The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-23


see what will be the popular judgment upon this issue
The Message and the Press.
We continue our extracts from our exchanges upon
the message II will be that they are taken almost
altogether from the southern press; and the hearty and
cordial approval which 10 everywhere extended 10 its
doctrines by the democratic journals 10 resisless proof
Of The strength OF those doctrines. and the fidelity Of the
democratic party to its national principles
The Nashville Union and American makes the follow
ing comments:
ssWe have never read Presidents message which
little required index that of Gen. Pierce. And 10
useless to.atempt condenss il. liz statemens 70
brief and yet clear that he who would attempt condense
by rewriting would very likely make longer document
than tho message itself As il stands 10 plain orcble
statement of the condition of the country which all will
read-some to attempt TO find matter OF conplanls--but
the great majority with sympathy In the principles II
enunc ssssand all Americans with pride for lhely
country whose progress is 50 gowngy described tn the
message.
it sound and eloquent exposition Of the principles Of
the democratic pary-principIes which render the party
nvincibe and the adoption of which has given 10 the
country its present prosperity"
The Mlssssippian speaks of it in the following terms
Of appreciation:
eve introduce this document 10 readers to-day.
The strongest language Of praise would scarcely be ade
quae the full expression Of the opinion have formed
Of It's merits. The President recies in clear and sas
factory manner the condition Of our existing relations
with foreign powes-akng occasion refer the
ment OF Martin Kosxta by the Austrian authorities at
Smyrna, and reiteate tho determination OF his admins
ation carry into practice whom opportunity offers the
doctrines forth in the mastery letter of Mr. Marcy In
relation domestic OF the country well
its foreign affairs the message Is splendid Embodiment
Of the democratic spirit Of tho county. s recommended
tons conform the principles OF strict construction laid
down in the platform of primo pies upon which its author
xUas 10 he Tar
terna provement, and slavery questions his views
be too highly commended too closely adhered
in future management Of the government for the pres
ervaon of the constitutional rights of the States and
continued advancement of the country prosperity and
renown will be gratifying to observe that he manifess
proper appreciation Of the Importance of tho
ton Of railroad TO the Pacific and while he clearly
abshes the and the duty Of Congress aid the
exec uon OF such work, he plainly inmates that he will
sanction wild and visionary project, looking the
Of of money the public expense
and increasing tho power and patronage Of the govern
ment.
upon the whole. the message is model document
model style, model in sentiment and tho production Of
model patriot. The public voice of tho great democratic
party which has the mastery In nearly every State in
the Union, viii be loud in its spprovathe country is
firmly determined carry out the policy thus deve
opedihat faconss who, in the gatb OF democrats have
sought embsrass the President will hide thei, heads in
and confusion and their hoarse murmurs IL heard
ALL will be heard only excite emotions OF commisera
ton and contempt"
The Keowee Courier. published in South Carolina
makes the following comments;
"we give this week the entire message, The exclusion
OF much local natter which, although II may
interest," is not by Tar of 20 much importance We would
recommend every TO give 1t careful pefusal
the lime and labor will be richly repaid by the genu
inc merits OF the prodncton The cardinal principles of
the democratic creed forth with lssriessness
which, spsf from any other evidence mght have suf
aoc, stamp The an.hot an independent hshoned
who. despising all diplomatic rye, chooses
express his opinion in Anglo Ssxon and leave
teigen counuymen TO judge Of their orhodoxness and
draw their own conclusions dsdaining ambiguous
terms behind which he may hereafter play. We the
mnn In his message
/ The Democratic Herald, published 1t Colsmbia, Ten
nessee publishes the message entire. with these remarks
ain place ths message the hands OF our road
early practicable, have anticipated publ
cation day. IL able clear and concise STATE pa per-
and will be read with interest which has perha pc
before BEEN manifested In regard to any executive
sage, 10 AN undisguised avowaI and advocacy Of
those grcs, principles which lie the bottom the dem.
ocrs,io organ Those fundamental principles
distinctly and cordially recognised basis Of his polti.
faith, and In the recommendations which be makes
Congress be keeps constantly in view the weILdsfned
democratic lsndmarts'r
The Weekly Advocas, published al BellevilIe, Iii
nos, n,be course OF lengthy synopsis. has the follow
ings
"rhs Psssident rseraes what he has already 90 emil
nenay manifested IN his administration Tins far That this
repose Is 70 susr no shock during my official torn, II
have power avert IT, those who placed me here may be
sssurei.'
"And Then, with the .olici'nds which ardent de-
sire perform well The high ,fus, committed in,o his
hands, after defining In tno Jedsrsonian style the mini
OF tho federal government In the spirit of
Difference the sovereign rights and dignity OF every
Stne. the message makes forcbs appeal TO tho people
TOT their cooperation"
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4 \, The Delegate fren New Mexico.
We are permitted by Governor Smith. Of the House OF
Representatives 10 make the following interesting sx-
tract from letter addressed TO him BY psominen, gen.
tsman in New Mexico We have no doubt that The
people OF New Mexieo have been fortunate Ia SELECTING