The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-07

The Prssidsnt's Message--The spirit OF ths
Press.
| From the Richmond (Va.) IVhig.
We republish this document to-dAy. We regard
| II, In every respect, precisely such was hoped
and expected from General Taylor. It's length is
not SO great as to deter any even the most indo-
lent reader, from its thorough perusal. while the
simple and energetic language whichit is couched
is grateful TO the taste it is satisfactory to the
understanding. The public, we are sure, will re-
joice to see the annual message Of the President
restored TO its due proportions, and longer spun
| out into political electioneering pamphlet In
this particular General Taylor has set an example
which is worthy OF imitation. and which We hope
to see initiated By all succeeding Presidents,
The value placed by the President upon the
Union Of the States will meet with response in
every American heart.
From the Charieston Is. CO. Nescs.
1t is admirable state paper, full and satisfac-
tory in the information it impars Of national affairs
and in the cearness OF its statements, and purity
and proprety of its style, aiording model of its
kind. One, not the least of its. recommendations
is its brevity, consistently with that funess which
Is required in the annual expose Of the Chief of the
Republic.
We repeat, however, that the message is highly
creditabe state paper, and iswritten in style free
from all pretension, clear and forcible. II would
not be doing justice to the paper if we did not bring
to notice one quality, which particularly demands
| our admiration. Every one who reads the message
will readily concur with US, and admit, that in its
freedom from all passion and exclusion of all par
tisanship, it comes before every message of
President should come-the act of one who has been
cd TN tha otof
he knows not the influence of party and heeds not
the fury of a faction.
From the Indiana State Journal.
The message, like every other production from
the pen of General Taylor, is marked by plain,
good common sense. 1t will be seen that he Is de-
ermned to preserve the peace of the nation 30 long
| as it can be done consistent with national honor.
This determination will meet the approval of every
true lover of his country.
As every person will read the message, it is USE
less to refer to all the various national questions it
so ably discusses No man will arise from its peru
sal without being satisfied that it emanates from
true patriot, and whose only wish is Tor his coun-
trys happiness and prosperity.
From the Louisville (Ky.) Courier.
Old Zacks message, which we publish this morn
ing, is Just such document as might have been
expected from the noble old hero-honest, straight
forward, and not an unnecessary word any where
used. 1t is document that win command the ad-
miraton and appreciation of the honest of all par
ties. For brevity, well ability, it is model
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
There is feature of the message which we
feel that may refer to with pride and gratifca
ton beyond what has been common for many
years-and that is, the plain, direct, unequvocal
language in which every thought is expressed and
every proposition made. We have nothing in the
spirit of " a judicous tariff" here-nothing in the
way of varying the Constitution as 81 understand
.xTI r1lr S,x Co..
the North-nothing Of that politico- metap hysical
subtety which seeks to divide hair 'twixt north
and nor west side. But what General Taylor
thought and intended, that has he said; and, what
is more, he has said it tceu. man of the people,
he talks to the people ike man.
From the Lynchbtug Vuginian.
The style is simple, elegant, and perspicuous.
The whole character of the document is in accord
with General Taylor's just conceptions of the
functions of constitutional President. The patent
Democracy of the day, who have no respect for a
President whose bearing is not that of DICTATOR will
smile contemptuousy upon the simple recommen-
dations of General Taylor. He tells, in brief and
explicit terms, what he has done, and suggests such
measures to Congress he thinks called for by the
public interests II is the shortest message wehave
had since the days of Mr.. Madison-and this is not
the least of its merits. His predecessor occupied
large space, in his last message, in political dis
QUESTION, framed in low partisan spirit, and vio-
lating the truth of history, much it outraged
the feelings Of at least moicty Of the people Of the
United States.
From the Savannah Republican.
II is our opinion that neither General Taylor nor
the country will suffer by comparison Of this
sage with any that has preceded il from the days
of jefferson or of Washington. II is, such state
papers should always be, calm, dignifed, and
truthful narrative of our foreign and domestic
affairs Its tone is firm, but respectful Its style is
marked by its republican simplicity. Its recon-
dot,o bxyf bsfr md
difidence which are inherent principles in the
minds Of. good and great men, and 30 much distin-
gushed the immortal Washington in his admins
tration of public affairs. II contains die
tates nor DEGREES of what shall be donc--no warn
ings Of what shaH not be done by Congress Hav-
ing submitted his views and recommendations
TO Congress, that body Is left free to legslatc for
the good Of the country without any executive in
reference or dictation, attempt TO justify
warrantable seizure of power. General Taylor dis
claims all right TO interfere with control the de-
cisions Of Congress until such decisions shall be
submitted TO him for his official action. This dis
claimer was necessary, from the fact that, of late
years, 1T was too common practice for the Exec
utvc 10 hold the veto power in threatening aspect
over Congress TO control its Legislation.
We commend the remarks of General Taylor at
the conclusion OF the message. IL contains just
and lofty views Of the powers and principles Of
Government, the importance of the maintenance OF
Union, and the responsibilities of the people to
preserve unimpaired the proud monument erected
happy Government. II should be the object of af-
lection and admiration with every one worthy to
bear the American name. To protect and preserve
it (f II can possibly be done) is the duty Of every
American, for "upon its preservation must depend
our own happiness and that Of countless genera
tons 10 come"
FromD< Harrisonbwg (Va.) Republican.
II Is precisely such a paper as the public had a
right 70 expect Of an honest soldier and patriot,
like General Taylor. and who, unlike his imme-
date predecessor, abored under necessity Of
manufacturing ridiculous prctexts for official de-
nquences and gross violations Of the Constitution,
but simply and unostentatiously to lay before the
peoples representatives. for their investigation the
truthful condition Of the public interests all their
varied relations, foreign and domestic, far 10
inform the public how he bad discharged the high
executive duties entrusted 10 him by grateful and
conhding people. This he has done in the message.
in brief, though plain, terse, and perspicuous
style. II increases, II possible, our previous con-
victions Of General Taylor's peculiar fitness 70
establish, in practice, the true, legitimate and
stituonal functions Of the President Of the United
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