The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-05
NILES,S REGISTER.

TINE Subscribers to the "REGIsTER" are respectfully
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In transferring this work to the Of the National Co.
vernmen we are not only complying with the wishes Of
large number of distinguished OF both parties, but
carrying into effect design long entertained by found
err and obeylng own convictions Of the advantages
which must result to its numerous and intelligent patrons
For we will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which it is one of the objects Of
the Register" present 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 it due
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
tees is concentrated thence to be circulated among the
People.
The change of location will not however produce any
change in the original character plan the work. which
will be faithfully adhered to under all circumstances and
especially are we determined that it shall not paake of
sectional or partisan character, but present fair and
honest record, to which all parties in all quarters Of the
country DESTROYS of the TRUTH may refer with
confidence In making this ayowal we are not ignorant
how difficult it is to prejudices from mind,
and to satisfy that intolerance which only the truth
It's own decisions but far the fallibty 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 us with the miserable
shifts to which parsans IL our convictions of
duty would permit departure from srct neutrality Yet
we do not intend TO surrender the right TO speak of
principles with usual freedom, TO defend what
deem to be the true policy Of the country but in doing,
we WI" not pe influenced by special interests or geogra-
phical lines and properly respect the opinions Of others
Tor we, too, believe that "truih is victor without vo
ence and that the freedom OF discussion and the right of
decision among the most estmable privileges Of
intelligent People ..' MAI ta
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
arly suspicious for uh me commencement If the sTtra
session Of Congress uiH the publication of
neg volume and have already made arrangements 10
lay before our readers in sufficient detail. every event
which may transpre in that body and to insert all docu
mcn's speeches, &c. Of interest II is also intention
to furnish to subscribers grattosiy, at the ermna
ton OF each session, supplement containing all The lars
passed theai Of general iaires with analytical index
We will thus render the Register" still more valuable
Congressional record for popular reference: for the
reader will then not only be enabled to trace the progress
of the laws but will be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined TO
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