Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1850-12-14
sEMgAM1A,
From TIE PicayK,
The Presidents Message.

The Presidents message, OF when We 9avea
correct synopsis by telegraph IN Wednesday
morning last, appears in extenso on our fourth
page this morning, from yesterdays evening
edition. As tile official exposition by the Chief
Magistrate of the condition of our affairs, the
annual communication to Congress IS always
Of great interest. The internal commissions OF
the mast wear. and the threatened renewal of the
apitations which made the last session OF Con-
oress so fruitful of excitements, and so momen-
tous in the character and consequences OF its
acts, olive to the first message of President Fill
more nm extraordinary importance. Ofthis the
President seems to have been fully sensible, and
10 have desired to satisfy public expectation in
fhe djrectness and frankness Of his avowals of
opinion and policy on the great issues ofthe day.
There is no hesitation, or balancing of phrases,
or reservations, in the clear and emphatic annun-
citation of his approval of the compromise bills
of the last session of Congress in all their parts,
or in recommendation that they be received and
treated and sustained all together as a final ad-
iustment of controversy on the subjects to
which they relate.
For this courageous announcement--for it
undeniably required strong moral courage to
take this position in the face of the preJudices
Of the section to which he belongs. and against
the furious anti-slavery fanaticism which has its
head and strength in his own State, and in the
person of the Senator from his own State-Mr.
Fillmore deserves the praise and the gratitude
of the moderate Union-loving masses Of every
part of the country; and emphatically the thanks
OF the Southern section, which is most deeply
interested in maintaining that part OF the COM
promise system which is most endangered, and
to which the support Of the Executive is OF i'm
mediate, and may be of essential and saving
Importance. 1t is eminently fitting that fhe re-
preventative of the nation, in the Chief Magis-
tracy should represent truly the moderation and
conservative spirit upon which all classes, North
and South, may honorably and successfully
unite for paci6cation of the country, and the
pcrmanence and happiness of the Union.
Nor can party find any just grounds for with
holding or stinting the concentrations due to
the Chief Magistrate for his noble and patriotic
stand. On these questions, party spirit is dumb.
The old lines of distinction have been ob!itera-
ted, and Wings and Democrats move harmoni-
ously together, as friends Of Peace and Union.
It is the fortune of Mr.. Fillmore's position
that he has it in his powerto act more efficient
", and to combine more elements of strength,
in aid Of the common cause, and it is happy for
the country that his devotion and courage are
equal to his opportunities. But in a mere party
point Of view, with reference to a presidential
contest, both parties must assume the ground Of
Mr.. Fillmore, or that one which does not must
calculate upon a humiliating overthrow-unless
indeed it SO far succeeds in disturbing the tran
guilty, or breaking up the cohesion Of the
States, that there will be no election of Presi-
dent Mt all. Knowing this, the party opponents
of Mr.. III lmore will not be behind his party
friends in occupying the same ground, az the
only polite course, IN q party sense as it is the
only wise and safe policy for the duration, quiet
and happiness Of the Union,
A most glowing exhibit, too, does the mes
sage present efthc power, greatnes IS Astounding
prosperity Of the Union. which we are called
upon to preserve from the periIs of internal dis
cord. Expanding with a marvellous rapidity Of
growth--increasing in prpu alton in a ratio
which exceeds all example in the worlds histo-
~, and proves the superabundance of all the
comforts Of life-rising hourly in the scale of
nations for power, greatness and magRanimity,
until, now in hardly the gristle Of manhood, it
measures itself proudly and fearlessly with the
mightiest and most ancient of Empires-this
Republic of ours spreads out before the world
the most encouraging example Of the strength
and the blessing Of political freedom, and we
hope will, in all time, continue to be the bright
example Of an inherent principle by which self
governing communities reform, correct, and per-
their " institutions.
The foreign relations Of the country are AZ.
scrihed Il fhe message as ~entirelv neaeefpI Tho
only ENHANCEMENT which n-resenfs any dif;eul.
~ Is that in ~relafion "a the Mosonitn shore CON.
t~rorensv with GreatsaRyasain. The President
does not state the axnct nati,re ofssta diaaren.
a. INT the announcement that fartheY naost;a-
are required and are actually pendinr and
undetermined. ii regard to he Nicorarna 81.
route. shows that there Is 4 disnn.e about
Lle real intent Of the Bulwer and CLAYTON trea.
q. Under that treaty. as Il was universally ION.
.trued in the United States. an dificuliies in
to the canal route in which Great Rri.
ss - .I@-.l .1...