The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-12-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE OPINIONS OF TIL


PRESS.
With very rare exceptions indeed the Presidents
sage is noticed by the press of the country III terms even
stronger than those Of commendaton The neutral
journals the journals of the two great anlagonisuc parties
of the country well the organs OF those classes IN the
community whose political opinions are OF less eonspeu-
Gus hue bear willing and ample testimony to the patriotic
spirit which pervades the message as well as The sound
satesmanlike views which Embodied In H. MOST OF
the New York papers notice this admirable document
manner which speaks we'll for their canoos ana ior That
love of truth which cannot be shaped or influenced py the
prejudice of party the magnancy OF faction The New
York Courier with great frankness, observes
is well conceived well argued and well written and
its main features commend themselves to general accept
apce Its sentiments aud in respect to our foreign al
fairs are moderate, udcous pacific, aud truly American
IL exhibits Just appreciation Of the rights OF foreign pow
ers and Of neutrality obligations IL SHOWS MOTH
ing like spirit of aggression, or passion Tor TERRITORIAL
grandizemen The disposition which has recently been
eynced BY some European powers bring foreign
policy suspicion and dscredit and to exercise certain
supervisory vigilance it, advered to IN terms which
very appropriate and which ought to Obtain universal
The sentiments here expressed become our
dignity and in far better keeping with those OF
the Monroe of than with the creed Of mod
ern Young America" rtFe. Sv -tPttI
The New York Tribune admits that it imbodles many
important facts with some just views ana Is iikey TO be
generally acceptable also that it will be widely read with
interest and profit The Journal Of Commerce compliments
its comparative breyiy The Express "agrecaby dis
appointed the tenor and general character OF the
message awards the President due hearty and cheer
full praise Its conclusion regards happy that is
willing endorse it ALL and commend 1t to puoic al'en
ton II concludes its approval with the remark that eve
seldom read message in which there SO much
to approve and SO little to condemn" The Commercial
hout cd ralat
with the European powers in equally "judcous
prudent and conse.s alive, and will command general ap
prevail" The Mirror says "The general tone and temper
of the message such every will heartily endorse
1t peaceful moderate conservative and patriotic AS
whole ii is well written and its views will meet with gem
eral acceptance"
The Philadelphia press without distinction OF party and
with few exceptions only speak in the eulogistc
terms of the message. The Pennsylvania, in very
long and able review of the message speaks of its doc
trnes and sentiments the strongest terms of unqualified
approval The Argus is equally strong and warm in its
concentrations. Even the Bulletin admits that upon the
whole message satisfactory and, think will be
generally well received by the press and the people, AT
ter reviewing message length, the Ledger thus
cude5:
State paper the message clear and concise its
Statements and the principles those which control
as every American must commend They are sound in their
character and the application and enforcement of them will
only rebound to the credit of the republic everywhere
but the prosperity and honor of the nation and the hap
ness and security of the people"
! The Boston Post holds the following language:
at is State paper every way worthy of the Chief Mag
trate this great nation II decided in its eucidaon Of
principles clear in its statement Of facts businesske and
satisfactory its expose of the condition OF the nation
it strong in its Americanism and chaae
of a
and the nation Its style simple and perpicuous
1t will speak itself the public mind of the country and
gratifying to know that members of all parties what
else they omit OF reading, do not fan TO study
Presidents message"
The Boston Courier candidy admits that "the document
is written very good temper and the language though
plain and pure classical and elegant The Presidents
opening remarks will be responded to by the whole ma
ton and his observations upon the foreign policy Of the
country contain the doctrine which has been principle Of
our government since its existence"
The same approving language is used by the press Of
| Baltimore. The Sun observes:
1t will be found quite comprehensive usual including
ausion every prominent national topic of the past
year. And the several subjects thus brought into public
view discussed in most becoming, spirited, and liberal
The style Of the message plain, unpretendng and
direct; and the sentiments it contains eminenty judi
cous and entirely consistent with the theory of our ns
ons and the enlarged scope of American rcpublcansm
alt is paper every way worthy the head of great
tioncalm clear firm and decided, upon all the great
| questions brought under review-no shuling evasion
effort to hide anything from the scrutiny Of the world
The is based upon that great national principle laid
down by General Jackson to ask for nothing but what Is
right and submit to nothing that is wrong Thus, while it
urged that carefully abstain from aggression upon
the rights Of Others is asserted with rmncss and fearless
that will permit trespass rights
with mpuny This the doctrine which meets the hearty
appreciation Of the whole country and which all will be ready
to maintain under any circumstances which possibly
arise The views Of the President the nadmissbiy
tho proposal of the King Prussia pledge ourselves not
to permit of prvaeering in Of will be found most
conclusive upon that head compliance with this PROPOSE
ton would deprive of most efficient of offensive
operations and place at the mercy of foreign
with whom likely 10 have contest The for
the increase OF military force alike unsnswcrabc
The review of the Greyown affair will satisfy all but those
who determined not to be satisfied that the cagaton
dealt out to those parties richly meed and essentially
necessary for the future safety of the property and lives
citizens. But do deem necessary particular
ize all the points Of this truly able and thoroughly American
document. We commend IT to the careful peruss of the
public satisfied that honest will withhold from h
hearty APPRECIATION deny author the exhibition of
clear head and patriotic heart"
In the of brief review of the message the Amer
lean remarks:
'wc take great pleasure in expressing cordial COM
eign relations The and the doctrines thoroughly
any high functionary of the government The position
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