The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1847-11-27
PROSPECTUS FOR THE
CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE,
And Annendix

NV Il issne tnis sHeet rs specimen nuHlOtE VI
w Congressional Globe, to apprize the public of
renewed preparations part to issue 1t for the
approaching session. and 10 invite subscriptions. We
select the proceedings of the Senate of the Oath and
25th of last February, for the sample, because they
are on important Subjects and we have great Ior-
ton of the matter standing. The two Houses having
contracted with us for the work on such terms az en-
abes us nvio to make complete reports, to multiply
and issue the numbers in quicker succession IMAM
heretofore and without increasing the price TO sub
atty and high official sanction thus bestowedOn the
publication. We shall incre 'se the volume at least
one third beyond the ordinary bulk, and endeavor to
add to its usefulness by extending still further its large
circulation.
This last is the least important point in the view
of Congress. Faithful and durable reports of the de-
bates of the body are of value in proportion TO the ex
tent Of their circulation among the people. Ii Is in
this way tuat Congress brought into the presence OF
ITS remote constituens-that it obtains easy access
and holds communication with them from day to day,
and Ten0ers the gOvernnen mt really representative
Having received from all parties in Congress the
strongest marks OF appreciation and confidence, in the
liberal means and permanent contract voted TO con-
ne the work, we snail not be found wanting in the
impartiaiy and industry necessary to the due fulfil
ment of the engagement on our part. The next ses-
sion Will task to the utmost the best efforts OF those
connected with the undertaking. 1t will he distn
eushed by discussions of extraordinary interest," and
results of abiding concern. The war, its orign and
conduct by officers in the cabinet and in the field, Will
furnish the subjects OF profound inquiry and consider
alton. The terms Of peace, disposition to be made Of
conquest, the consequences 10 DC drawn from all that
has been done, affecting parties in this country,
and especially as bearing the approaching Pres-
dental electiOn-wi open up novel and powerfully
operating discussions rendering the councils at WASH
ingtOn during the next year, pregnant OF good or
evil to this continent those of Rome were to the old
world in the days Of her early energy. Such field
for deberation and action presented TO any
previous Congress. All that has transpired, or may
tanspre before the close of approaching session O
of Congress- in New Mexico, California in the capt.
tai of Mexico, and the provinces still dependant on 1t,
will come under the consideration OF the next Con
gress. Its debates will contain the history of the
war; and its action determine its RESULTS whether they
he decided by arms or diplomacy. And whatever Is
developed concerning this vast and interesting matter
the floor of Congress or in the Executive messages,
will be found recorded in the Congressional Globe
and Appendix.
The Congressional Globe is made up of the daily
proceedings of the two Houses Of Congress and
printed on superfine double royal paper, with small
type (previrr and nOnpare,) In quartO form, each
number containing royal quarO pages. The speech
of the members in this first form, are condensed
served for the Appendix All resolutions, motions,
motions, and other proceedings given in the forms
of the Journals. with The yeas and nays on very i'm
pOrtant questions.
Every member will have opportunity to read his
rearks before they put to press, and alter our
report If he shall think it incorrect.
The Appendix is made up of the Presidents An
nual Message. the reports of the principles officers
of the Government that accompany il, and all Speech
of Members of Congress written out revised Wy
themselves. 1t is printed in the same form as the
Congressional Globe, and usually makes about the
srme number of pages burning session.
Burning the first month or six weeks of session,
therO is rarely more business done than will make
two aumbers week-one of the Congressional
Globe and enc the Appen dix hut during the Ie-
mBinder of the session there is usually matter for
for two or three numbers of each every week. The
next session will he unusually interesting; therefore
we calculate that the Congressional Glope and Ap-
pendix together will make near 5000 large quarto
pages printed in small type-previer and n0npareil
We furnish compete Indexes to both at the end Of
the session.