The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-24
.1he Message Of the President

Tho Message OF the FFesAucnt
translated from L. Courier de- la Louisiana"
Three days have elapsed since this document 50 eager
10 expec,ed has been submitted to readers; they can
row estimate the vews and opinions ptomalsed by The
presdeot upon all the great topics foreign and domestic,
which engross the country.
wa eer,aiuy mistake the aims and objects Of the party
10 which we belong II The eminent men who have be-
come in it's ranks do not give their frank
and cordial appreciation 10 this message.
The doctrines advances conspicuous for their
perspcuy ~ their soundness, and constitute an admin
.ave exposition The most truly democratic imaginable.
The whig organs. which eagerly assal this first
communication of the President 10 the representatives OF
,he people, and represent it as Disappointing public ex-
pec,aon may please their own party but weglve them
he confident assurance that they have only TO wait
awhile 10 see their judgment disproved by the great ma
jory Of the nation as we are able we lhlhk 10 do our
selves.
It's probable that we may not even have reason TO
make the wings an exceptional eas, such of them who.
though adhering certain ,enets OF their political anb,
sincerely favor the cause OF progress
The lofty tone in which the President speaks OF
foreign relations has made universal impression. Ii
ia the very language for the iineshfm frank, ami mod
eratesuch becomes the exponent OF American policy
Upon the subject of territorial acquisition he explains
himself with the same freedom, and, the time,
with that confidence which the past inspires in the adapt
ability Of form OF government to any extent OF actual
domia,on. But he gives unreasonable and dangerous
epcosras emen to lawess enterprises He desires prog
ress but ast only which natural and legitimate.
der thai it may be lasting
The sentiments he expresses regarding those amen,a
bic sectional divisions which for many years have ag
tated The country will find response in every patriotic
heart The new and solemn obligation he assumes in
this regard not necessary to convince those who
have observed with what solicitation and fidelity his poll
icy has been regulated to the present moment to main
tain those iraterna relations between the different
tons OF the confederacy vital 10 the perpe,uy OF the
Union. Nevertheless the sublec. is of such vast
importance tina, cannot but grateful to Mr.. Pierce
for hs endeavo convince his counirymen once again
OF the necessity of their sacred adherence the Com
promise OF $780, by his closing appeal 10 them upon this
subject IN which he pledges his honor use that power
with which be is invested, so long he shall exercise
H. in resisting every attempt TO disturb the settlement OF
this question.
II by dssloring the facts and the Intentions and tor
turing the language OF the Official organ the opposition
press under whatever appellaon il classes itself su
persists Representing the conduct OF the President in
The recent dissension hostile 10 the interests OF The
South. Or That which the same thing as IA.
voate free -sosm. its fefulaoa is amsly and iode.
bly, stamped upon the record 10 this part Of the message
and the pledge OF fidelity to the Compromise, which
Mr. Pierce spontaneously renews, will convince every
honest man that be has no, departed single hnit's
breadth from the declarations contained in his inaugural,
and that he intends to maintain il faithfully 10 the end
Nothing further Is necessary TO satisfy the country
for the man who second time soemaly profers such
pledge not among those whose sincerity !, 10 allowa
bic to disrust
Among the projects TO which the message calls The AL
t.ntion Of Congress. there which should al once
attract The att nlion OF the whole American people The
10 entirely OF practical utility has for is object
the allowance OF reduction of the price. OF objects
Of prime necessi,y- s the reduction OF the tariff upon
certain foreign products, and the right OF free entry ,o
others The other has the impress Of truly national
spirit. since Will place upon equality in strength
on every sea with rival nalions the increase Of The
navy.
We seek in vain in the ranks Of any inreren, party
which has discarded the old doctrines which experience
has rejected, for opposition these two projects. They
Will doubtless be accepted with reclamation by the ass
OF the people since the has it's origin in our daily
necessities, and the other in most patriotic INSTINCT
aud in The provision Of that future which is in store for
our country.
II 10 with snceriiy which delights all true
that MI Pierce declares and deesds the great psnei-
Piles involved 10 the democratic organization he recov
nises dsney, and cordially acknowledges those funda,
mental principles the bass OF his political faith and
in bis recommendations Congress be never Ioses sight
OF the wsll-dehned landmarks OF democracy We ne.
peat with profound conviction, that hn democratic sent.
menis will obtain the warm approval OF his friends
But this message is further distinguished by another
Characteristic, which will less enlist the sympa,bcs OF
the people. We the lone OF elevated political in
tNrity which esns throughout, from the beginning 10
the end The PrsAdsnt would have disappointed the ex
pee'aons and aspraions of the couoty If he had ne.
seeied 10 impress bis message with the highest moral
sentiment In this respect he ba. noby crowned his
work, and weae sure he will receive every supper from
bis ieor-crens IN aiding him to carry his views into
practice.
such are tbs impressions produced upon u by this re-
naSsole document. and we do not hesitate 10 express
mem " Others have viewed II with different eyes, W.
doubt their ability discover in IT, 10 sanc,ios their o,n
loss 'ba' which ve can sbundsny draw from il 10 esiab
lish our own.
iHn ouLrAk.-He bss made CAREFUL .tudy OF The
french language. The magnificent present which bs