The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-11

otnefWiHe accomplished 10 suppose that aglta-
ton would have been lessened, or the Union could
have been saved, by leaving open and unsettled
most of the questions which gave rise to it, is pre-
posterous.
From the Raleigh (4N. c. Star
The Presidents clearly expressed determination
to enforce the execution Of the Fugitive Slave Law
has placed an impossible gulf between himself
and the Abolition and Free-sol party, and it now
remains to be whether the patriotic and Union
loving men of the country, aye of the South, will
sustain him in his manly and patriotic stand for
the Constitution and the laws. 1t will now be seen
whether men are actuated by mere party views,
or are capable of soaring above them, and sustain
ing one who emphatically declares his determine
ton to see the law enforced,
The review of our foreign relations, of the seve-
raj departments Of the Government, as well as his
views on the agricultural interests Of the country,
expressed in clear and forcible manner, and
contain recommendations at once important and
worthy of consideration and adoption The re-
commentator in regard to our revenue laws and
the tariff must strike every one quite forcibly; and
we are satisfied that we must adopt this course il
expect to free ourselves from the inconvenic ICE
and frauds of the present system.
As every one will peruse this document for him.
try, will not follow the President in his ex-
position of those various other matters now con-
sidered important to the country.
From tie Albany Nv. W Argus Democratic
The PRESIDENTS MEssAoE-Now that this i'm
portant document is in the hands of nearly all
American readers, and has been read and pom
dered on by all who take an interest in public
affairs, any extended comment upon it may well be
deemed superfuous.
OF its specific suggestions and recommendations
there are many that will be approved very gen
orally. There are others on which there is and
will be difference of opinion, doubt, particu-
larry on the subject Of revision of the tariff On
this point there always will be, as there ever has
been, more or less antagonism between the two
great parties of the nation
Its general scope and tone cannot fail to be uni.
versally admired The view which it presents OF
our foreign relations-which have been without
unfavorabe change since the last Mesa ge-and
the not less atering picture Of the working Of our
political system, under its expansion from sea to
sea, can scarcely fail to excite emotions of pride
and Of renewed attachment TO our free institutions
in the hearts of the American people.
But tits to those portions Of the message which
speak out on the questions covered by the compro.
ing after all its most important features. These
are precisely what was expected from the Chief
Executive Of this Republic. He could not have said
lees in justice to himscfand his position. lie need
not have said more TO assure the American people
that the Constitution and lave will be faithfully
exected under his Administration.
The President takes high and right ground on
the great measures Of adjustment of the last session
lie stands by them as they are, aud urges adhe-
renee TO them, on the part Of Congress, without
change, leaving II to time and experience to de-
velop wherein these measures $50 far as they are
not irrevocable, some Of them are) may be
amended 10 prevent abuse or evasion. For the
present, he urges adherence them as they stand
and all Of them-regarding them as parts OF the
same system Of measures, no one OF which can be
changed without disturbing the whole lie re.
CARDS the entire series designed and calcu.
lated 10 heal sectional differences, and believes
that, if let alone, they will work out a more
desirable state Of feeling between the different
sections of the Confederacy. The agitators-
they who have been laying ou, the ground
for crop Of fresh agitation on the subject OF the
Fugitive Bil-wll OF course howl under this patri.
otto and straightforward recommendation of The
President Already there strong symptoms of
disappointment and Miniature in certain Abolition
quarters because he did not specifically indicate
amendments TO that act. But the masses every
where will be gratihed to find ,hat instead Of pro.
posing amendments, the President distinctly incul-
Gates the duty aud expedicncy Of leaving that and
all the other measures Of compromise Untouched
The almost universal continent of the people OF
this sta,cc and Of the North accords with that re.
commentator, not simply because they acquicSce
in the whole series, az a compromise, and are pre-
pared 10 stand by IL, but because they wearied
Of this slavery agitation at home, and deprecate
its renewal in Congress. with all its train Of evil
consequences. They know that II this subject ia
thrust into the halls OF the National Legislature Or
if thrust in, ia not forthwith put out again. there :.
end to legislation Of general interest and m-
portanoe for the remainder Of the life Of this Con.
grcss Hence it is that the people generally at the
North will applaud the suggestion in tho Mcsss &c
that all tbese bills should stand as they are.
From he Boston Mass Post Democratic