The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-26
NILES'S REGISTER.
Sec. ". Y. Lii. Antiquarian Assoe,ai,

TINE Subscribers to the "REGIsTER are respectfully
viii be published IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
In transferring this work to the seat OF the National 20.
vernmcn,, not only complying with the wishes OF
large number of distinguished men OF both parties, but
carrying effect design long entertained 10y lis found
er. and obeyng convictions Of the advantages
which result to its numerous and intelligent patrons
For will there have additional facilities for procuring
those facts and documents which is of the objects ot
the Register present 10 its readers, and which have
heretofore been obtained at the sacrifice of much tune and
labor In addition 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
crest concentrated thence to be circulated among the
.'eople.
The change of location will not however, produce any
change the original character plan OF thework which
will be faithfully adhered 10 under all circumstances and
especially determined tina, il shall not partake Of
sectional partisan character, but present fair and
honest record 10 which all parties IN all quarters OF the
country, desirous OF asccrtanng the truth, may refer with
confidence In making this avo"al we arc not ignorant
hos difficult it remove pciudces from mind,
and 10 satisfy that intolerance which only sees the truth IN
lis own decisions, but so far the iaibiny OF human
udmcn, will enable do justice, Shall be done for
have had that kind of experience in editorial duties
which has thoroughly disguised us with the miserable
shifts 10 which partisans resort even II our convictions OF
duty would permit departure from strict neutrality Yet
VIC do not intend 10 surrender the night TO speak Of
prime pies with usual freedom, TO defend what We
deem to be the true policy OF the country Int in so doing,
we VIII DC lHHucnctu ny VI e'ogi-
pca lines, and properly respect the opinions OF others
for too, believe that "ruh is victor without vio
encc and that the freedom OF discussion and the night Of
decsion among the most estimablc privileges Of an
intelligent People.
The period Tor The contemplated removal is also pecu
arly suspicious, for nth the Of The srra
Of Congress ,rH the publication of
coiume and have already made arrangements TO
lay before readers, in sufficient detail, every event
which may ,ansprc in that body, ar 10 insert all docn-
mcns, speeches SC Of interest II is also our intention
to furnish subscribers, graftously al the termina
lion Of each session. supplement continuing all ne idTs
passed rred NJ general iafres, it'll analytical index
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