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questions in truly statesman like II is Ger.
tanly worthy of the reputation Of its lustrous author

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The recommendation of this message in view Of the
long experience Of their author will commend themselves
to Congress eminently worthy of consideration Such
are the suggestions relative to the military road 10 the
Pacific the necessity of economy in congressional appro
prations and the determination which the President e
presses 10 approve of no BILL without the urgent
necessity requires it, unless he shall have had time ex
anime It, These suggestions indicative of the spirit Of
patriot whose comprehensive grasp takes in the whole
OF our country and who is determined to do his whole
duty as its Chief Magistrate The obvious purpose Of tho
President rs the absorbing subject of Kansas not to
force slavery TO its TO force any institutions
to but, quickly as possible, to clothe the
Territory with the attributes of sovereign State and
with rights Of selfgoyenment coequal with the other
States when as such, she freely manage her own
affairs in her own way, without interference by any
''human power.
The whole message will speak for itself 10 the good
sense of the American people and greatly mistake il
It's main suggestions do not meet their hearty concur
renee.
lrr.g.sts gsla From the Boston Courier
The message of the President presented to the houses
of Congress Tuesday December Sth Is before the pub
lie At the present time il could not fail TO
unusual attention, and IL Is, in opinion document
of far than usual ability, certainly is of un.
common interest Whatever may have been Mr. Blu
chanan political associations, have always regarded
1t happy circumstance for the country that he is
statesman Of the old school Accustomed TO look at
questions of national concern therefore, in broader
pect than that in which they exhibited to pol
ic parsans the character of his mind and habits leads
him TO discuss them upon general principles of govern
ment and in reference 10 the diversified relations of the
country at large.
Inevitably there would be certain views presented in
message embracing such variety of topics with which
wc like many others, should be quite unlikely 10 agree
and yet disposed TO offer opposition TO the
administration upon party grounds, and feeling no
inclination to objections except far as the doctrines
put forth might be inconsistent with notions Of
right and wrong, glad to observe how little there
Objectionable the Of policy and, except US
point Of policy nothing in the message open TO
serious animadyersion the part of any intelligent and
candid man. Our foreign relations are discussed in just
and liberal spirit and it is gratifying to observe that we
friendly footing with other nations. II sin
regard to its domestic affairs alone that any difficulty or
danger to be apprehended by this country and these
present nothing serious character except in reference
to the perpetual Kansas braw which, quite agree with
the President has occupied too much of the public
tention as to which attention also agree "It Is
high time this should be directed to important OBJ
jects.
From Delaware Gazette
The first annual message of President Buchanan will
be found entire in paper to-day. We have read il
with great deal Of pleasure, and cordially commend it
the careful perusal of every citizen 1t treats of 80
many important governmental matters, in such brief
and plain way that synopsis rendered entirely
sary With the exception of the single question raised
to the legality Of the Kansas constitution and the pros
prety of the pursued in reference to its submission
to the people of Kansas for their ratification rejection
the message has given unparalleled satisfaction to the
whole people With the light which we have at present
the Kansas differences, cannot do otherwise than
in the views of the President He moderate and
candid in the expression Of his opinions and firmly
believe that there with him patriotic desire to put
end to the haassng turmoil which has been kept up
long about this Territory He reviews the whole sub
ect and admits that he should have preferred that the
whole of the Lecompton constitution should have been
submitted to the people but thinks that the peace and
quiet of the whole country of far Importance than
the temporary triumph of either Of the political parties
in Kansas. We cannot understand how it is that
who pretend to love peace and quieness and know how
necessary they to the security of good government
take issue with the President on this question
) From the Newark IN. ~ journal
The first annual message of President Buchanan is be-
fore the people of the country for their examination and
verdict We do not hesitate to predict that these will be
triumphanty favorable to the President and that the
democracy of the country and all national conservative
win unite in the support of the platform of prin
cipes boldly and clearly enuncated in the message
The patriotic people of the country who appreciate
firm and bold position, will rally around President Blu
chanan they rallied about Andrew jackson when
he boldly attacked the abuses in government and called
recreant States to their constitutional allegiance
On the whole we believe the first message of President
Buchanan will meet with the cordial approval Of the dem
ocratc party, and that all national men, irrespective of
party will agree that its sentiments principles and sug
gestions in the main statesmanlike and judicous
They certainly not liable to the charge Of evasion
-committas, but put forth honest patriot
will always address the people, with frankness and
boldness which must command respect
Let us sustain the President.
e. From the New Haven Register.
In consequence of putting paper press several
hours in advance of the usual time reserve
ments for another day. We commend the message to
attentive perusal, and readers that 1t
will be found unusually interesting. The in
which Kansas matters discussed will command the
appreciation of all candid persons. I ast.F.s.
the Petersburg (vs) Democrat