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THE MESSAGE.

This document appears to be generally
well received, by men of all parties. 1t is
temperate-frec from sectional prejudices,
and manifests sincere desire 10 promote
the welfare of the country. 1t gives plain
and Ineligible exposition of our national
affairs; and, while the language used is mild
and conciliatory, its general tone is firm and
decided. On tho subject Of the tariff, the
President is sound. He takes a decided
stand in favor of the discriminating princi-
pie; and that is the corner stone of protec-
ton. The Globe so regards it, and has at
tackled that part of the message with much
bitterness. If the President ever entertain
ed ultra southern doctrines on this subject
he has abandoned them, and we consider
him now pledged for dscriminative protec-
ton, 10 the full extent Of revenue purposes
and when it is recolected that largely in
creased expenditure is contemplated for the
frontier defences and the navy, there can be
no doubt that ample scope will be found for
its exercise.
The most important topic of the message,
however, is the currency. and on this there
is more diversity Of opinion. The more ar
dent friends Of strong and efficient Bank,
So" liue to hope from the Exchequer pro-
ject; while much larger class are inclined
to regard it favorably, as an experiment.
The truth is, the whole currency question
has been afoat for the past twelve years,
and cannot be settled question for years
to come. The locoiocos repudiated the on
~ system that had prored successful, for the
sake of experiment; the wings are torec!os-
ed against resort to it, and therefore must
embark upon the wide ocean of untried ex-
pedients. Capt. Tyler is now headed for
the Exchcquer port. The crew are casting
the lead and sounding their way along eau
tiously, with an honest desire to bring the
ship of state safely into port and happy
day will that be for the country when she is
again safely anchored inside the breakwater
of sound sense and practical experience.
The following synopsis embraces the lead
ing features of the document.
The message commences by an appropri.
ate acknowledgment of the blessings we have
received from the giver of all good
The acquittal of Mcleod is alluded to, and
the propriety of granting the general gov
eminent further power in similar cases sug-
gesled. No atonement has been made by
the British government for the outrage upon
the Caroline. The President says:-
This Government can never concede TO any for.
elsn Government the power, except in case of the
most urgent and extreme necessity, of invading its
territory either TO arrest the persons destroy the
property of those who may have violated the mum
'lpa laws OF such foreign Government or have dis
regarded their obligations arising under the law of
nations The territory of the United States must be
regarded rs sacredly secure against all such inva-
SONS, until they shall voluna riy acknowledge their
inability to acqut themselves of their duties TO 9th
FRS. And IN announcing this sentiment do but af- !
hrm principle which no nation on earth would be |
more ready 10 vndicnte at all hazards than the peo
pie and government of Great Britain"
Grogan was given up upon representa-
ton of the facts to the English authorities.
The correspondence in this case will be pub
|ished. Mr.. Stevenson has made an adyan-
tageous arrangement relative to the duties
on rice. There is nothing new relative to
The northeastern boundary, Spain has
Jailed TO pay the interest on our claims. The
Treaty between Belgium and the U. States
has failed, in consequence of its no, having
been ratified by the former government
within the time specified. As respects the
right Of search claimed by the Ensl ish, the
message speaks in tone of decision which
he circumstances call for. The PresiJen,
.ays;-