Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-11
presIhenf,a Message.

5a President for having sent in his message The
baltimore Democrat makes terrible snar and de-
cares that:
baeo vet attempted The President had more right
IN re6uire that message 10 be read before the
bIaoe in the hall of the House, than he had to insist
anon its being read before the Mayors Court OF this
citv ti sheer usurpation of power-an attempt
at dctaton--a trial of the temper of the House pre-
viouslv to further acts of like tendency
IN The contrary the universal sentiment, with the
execution of the Black Republicans and handful of
frantic Know Nothings is that of hearty approval of
the Presidents course We are glad 10 see that some
of the Southern Know Nothings in the House were
dismissed 10 treat the President with justice and re-
spect: - ,.,4 .,...,
ably the message ought to be read, and considered
that thew were House before the election OF Speak
er He thought that the House would stuItlty itself
II It should turn round and say, We not House
and will not receive it He was Of the opinion that
thew should receive it, and let it lie u On the table
until having effected organization, they should be
ready to hear it read and 10 act upon it.
&" Mr. Garlic of Virginia, concurred with his col
league Mr. Millson) that they were House in their
present condition. He thought that it was fair to
presume that the President would not have sent in his
communication this morning unless it treated of mat
tiers of which the country and the House should be
informed and it might be that after the message
should be read, the President instead Of receiving
the course he had pursued in this matter. He hoped
further time would be consumed in discussion but
that the message would be at once read"
The Message itself meets with almost universal
favor, if we to Judge by the comments of the
press and of the people 1t will doubtless rank with
the abest, bodest, soundest American State papers.
The following remarks of the Petersburg Express
independently will be re-echoed by all true men
everywhere:
The President takes strong grounds for the South,
nd of MnCsaOa will
hearty approval of every true patriot in the land
it matters not that he reside north or south OF Mason
and Dixons line. We earnestly commend this por-
ton to readers and hope none will fail 10 give it
a careful perusal
The Petersburg Intellgencer (Whg- Know. Moth
ing) says:
He Qhe Presidency winds up with notice at con-
siderable length of the Constitutional Relations OF
Slavery" which he discusses with force and fair
that will be universally admitted outside OF the
pale of fanaticism. We have not had time TO read
what he says under this head with the attention that
deserves but, from our hasty overlooking of it, it
strikes that the views and opinions which he ex
presses are perfectly sound
The Baltimore Patriot (Whig Know NOthing) pays
the following high tribute
The remainder of the Message consists of elab.
crate review of the slavery question. 1t is bold and
fearless argument, taking high Southern ground in
favor of State rights, and denouncing, with unspar
ing severity, the efforts made by the free soil party
TO leglsate upon subject over which, the Message
contends, they have no constitutional authorty what
ever. Ibis portion of the Message is marked by
VgOr OF tone, and force of expression, which occa
slonally breaks out into invectVe President Pierce
does not leave his position this great and at pre-
sent absorbing question in doubt for single moment
He has taken his stand fearessy, and whatever may
be thought of the wisdom of his course, cannot
but honor him for his manlness with which he has
thus publicly avowed his sentiments while fee
satisfied with their utterance in words so distinct
and unequivca, will rouse storm of Indignation in
some sections of the country. which for ferceness
and vIndctive vituperatiOn, will find parallel in
the political history of the Republic.
The Patriot is right We already hear the mutter
ing of the free-soil Storm but lis iercest blasts
will only rally the patriots of the land around the
bold and elevated constitutional ground the Presden
has taken. AS an indication of the abuse that viii
be shOwered upon his head by the free soil papers
extract the following from the Philadelphia Nortt
American
''The abiectneaB of his submission almost surpas
ses belief and if we mistake hot, will disgust ever
those whom it intended to fatter. Among thu
many Objectionable prOnuncamentOs against th
North, which have, from time to time, been ISSUED
by the Governors of Southern States, we do not re
member any one in which the assumptions Of wronl
doing on the part of the free Commonwealth Of thi
Union have been more unblushingly asserted Or TIL
gentle patient, forbearing spirit of saveholdnl
knsfOk more pathetcaly set forth than in the mani
tesO signed by the gentleman from New Hampshire
who at present occupies the Presidential chair.
will trouble his Excellency, Gov Wise Of Virginia
to match it. OF course Mr. Pierce knew that sucl
declarations he has here solemnly put record
could have no other effect than to rouse sentimen
OF Indignation throughout the Northern States, AM
and increase that agitation which all true pat
riots desire to forever quieted And with sucl
knowledge, he will be held Justly responsible for tn
consequences OF his act"