Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-21
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WAsmsGToy. Dee. &c, 1853.
Editors ef The Union and Amorjoap:
The Presidents Message has now been published
far and wide and the Reports OF The Secretaries.
The report of Mr.. GUTHRIE "the Kentucky Pork
packer as some of the wings in their genteel slang
have called him, is precise lucid, and vigorous He
goes into detail sufficiently, without being tedious
lie has do and he has done much He has
recalled roR unsafe situations near FIVE millions Of
the public funds, and adopted the proper construc-
ton Of the Sub Treasury law in keeping the public
moneytO thenmost extent practicable the custody
of the public officers. lie goes very properly for
specific duty oniron, without proposing any change
from the general rule of aduolrem duties He pro-
poses proper reductions, and at the same time frames
all the changes proposed ia a manner to leave
sufficient surplus in the Treasury for purchasing
from time to time the national debt He has sue
cessfny purchased large amounts of it. the interest
on which ceases now of course to deplete the
Treasury He thinks (which accords precisely with
my own views expressed in a former letter. that
the premium can be diminished from time to time as
the time draws nearer for payment of the princi-
pal His report is just, sagacious, and liberal
The report of the Secretary Of War, Col JEF-
PERSON DAVIS, is expressive of the comprehensive
views and minute knowledge, which alike charac-
terize him. He goes for a very moderate increase
Of the army, which is specifically stated in the
port is most udiciously devised and radically need
ed by the vasti increase of ourerritory and popula
ton. The War Department has not had a man at
its head-great as has been the ability of some
heretofore in that position-more capable or more
patriotic.
Mr.. DoBBrShas displayed in his report that high
order of talent which have heretofore ascribed to
him. Heproposes judicious and necessary reforms,
and an enlarged expenditure for new vessels (six
large steamers answering to first class ships of the
hne) Of S4,6300O0. This somewhat surpasses the
amount which I proposed namely four millions
But have 10 doubt, that the Secretary's estimate
is wholly proper being based on particular inforna
ton, all of which was not accessible 10 me.
The Presidents Message excites general approba-
ton, but / must reserve for it nearly an entire
letter-narney my next-and content myself with
quoting for the present the following which is in the
Union Of this morning from "the Daily True Amer
ieaH, published in New Jersey
FThis State paper, Of which the annual publica-
ton is ever looked for with interest and solictude
by the great mass of the people Of the republic,
was never perhaps more eagerly sought after than
on the present occasion. Every one desired to see
if President Perces first message would sustain for
its author the reputation which his inaugural adj
dress had Produced and we are glad to say that in
our opinion, 1t has.
"There is apparent throughout this message tone
Of honest sincerity aud singeness of purpose, and
absence of dogInatsIn which will convince every
reader that President Pierce has greater desire for
the harmony, happiness, and well-beng of the ma
ton over which lie is called to preside than for any
consideration personal to himself His re assertion
of the good old democratic State-rghts doctrine
and Of that Of rigid adherence TO the letter of the
constitution, will be read with pleasure by the great
body of Americans who have long considered these
as the cardinal principles of government constiu-
ted ours IS. 1t is by these that several of the
measures which will command the attention of the
American people, during the present session of Con-
gress viii have to be tested Its upon these also,
that are founded the domestic peace and harmony
Of the Union
y. (Gund correspondent OF the Baltimore .S,n1)
gives the following account Of the annunciation in
the House of the euogies on the late Hon. VIM. r.
King Vice President Two new members made
an eloquent debut:
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury is
practical paper. Mr. Guthrie's suggestions as re-
CARDS the tariff have the merit Of being simple His
remarks in regard to the duty on iron viii prove
satisfactory to the Keystone State.
The fight Of the session will be on the establish
ment Of territorial government in Nebraska.
The Pacific railroad is looming up.
The death of the late Vice President was announ-
ced in both Houses and anumber ofeloquent speech
es delivered on the occasion. Two new speakers |
attracted attention in the House of Representatives
Mr.. Latham OF California, and Col. Philip of |
Alabama, The speech Of Mr.. Latham evinced |
cultivated mind filed with historical "reminiscences,
and went to show what important share Mr.. King |
had, as minister 10 France, in the annexation of |
Texas His style Of oratory was little ford, but |
that viii wear off naturally in a little while Col.
Philip made the concluding speech He has evil
IDENTITY, much experience as public speaker. Mr.
Harris, Of Alabama, All old member, made the open
ing speech, and was quite eloquent as usual.
SCLPICIUs.