The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26
NTLES,S REGISTER,

THE Subscribers to the REGISTER are respectfully
informed tia. aits. the ers Day e6 Se,ner nsrt j
In transferring this work to the seat Of the National Co.
vernmen we are 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 obeying convictions of the advantages
which must result TO its and intelligent patrons
For we 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 and
become SO identified with history, that it due
its character that II 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
eres is concentrated thence be circulated among the
People. 'ta "a A
The change Of location will not, however, produce any
change IN the original character plan the work. which
will be faithfully adhered under all circumstances and
especially are we determined that It shall partakc of
sectional or partisan character, but present fair and
honest record which all parties in all quarters OF the
country, DESTROYS of the TRUTH may refer with
confidence In making this arowal not ignorant
how dhcnlt II is to remove preudces from our mind
and TO satisfy that intolerance which only the truth
its own decisions; but far the faliby Of human
Judgment will enable 10 do Justice, II shall be done for
we have had that kind Of experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised with the miserable
shifts to which pa;sas resort, 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 usual freedom, TO defend what
deem to be the true policy Of the country but in doing,
we Will not be influenced by special interests geocra
phical lines and properly respect the opinions Of others
Tor we, too, believe that "truh is victor without
ence and that tho freedom OF discussion and the right OF
decision are among the most estmable privileges Of
intelligent People 5f a tIg.,s
The period for the contemplated removal is also pecu
harry suspicious for trifi the Of the erha
SESSION Of Congress ,oH commence the publication If
nctc uolun,s and have already made arrangements
lay before readers in sufficient detail, every event
which may transpre in that body and to insert all doc-
men's speeches. &c OF interest Il is alsn intention
10 furnish 70 subscribers eraioiy at the terDina
ton Of each session, supplement containing all the laos
passed tsrea Of general interest with ytical index
We will thus render the Register still more valuable
Congressional record for popular reference for the
reader will then not only enabled the progress
Of the laws but will be furnished with them enacted
Heretofore their circulation has been confined to
Two newspapers each State, limited TO copies pub
iscd by the order ofiht government for the Of ts Of