The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-10
From the LitIe Rock True Democrat
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The message before the people, AID we doubt not
will meet the and cordial approval of every patriot
in the land, North South. In opinion it is the
very character of message needed for the times While
it is bold and able exposition of the estate of the
Union patriotic and conservative State paper as
eanated from the Executive pen matter by whom
of President Pierces predecessors welded It's detail of
foreign relations with England Spain Central Amer-
ca and Denmark and of domestic internal concerns
given with simplicity and disncness His suggestions
and recommendations founded in wisdom and with
perfect familiarity with the operations of the government
its defects and necessities He every subject upon
which he touches with cearness and precision mparng
to the dulles nteects fun comprehension Of his views
Indeed the whole message is characterized by thorough
mastery of its subject matter forcibe calculation and dig
nifty and loftiness of tone
But that portion message which EFFORTS our high
est admiration and which will be echoed and re-echoed
from the heart of every southerner his handling of the
vexed question of slavery His clear comprehensive and
eloquent exposition of the constitutional theory of gov
ernmenr and the constitutional relations of sayervnbs
bold and noble justification of the fugitive-save awhs
fearless censure OF those northern States that have d
garded their obligations the Union by the enactment of
offensive and unconstitutional laws nullifyng this un
answerabe defence Of the repeal Of the Missouri Compro
mise and of the principle Of popular sovereignty as set
forth in the Nebraska aw-his manly and patriotic vim
dcaton Of the rights and honor of the South-a exhibit
earnest and disineresed devotion to the Union and
the constitution that commends him 10 his patriotic coun
tymen the for the times
The doctrines Of the message such as are
by the democratic party all the and taking in
TO consideration that President Perces home is in New
England, where aboonsm know not gism and f.net
csm riot In all kinds Of corr=pton and treason his
fearless advocacy Of those doctrines proves him to be M
rot worthy Of the purer days Of the republic He comes
forth from that hotbed Of treason pure and uncoutamna
ed an impartial and dsntereseu defender of the const-
tutional rights Of epery section Of the Union
He justaes the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise and
on the question Of the power Of Congress over slavery
Prsrmag nothing takes the bold broad ground that the
general government possesses power to interfere in the
domestic affairs OF the people Of either States or Territories
lie akes the ground occupied by the greatest and best
southern statesmen and enforces his views In manner
that appeals directly 10 the understanding Of every man
After reading " we were not at all surprised at the oppo
sihon made by Giddngs and other aboonsts and know
nothngs TO its reception In the House Of
Ii Gerry, destructive bombsheI hurled Al the traitor
dsorganizers
President Pierces messageis deah-bow 10 dboltfon,p
and kHoOnoingism and SUCH will endear him for all
time to come in the affections Of he countryr,en He has
done himself infinite credit and his country infinite bepe
IT. He has proved bis loyalty time and in manner
that win stand the Of time and human scrunv lie
has laid The people OF the South under load OF obligation
that they can forget and do what they may to honor
him. can never discharge. His bold and manly defence oil
their rights and interests and institutions was sometbno
that was expected from him a national democrat but the
hearty good will the zeal aud the ability which he has
brought TO the task prove him be the friend Of the South
in feeling AS well as in principle
from the Richmond Erqulrst.
PREsrDENr PEncEs KANSAS NEssLGE--The want Of s,ace
'orbids any long comments upon this bold and Statesman
like document which, in calling down the curses Of the
abotonss commends itself stil more cordially to the
consideration Of true patriots In the language Of the New
ORR Day Book-and prefer TO present the views Of
northern paper-the message gives clear concise and
VIVA history OF the Kansas troubles and fastens the blame
just exactly where II belOnEs-on the head of Governor
keeder and the New England Aid Society Tho message
shows that had Governor Recder-bo WA annoint.d he
fore the governor Of the neghborng Territory
gone on as Governor lizard did and attended Il, bi d
instead OF remaining four Eve mon ths in pe,rsrI,
al weud have been we'll Or had the peonlo - NJ
England attended 10 their business nj bon,. ga 49,
meddled with the affairs Of Kansas but let emigo,,
its natural course, both Territories would have boo -
ably and quietly seted, and prot.gly ndop,sd ,h .as
KIND OF constitution and laws. But Governor ROD,
land operations and the restless desires Of the peoI
Massachusetts to medde with other peoples business ana
have sag in things that did not belong 10 them ua
up s such meddling always does an uncontroabe oppo
suou on the part Of those who were most likely to be a
u 'ecled by such interference
This message, like everything from the nan Of onr
worthy President sets forth all The facts in plain clear
G ousinessike manner that the simplest mind car
siy comprehend aud understand them. The ouposton
Pels are ~ was TO be expected, Ia perfect fury Gree
~ anu Bryant and Others Of the abolition ranks fairly