Mobile register and journal., 1845-10-16
PROSP ECTUS

'Congr essiOnaI U,liono and ttAppe ndix.''
YNllE UNDERSIGNED respectfully inform the
u public, that, with The commencement oflhe ap-
nroachng Of congress, they will begin the pub
| licatlon OF the Congressional Union" and Sap
pendx." The first will contain fail and accurate
history OF the daily proceedings of both branches OF
the national legislature. II will be complied with
such care, that every citizen who is interested in the
public affairs will find itn complete synopsis of their
proceedings, and ready book of reference upon all
questions which come before them.
The second, C"the Appeudix") will contain every
speech which rs delivered in The House Of Represen-
tatves and Senaie during The session. reported al
length by full aud able corps OF cong ressional
porters and revised before publication by The authors,
whenever it requested. These two works will be
strictly mpartialand are intended he interesting
and useful 10 the of business, and In the polili-
clan OF the one party, as Of the other.
Ii may he SAID without eXaggeration, that the next
session of Congress- destined to be of The most
important which has taken place since the iounda-
ton Of the government. II IL the long session. 1t
is The session which will develope the general plan
Of the present administration. Its measures will
stamp the character Of our Institutions for years
come. Some Of the most important questions which
connected with our foreign relations, do
nestle concerns, will be presented for their consider
| alton. The final measure Of ratfying the consti,u
ton OF Texas. which sto consummate her admission
into Union, and the admission of her members
into our public councils--every measure which af-
fleets the Oregon questIon-our relatione with mexi-
co--as well as the decision on the revived ZOl-
Veren treaty these, and other measures which
more or less Connected with foreign relations,
will come under the review of the approaching Con-
gress. Most OF the eninentv important questions
which relate to our internal concerns-lhe revision
oil the tari-the adoption Of the best mode for pre-
serving the public money-a variety Of commercial
mezsures-perhaps the best system for regulating the
important interest Of Texas-the Indian question
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these ana others will constitute mass Of business
which is calculated 10 command much Of the time Of
Congress, and much Of the attention Of The people.
They will all be reported by the Congressional
Union"
The Daily, Semi-Weekly, and Weekly Union,
will, usual embrace an interesting variety OF mai
ter on POLITICAL sc,eati6c and literary subjects, along
with the current news of the day. The editor will
continue To devote all his energies 10 the improve
ment of the 'The Union'' lie finds many accom-
plished men in this city. The administration has
brought with it considerable accession Of talents.
Several tried and distinguished members ofthe dem
ocratic party have accepted Office under il. Some OF
them have literally contributed their literary labors
10 benefit; and we hope TO enlist others in our
| service. Besides, the time is moi far distant when
the editor intends to call other talents TO his assls
| lance. His ambition Is, 10 make his paper worthy
| Of the metropolis Of the Union. He is persuaded
that with the facilities which his position enables
him Ia employ; with the official aud other materials
placed within his reach; and with the aid Of The cor
respondence which he is attempting TO establish in
foreign countries, paper may be published, which
is not unworthy OF the support Of his country. In
| undertaking the task, he knew he had many difficult
lies to overcome, many lessons learn, many sacr-
fees to encouater. He knew that, amid the arduons
cares Of new theatre, he could at at first do
justice himself; but his zeal has never flag
ged. What enthusiasm and industry effect, will
be fully accomplished Some errors he may have
IL. AA1 n.s, h.
spe1k with great pleasure and with equal freedom.
The men who are administering this government are
working men, anxious, as he belle yes, 10 do their
duty, TO serve their country, carry out the pledges
under which the President elected, and the great
principles of the party. So long The administra.
lion ID conducted in this spirit, and upon those prin-
ciples, he is prepared to cooperate with them 10 tho
publio service; and to give them. ms he promised
in his prospectus ga fair, liberal and efficient sup
port"
We feel a deep sense of gratitude for the prompt
manner in which political friends in every sec.
sustain The Union.' May hope that our friends
throughout the United States will continue to assist
| our abors. and prevail upon their friends TO take
some one edition of the 'Union."
As this will be the long session Of Congress, and
will probably last eight months, We have concluded
10 publish the Coasrsssionai Union aud aPpsndis
the following
For The Congressional Union, 81 so per copy.
For The Appendix, 81 so per copy.
| Clubs will be furnished with Ten copies Of either o.
| the above works for $l2; Isssniy fve copies fol
| s25.
| EXTRA WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKLf UNION.
| For the accommodation Of those WIN desire pa
per printed the seat of government during the
sion OF Congress only, will furnish them with tn
| EXTRA UNION as follows:
Semi-Weekly. Que COPY so S,
| Six copies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
| Twelve comics "a OF
Weekly, One copy .................. o.
| Twelve copies. 10 0,
| 90 twenty-five copies. ........ 20 On
! THE UNION