The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-03
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OF THE CONGRESSIONAL UNION AND APP
" PENDIX, &c. The undersigned respectfully
inform the public, that, with the approaching scs-
sion of Congress, they will begin the publication of
the " Congressional Union" and Appendix. -
The first will contain full and accurate history of
tn daily proceedings of both branches of the ma
tional legislature. 1t will be compiled with such
care, that every citizen who is interested in the
public affairs will find it a complete synopsis of
upon ali questions which come before them.
The second, (the "Appendix, will contain
every speech which is delivered in the House of
Representatives and Senate during the session, re-
ported at length by full and able corps of con-
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by the authors, whenever it is requested. These
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complished men III this city. The administration
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ents. Several tried and dsting uished members of
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airy iabors to our benefit and hope to enlist 9TH
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when the editor intends to call other talents to
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APPENDIX on the following
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RITCHIE & HETSM
WAsHSeroN. August 1. 1s45-octS
NAVY AGENTS OFFICE
Norfolk October 2nd 1915