The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02
NILES,S REGISTER.

THE Subscribers to the "REGIsTER" respectfully
will be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
In transferring this work 10 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
err and obeyins convictions OF the advantages
which must result to It's numerous 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 at the sacrifice OF much time and
labor In addition to these facilities, the Register has
become identified with history, that due TO
its character that should avail itself Of every advantage
that will add 10 its national reputation and usefulness and
Washington City is necessarily the point at which the
most valuable and authentic intelligence of general in
erest is concentrated thence 10 be circulated among the
People. ,.
The change of location will not however, produce any
chlngc in the original character plan othe work. which
viii be faithfully adhered to under all circumstances and
especially We determined tina, II shall not parakc OF
sectional partisan character, but present fair and
honest record, TO which all parties in all quarters OF the
country DESTROYS Of ascertaning the TRUTH may refer Nth
confidence In making this avowal not ignorant
how difficult it is to prcjudices from mind,
aud 10 satisfy that intolerance which only sees the truth IN
its own decisions but FAR the falibty of human
Judgment viii enable do justice, i shall be done for
we have had that Kind OF experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised US with the miserable
SHIFTS To which parsans resort VI our convictions OF
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
We do not intend 10 surrender the right TO speak of
principles with usual freedom, 10 defend what
deem TO be the policy Of the country but in doing,
VIC VIII not Oe Influenced by special interests or groea-
phica lines and properly respect the opinions of others
for too, believe that "trlih is victor without
encc and that the freedom OF discussion and the right Of
decision among the most csmalle privileges of an
intelligent People
Tho period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
ary anpciars for nth he commencement IF he erird
session NJ Congress miH me publication If
poitn aud We have already made arrangements TO
lay before readers in sufficient detail every event
which may transprc in that body and TO insert all docu-
mcnts speeches, &c. Of interest IS also intention
to furnish to subscribers graiouSiy at the temlna-
ton OF each session, supplement containing all The lars
passed srea Of general arest with analytical index
We will thusscnder the Register still more valuable
Congressional record for popular reference: for the
reader will then only be enabled tho progress
Of the laws but viii be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined to
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