The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-12
NILES,S REGISTER.

THE Subscribers 10 the "REGIsTER" respectfully
will be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
In transferring this work to the seat Of the National CO.
vernmen arc 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
and obeying convictions of the advantages
which must result 10 its numerous and intelligent patrons
For we will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which 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 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 be circulated among the
People.
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 determined that it shall not partakc of
sectional or partisan character, but present fair and
honest record to which all parties in all quarters OF the
country DESTROYS Of asccrtanng the truth may refer with
confidence. In making this avowal are not Ignorant
how difficult u is 10 prejudces from own mind
and TO satisfy that intolerance which only sees the truth IN
its own decisions but far the fability Of human
judgment will enable do justice, 1t 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 pariisans resort even our convictions OF
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
we do not intend TO surrender tho right TO speak OF
principles with usual freedom TO defend what we
deem to be the true policy Of the country but IN doing
we Will not he influenced by special interests or geogra
phical lines, and properly respect the opinions of others
for we, too, believe that truth is victor without yio
ence" and that the freedom of discussion and the right Of
decision among the estimable privileges Of
intelligent People
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
arly suspicious, for Nth The Of the srtra
session Of Congress ,oH The publication of
polume and we have already made arrangements TO
lay before readers, in sufficient detail, every event
which may transpre in that body and TO insert all docu
monts speeches. &c OF interest IL is also our intention
TO furnish TO subscribers eyatufosiy at the termina
ton Of each session, supplement containing all che lars
passed hereat, Of general interest with analytical index
We will thus render the Register still more valuable
Congressional record for popular reference for the
reader will then only be enabled the progress
of the laws but will be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined to
newspapers in each State, limited TO copies pub
shcd by the order Of the for the use Of its Of