Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-01-03


/ ecutye since the establishment Of the Fed
| eral Government, we only accord it It's jus.
merit, which will be cheerfully acknowl-
edged by every impartial reader. II is
characterised by that same perspicui,y Of
style which in 70 eminent degree marked
Gen. Taylor's dispatches 70 The Depart
ment from Mexico. Its Republican sim.
plicity, its earnest dovo'io5 to the bes, in
tores,s of the wh lie country, its calm and
comprehensive review Of our foreign rela-
tons and domestic condition, and withal
its modesly,-are all worthy of imitation
by succeeding Presidents.
! The President reiterates tie positions
which no has previously assumed in regard
10 the policy OF the Government and the
duty of the Exccuiive,--par,icularly the
exercise Of The Veto power. In regard TO
the Tariff his views are such as will IN
questionabIy meet the warm appreciation of
all Wings he strongly recommends a re-
vision Of the Tariff of 'l6, and i,s adjust
men, on basis that may augment the rev.
enue, and fixing the duties at rates high
enough to afford substantial and sufficient
encouragement TO our own industry, and at
tho same time so adjusted as TO insure sta
bilty.
The question of the continuance of the
Sub Treasury system is respectfully sub
mit,ed to The wisdom of Congress. II
continued, he says that important modlfca-
,ions Of it appear indispensable.
He recommends suitable action in regard
to California, and ample protection to our
interests there, as well as the passage
across the Isthmus connecting with the Pa
| cifc and our manifold and important con
nections there. We are glad also "a. soc that
he recommends reduction o: Postage.
We shall not attempt to give synopsis
of the Message, but commend il 10 tAe care
ful perusal of every reader its brevity will
certainly ensure il many readers who would
o,herw lse pass il over with a mere hasty
glance. The proliIity Of these State pa.
pers are generally their great objection,
and thus tho people a, large who are deep
\ ly Interested in what is thus communicated
by the Executive, rarely ever know what
is I, G condition OF our national affairs.
All these matters are distinctly but brief
Iy stated, yet with such clearness and pre-
csion as to bring them fully within the
comprehension of the humblest individual,
and yet worthy Of the careful perusal and
calm study of the wise legislator and the
able statesman.
In conclusion, nlluding to the ines,iIna-
bic value OF the Union, the President. pa
.tio,ically says" Blu, attachment TO the
Union Of the States should be habtually
fostered in every American heart. For
more than half century, during which
kingdoms and empires have fallen, This I'm.
ion has stood unshaken. The patriots who
formed it have long since descended TO the
grave yet it still remains, the proudes,
monument TO their memory, and the object
Of affection and admiration with every one
worthy 10 bear the American name. In
my judgment, its dissolution would be the
greatest Of calam',ios, and to avert that
should be the study Of evsiy American
Upon its preservation must depend our own
happiness and tha, OF countless generations
! 20 come Whatever dangers may threaten
! it, shalt stand by il and maintain it in its
integrity, to the full extent Of the obl-
cations imposed, and tho power conferred
! on me by the Constitution.
e5-The long agony 10 at last over, and
the House of Representatives has done what
they ought TO have accomplished long ago,
elected Speaker This whole impedl-
ment to the wheels Of Government, this
/ dsgraceiul embarrassment to the progress
Of organization, and this wicked waste of
money has all been caused by the Free
Soiers and what has all their. pretended
humanity, philanthropy and patriotism at
last accomplished Why it has elected a
radical Sou,herner, a stakeholder, and the
II representation OF slave interests, TO the
Speakership. This is what they have
| done, and on some accounts we are glad
of the result, although politically we de-
sired to see Mr. Winthrop in the chair
bu, this result will open the eyes of al
honest people as to the preIsnslons OF tho Q
men, and on this account at least, We
do not mourn over the result, particularly
if any ultimate good Is accomplished. We
always despise third PARTIES, because the
platforms Of the two great parties Of tho
country are not so circumseribed and mar
row that any man can conscloniiouslJ re-
fuse to place himself upon it, and TO array
himself under the banner that surmounts
| II. These third parties are always com
posed Of few disailccted men Of tho two
great parties, who have been disappointed
in their aspirations, and they consequently
s,rrt some specious humbug, and hope to
ride into power OF to secure a prominent
position, by means oftheIr newly harnessed
hobby ant as soon as they can swell
! themsolyec into Sufficient importance 10