The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-17
The Message.

Neither the sneers of the willing, the scurres Of
the grounding, can deter us from doing act of justice
to man who has faithfully served his country, and is
abused without moderation by a rabid opposition.
Mr. Folks is rapidly descending to the horizon
But after il is set every democrat will defend him with
more spirit than ever They will give him the praise
which he deserves because his enemies shamelessy and
grudgingy deny it 10 him. But prefer TO let our po
Utica friends elsewhefe speak for in the following
tracts from the democratic press We scatter seec
tons over different sections of the Union
From the Bath (Aane) Eastern Times
MEssAGE.We lay before our readers to day the Pres
dents annual message TO the exclusion OF almost every
lhIng else The document is one OF the ables that has
ever emanated from the national Executive, and presents
most satisfactory view OF the condition OF the country
both regards its foreign and domestic relations and lis
financial concerns 1t vndcaes the of public
policy pursued by the several democratic administrations
and shows most concusvely, by results, that they
best adapted to secure what regard a cardinal doc
trlne IN all republican governmensthe greatest good of
The greatest number II Is national and comprehensive
In ITS views and sound in argument. Every American
Will read it with absorbing interest, and the transatlantic
enemies OF free institutions may study with profits for
IN 1t they will find the development of many OF the prn-
cpes which, IN their practical operation, have raised
IN little more than half century, from dependant colo
ny to great and prosperous naton-a nation ready to
assert her rights, and able to defend them
We would recommend thorough, careful perusa Of
TO all our democratic friends and especially 10 those
who have recently srayed away from the great congre
CATION of democracy and seeking alliance with the
gentes of the outer court that they may be induced to
return to their former allegiance lest while their seduces
are enjoying feast of fat things, they shall find them.
selves thrust out and left to feed upon husks.
From the Concord (S H Patriot
The PRESIDENTS MEssAGE--Our readers have had
opportunity TO peruse the message, and hope
OF them have failed to do That IT is an able inter-
estng, and important document, deny. Its
views are sound and staesmantike It's arguments con
vncng and conclusive, its tone and spirit candid, dig
nhed and patriotic. The picture 1t presents OF the po
sltlon growth and prospects of country is graft
flying to all true Americans is honorable our gov
eminent and institutions. No patriotic citizen AVOID
feeling OF pride and honest eXuaton he perses this
part of the message.
No message of President since the days of the 'bank
war;" has probably created so much feeling among the
federal leaders, been met with such bitter and mag
nant The of this is to be found in the
document itself It's most thorough and convincing eX-
posure OF the enormity OF the fdvorlte of fed
ealism, It's triumphant defence of the democratic policy,
lis conclusive argumentn support of the power and
the evidence presents OF the immense benefits which
have accrued to the country from the annexation Of
Texas and the with Mexico. and the whitening re-
buke and condemnation of the course and policy of the
iedealiss which thus administered in the face of the
whole countrythese things afford the explanation
of the rabld and malignant denunciaons which the fed
eral press now hurting at the President and his most
admirable message But this their part is
proof to the country that the message is document
worthy TO emanate from the Chief Magistrate of this
great nation, and worthy OF the character OF It's Intelligent
and patriotic treemen.
From the Burlington (vt,) Sentinel,
THE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE-The message able
strong vndcaon of the of the admins
traon in all of It's past and clear expose of
those recommended Tor the action OF the present session
OF Congress.
The business of the Mexican war is again clearly
proved The success of the tariff OF Is i6 is spoken OF
with pride, as conclusive evidence against the derlsion
and Arguments of its rich and arstocrauc enemies. In
the face OF every opposition which wealth, prejudice,
and cries of run" could bring against it, lis liberal prin
cipes were conceived and carried out; and 50 well has
proved
the theory which it was built, that it may be consld
cred the settled revenue policy OF our government under
any administration. No measure has redounded with
honorto its auth than this and complete triumph
over all It's difficulties Is The source OF just pride to the
President
The message strongly urges the immediate settlement
Of the slavery question regards the territories, and
tans the views OF the democrac party on the subject in
the late contest.
The veto power strongly defended and its high con-
servative influence clearly shown.
The able in which every public measure is
treated the clear and inconrovenble defence of the
policy OF the government and the plain exposure OF the
dangerous system against which democratic adnlnstra
tons have always had TO contend. add to President Polk
new honors as statesman and as man OF highmnded
and liberal principles.
From the Norwich Aurora.
PRESIDENTS MEssAGE-The great length of this docu.
ment cuts off all opportunity to give variety in col
nmns TIL we get through with it. The best comment we
pers DARE NOT publish IT, 1t is such mastery vindica-
ton Of democratic policy, and thoroughly exposes and
relueS the aacIes OF those who have opposed that poll
cy, that they do not think IT safe to aid in It's dssemna
ton. But we trust every American citizen will peruse
the message 1t will favorably Compare with any docu.
ment that ever issued from the national Executive.
From the wilkesbarre Pa) Democrat.
The PRESIDENTS MEssAoE.-We give this week, to
the exclusion of everything else the whole of this highly
elaborate and lengthy document. The President has
seized the occasion of this, his last annual message
present general review OF the history OF his adminstra-
ton, and the course OF policy by which it has been gu
ded The sternes justice must admit that the picture pre-
sened and the results produced, reflect the highest de-
gree OF credit upon his sagacy and ability
statesman. There IS country upon the face OF the
earth where equal freedom is combined with equal pros
perity-there is none whose ruler at any period OF his
lease OF liie or office, can present TO the world exam
pie OF government more gratifying TO Just pride, and
honorable ambition. The splendor reflected is from no
throne built upon oppression, rotten fungus OF aris
ocracy based upon privilege 1t emanates from the peo
pie and umnes with its mild and beneicent radiance
honor.
Let federalism riot in the of its deceptionset
whlgery plume itself upon It's triumph over human ere
dullty The democratic principle, and that principle
duced to practice and administered with integrity, can
alone rule this land The embodied spirit OF eternal
above tie base haggng and embodied seltshness which
seeks to usurp It's place. While the " sermon the
mount" remains TO illustrate the purity of revealed
religion and guide the feet OF in the paths OF virtue
aud truth they long be led the embrace
of its opposite We point TO the fruits of adj
mnstraon based upon equality and Justice, striving TO
ennobe and exat mankind-we point 10 the principle by
enemies and calumniators of both to trust their for
tunes and their honors Of they have any TO the frai
planks OF their opposes. Let them ride the tempest
in its might, upon the skin of stuffed negro balascd