The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-07
From III .Nsp York Sum-
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

We expected Message of graf interest, which
the condition of our national affss warranted and
have not been disappointed. Gu readers, by this
time, have perused it a,tenvely All will be struck
with the Importance Of the topics discusses and the
moderation of its tone and manner TIL oughout- is
simple, comprehensive, smoothly and neatly written,
and as valedictory will long be remembered az one
of the abest Of Executive Messages. Our late cleo
ton for President is, indeed, mater of astonishment
10 the world, conducted under great excitement,
bringing with IT great disappcntn0ts well great
neutrality-suspicious. so nicely balanced, points fire.
quentiy discussed, principles loudly advocated and
yet Conducted without riot, confusion or violence.
Millions engaged in 1t, and yet hben the decision is
made known, all Satisfied, all submitting tranquility to
the will of the people, The President very happily
refers TO this election in proof ofhow firm the basis
which suslains our Government, and how long it is
likely to endure In our foreign relations every thing
Is Peaceable and promises to remain II is mpossi-
Die to have placed the Texas QUESTION in more pa
cine and satisfactory point Of new-t is the great
question now before the nation to be discussed under
inherent auspices. question on which the people
have decided, and only requires 10 be carried out in
manner which does not threaten the peace Of the
country nor any great pecunlsry sacrifices. These
points are severally discussed 10 the Message with
great ability and moderation. The President shows
the great importance OF the territorial acquisition
the United Staesin various points OF view and meets
and overpowers the opposition in a manner so candid
and sincere that even those honestly opposed an
nenhton may surrender much of their objections to
the sdopton Of the project. lie shows conclusivey
that Mexico having no contfol over Texas-bavng
no power to reconquer it, and the independence of the
Republic having been acknowledged IN both hemis.
pheres, Mexico by the law OF nations has no right
10 interpose objections to any which Texas
ITSELF as an independent Government, has a right to
make He shows that peace is to be secured by an
neIstion that proper boundaries TO be fxed that
Mexico itself is to be benefited by the measure and
hat all al
the satisfactory issue of this question, be terminated
The entire view and argument on this Texas qees-
ton Is maintained with consummate ability through
out, and we shall be disappointed II the resolution
bringing IN that territory will not pass with great
unanlmIty at the present session.
The recommendation TO employ Government
Steamers, commanded by experienced naval officers
to convey the mails, the same the British Govern
ment nov does with so much benefit 10 her commerce
Is one on which no opposition can be anticipated. II
employs our steam ships TO great advantage secures
experience among engineers increases this class
oil useful vessels, and with rapidy conveys the mails
and displays the flag in distant Tho Tariff sub
ect is ef to Congress- with the opinion that more
should be raised than the economical wants
of Government require. During the four Years of
the Presidents term Of office, ONE HuspRrp AND
TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS have been collected
without any defalcation worth noticing. The Mes.
sage altogether is and cannot fail to be- highly salts.
factory In us style and and the valuable in
formation il details. When we take into consdera-
ton the hostility evinced towards MIR Tyler by the
party which elected hints determination 10 bring
overwhelming force against him in Congress, and
thus break him down--the vtuperation Of the Press
the scorn and contempt exhibited towards him by his
opponents, and the cautious and reluctant support of
his former ffiends think that when he look round
him and the ship of state entrusted TO his care
riding securely prosperously and tranquilly-its fac
honored its rights sustained-the laws faithfully adj,
ministered, the public Golfers honestly guarded, and
general prosperity every where hourshng, be has
right TO feel a. proud in bis retirement as any of
his predecessors have felt, and viii carr, with him
as much reputation and good opinion as any public
fupctionsry could carry, surrounded by al many en-
bsrrassmens and difficulties which have beset him
on all sides.