of ascenang the TRUTH may refer with
confidence In making this avowa we are not Ignorant
how difficult Is to remove preudices from our own mind,
and to satisfy that intolerance which only sees the truth in
its own decisions but far the falbllity OF human
Judgment will enable us TO do justice i shall be done for
we have had that kind Of experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised with the miserable
shifts to which partsans resort, convictions of
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality. Yet
we do not intend to surrender the right 10 speak Of
principles with usual freedom, TO defend what we
deem 10 be the true policy Of the country but in doing
VIC VIII NOT De Influenced ny special interests or geogra
phca lines, and properly respect the opinions of others
for too, believe that "truih victor without vio
encc and that the freedom Of discussion and the right Of
decision among the estimabe privileges of
intelligent People.
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
liarly auspeious for u ne Of The ertra
session of Congress UiA The publication IF
volume and We 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
ments speeches, &C. Of interest II is also our intention
to furnish to subscribers, gnousy at the ermina-
ton OF each session, supplement containing all te fans
passed eeat Of general interest with analytical index
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Of the laws but win be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined TO or
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