The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-13

PUBLIC SENTIMENT.
FURTHER EXTRACTS FROM THE PRESS RELATIVE re
THE LATE MESSAGE.
From the Harrisburg CPa) Democratic Union
THE MESSAGE.
We present our readers this day with one of the
ablest state papers record. In addition to I'D
consistency TO the principles of the democratic faith
professed during the last campaign, 1t bears the inn
press of bold, enlightened patriotism, stripped OF
all the Machavean phraseology OF subtle and pre-
varicating diplomacy. Extending beyond tina, mis-
erably selfish policy which dsposes the subject
matter of message TO the assembled representa-
tiyes of nation TO subserve the interests Of party
il addresses the whole nation in a spirit of liberal
and equal philanthropy and dignlfed frmness And
though IL may be deemed bya very few as an indi-
cation of Objectionable sensbility 10 repose entire
dependence upon the Great Being in whom we live,
and attribute the blessings which have been dis
pensed over this land to him, the vast body Of the
people, if they are not actually fervenly Impress
ed with reverence for christianity, can appreciate
and respect the existence of that feeling in another
To us, indeed it is sublime spectacle to behold
the chief magistrate of this mighty republic--the
ruler of twenty millions Of Observation-Disclosures
country along whose western limits the deep
Pacific gently rolls, and whose eastern shores bea,
back the wild Atantic-from the lakes on the north
to the Mexican Gulf on the south--aying aside the
pride and stern temper of his station, acknowledg-
ing the influence of the religion Of the Apostles and
declaring to the whole world that he is Christian.
The message, upon all national questions which
have agtated The public mind, speaks out in fear
less and independent tone, and will meet with a
hearty response from the people.
The Boston Bay State Democrat says Of the
messages
1t is bold, clear, sound, manly, and thoroughly
democratic message; wherein no topic of national I'M
portance is avoided or sighted, and where the most
momentous questions met and discussed fully
and fairly. 1t is thoroughly American in sentmen,
and position--such declaration Of principles and
rights and resolves, that no patriot at home or
abroad can hesitate 10 point to it with pride and
pleasure. 1t is bold without pretension, firm with
out ostentation-ihe true language Of the chief ma
gstrate Of great and free nation
On the subject of our foreign relations the Presi-
dent speaks emphatcay and decisively, one who
'tknows our rights, and knowing, dare maintain
them" The relations of this country with Mexi-
CO are clearly defined, explained and our rights de-
and patriotic stand. His sentiments are those OF
the American people He reviews briefly the his
tory of the Oregon egotalions--shows in what y
calm spirit Of justice they have been conducted on
cur part--wllh what ,fferent spirit they have
been met. He maintains that the hour for compro.
mise and concession has irrevocably passed, and
tho now the hour has arrived for the immediate as
sertion of rights, and the protection of our PEG
pile in the Oregon. He recommends to Congress the
immediate step of giving notice to the British gov
ernment of the termination of the joint occupancy.
Nor does he halt here. Over the emigrantS TO that
region, he would Immediately throw the protection
of our laws and arms. To facilitate the western
tide of emigration--to protect these hardy pioneers
and settlers who, in advance of the termination of
the question, are now renquishng their homes in
the settlements to and in founding new empire on
the shores of the Pac6c--he suggests the establish.
ment of line of posts and stockade forts upon the
route and the raising and equipment of brigade of
mounted rihemen to guard against hostile demon
STATIONS and attempts. There is nothing in this
suggestion, nor in the proposition to guard emf
grant population, by the extension Of our laws and
enactments, which initiates against the guarantees
Of the international convention of 1927. The Brit
sh have already acted on similar dictates of policy
with regard TO their own subjects, and given them
lava, and imposed on them responsibilities, while
dwelling in the Oregon, although to that region they
never had shadow of title. Our own interests there
have long enough been unprotected. 1t is the duty
of Congress at once TO respond to the enlightened
and patriotic suggestions of the President, and to
throw the broad agis of our national institutions
over the hardy emigrants, TO whose hands COM
mted the duty and the glory Of enlarging the urea
of freedom, and planting our eagles on the pima
cles of the Rocky mountains and the shores Of the
Pacific May it be the fortune of our democratic
President to see consummatcd, within the irst year
of his administration, those great measures, the jus.
tice and importance of which former statesmen, r.
respective of party, have not hesated to acknowl-
edge, but which former legislatures have not en-
joyed the honor of accomplishing
On the subject of the tariff, the opinions Of Mr..
Polk looked for with deep interest aud expec-
taton. He has expressed those views clearly and
emphaticaly. They are intangible, and true to the
core. He maintains with force and frmness the
only true and democratic principle on which a
tariff can be based-,he revenue principles he re-
cognses no other. He insists upon the duty of
modifying the existing tariff. To its provisions we
must look to raise the requisite for an econom-
cal administration of financial affairs. Under the
revenue standard, discriminating duties may be To-.
WED, and incidental protection afforded to all the
great interests of the nation He repudiates the idea
oftaxing heavily, as under the present system, the
actual Decessares and the comforts of life. He
maintains on this, on other questions, the sound
views Of the true and only democratic school,
We have before remarked that we should attempt
no synopsis of the message. Each topic would af-
ford room for ample commentary--our foreign
relationship general condition Of the country-of
the departments of the governments recommends
ton for the establishment of sub-treasury--for
these questions all lucidly and ably handled. We
prefer, however, to consider the message whole,
and to state our deliberate opinion that Judged by
the severe standard to which its merits will be sub
mtted--that of comparison with similar documents
prepared by the predecessors of Mr. Polkt will not
suffer in the trying ordeal 1t is of that bold manly
character which stamped the messages of Andrew
Jackson in whose school James X. Polk was train.
ed, "from his youth upward" There is no atfecta-
ton and gloss Of what is termed "fne writing about
it-no parade of fine epithets and rounded periods
1t is to the point; and though long, is not dffuse
Independent, but not rash-bold, but not headstrong
he expresses himself as becomes the representa-.
tive of a free, great and powerful people.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
THE MESSAGE.
We published this document on Saturday, in an
extra, and forwarded it TO all our daily subscribers
We shall give it in our weekly on Wednesday.
II is one of the best documents Of the kind thai
has been laid before the American people. Plain
and straightforward in its language-tcmperate, bu,