The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-16

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subject far the press may be considered its
gan We cannot give all that the papers say in rea-
ton to this subject, is it necessary extracts in
most instances, will be all that find space for
and all that will be required in order 10 reflect the
views ofthe press
From The Albany Erening Journal.
/ The Presidents Messdge.-We have, in the Mes
sage of the President, the agreeable surprise for
which more ofhope than of confidence was INDUCED
| The Message is indeed benefit most Unexpectedly
conferred. With this demonstration OF wisdom and
patriotism from the President the people and the coun-
try may look confidently forward to better times "
There is SO much to commend in this Message that
shall leave others the task of detecting It's de-
fects if such there be- Ours is the grateful privilege
of congrauating our readers upon the appearance OF
document suspicious to the public interests and the
National honor. -.
| That portion of the Message devoted to the subject
of Finance and Currency, is not only the most lnpor
tan but the acceptable. The plan TO be submit
ted to Congress by the Secretary OF The Treasuryan
outline of which is presented in the Message-will
the requirements of the Government and answer
the wants of the people. The reasoning of the Mes
sage upon this whole subject is clear sound forclbe
and practical 1t repudates the iron-age doctrines of
a metal currency. 1t furnishes, in Issues of Paper
based upon and convertible into Specie, currency Of
equal and uniform value. This gives to agriculture,
protection and prosperity, All this is accomplished
without any of the objections and drawbacks to whc b
a United States Bank is liable. And here-should
Congress carry out the plan-havlng provided imam
cia Agent for ls own uses and furnished sound and
sufficient currency TO the people, ends the duty OF Go
veInment.
From the Troy Daily Whg
The Presidents Message This document, we are
gratified to perceive to be received with undis
guised satisfaction by of all parties, 1t is tempe
rate in its Tone free from sectional prejudces, and I'M
bued throughout with what appears to be sincere de-
sire to promote the welfare and prosperity of the coun
try The Wing journals award it almost unqualified
appreciation and those Of the opposition either approve
of it in whole or in part, or else are silent as to what
they conceive to be its merits or dement's
That portion of the message which relates to our
foreign affairs is mild and conciatory yet firm and
decided. The British aggressons upon our com
merce the west coast Of Africa advered to in
the proper manner, and look for the speedy
ton of Congress this subject which nearly con-
Germs the national interests and the national honor
With regard to the Tariff question: it is gratifying
to observe that the Presidents views are sound. He
distinctly advocates discriminating duties, and fixed
and permanent policy
The most interesting portion of the Message is that
Of course which relates to the establishment of Els
cal Agent
1t is of course impossible 10 form accurate OPT
Mon of the character and probable benefits of the pro-
posed institution until the plan itself all its details
shall be received But we feel no hesitation in saying
that there Is strong probability, judging from the
outline before US, that 1t will, 1t adopted prove emf
nently useful and beneficial, provided the necessary
checks shall be imposed upon it by Congress, pre-
vent 1t from ever becoming party engine in
strument of oppression to the State Banks and the
commercial interests of the nation. That feature of il
which provides for the issuing of certificates of depo
sit in sums to suit depostors, is, it strikes u.s. pecu
iarly worthy of commentator. For such certificates
will always be current circulating medium in
every portion of the country, and thus great evil
der which we are now laboring be efectuay rene
died.
1t greatly to be desired that the Secretary plan
for the restoration of the currency should be dis
cussed by Congress in cool and dlspassionate man
ner. National Bank being out of the question: at
least for the present, ii behooves us all to concur in
the adoption OF whatever other may conduce
to the same benefits of such institution and at the
same time be free from all The objections which have
been urged against it, whether justly unjusty,