Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-06
SPiRIrOF THIS MORNING PRESS.

SPIRIT OF THIS MORNING. PRESS
The Lntsiligenesr, after having pondered
for . day longer over the Inaugural, hnds
much more in IL to approve, than the editor
expected Indeed, he frankly states that 1t
Ii . model State paper Of its kind, showing
clearly that the new Executive sets out to dis
charge his duty, in what our respected con-
temporary regards as the right spirit in that
which distinguished that EZRA Of good feel.
ing "-the naturalization of Mr.. Monrcs.-
The idea CT the article on which we here COM
ment, that an Inaugural is but an exposition
Of the general views on which an Executive
desires to administer his trust, subject to such
notifications as circumstancss may demand,
In sound one. We thank the Infsiitgsncsr
for the frank manner In which it admits. that
throughout the State paper in question, there
runs vein Of deep patriotism, worthy Of all
praise.
The Onion, in commenting on the Inaugu.
raj, takes occasion to say:
passing from the declaration that his elec-
ton was the result Of the inherent love for
the Constitution and the Union which ami
mates the people. Mr. Buchanan reafi rms the
vital principle that the will of q majority
should settle domestic questions in our Terri
tories, as we'll as in the States This was the
grand issue in the Presidential election, and
the success Of Mr.. Buchanan was the success
of this Fundamental doctrine of popular self.
government In reference 70 ths time when
the people of o Territory may settle the ques
tion Of slavery or no slavery, Mr.. Buchanan
recognises the obligatory character of the
Democratic platform, and expresses his will
ingness to abide by the decision of the ques-
tion, which he has reason to believe will soon
be made by the Supreme Court He does not
regard the question involved IN the issue, as
TO the power Of a Territory to establish or pro-
hibit slavery, as involving any practical mat
ter OF moment: bat, that his own individual
opinion may not be misunderstood, he frankly
declares 1t es his individual opinion that
under the Ne6rssk = x snsas act the sppropri-
ate period (vhen the question may be settIed)
Will be when the Der of actua residents
in the Territory shall justify the form alton of
constitution with . view TO its admission as
. State into the Union Whilst this en-.
phatic and unequivocal declaration scatters
TO the winds thousands Of misrepresenta-
tions in which his enemies persisted during
the canvass, IL does not disturb the TO.
sision taken by the Democratic party when
1t hoDored Mr. Buchanan as its standard
tearer, snd agreed to abide by the decision
o. the question which might be made by the
highest judicial tribunal of the country
Whether that decision (which will probably
be made today shall accord with the ipdi-
vidual opinion of Mr.. Buchanan or not, he
stands ready to scquiesce, and to carry it out
as the doctrine Of the democratic party In
the expressive language Of Dir Buchansn,
speaking Of the judicial decision of the cues
ton: Bot. be this a. 1t may, it is tas i'm per-
alive and Indispensable duty of the govern
ment Of the United States to secure to every
resident inhabitant tie free and independent
expression q his opinion by bis vote This
sacred ri sht Of each individual must be pre-
served That being accomplished, nothing
can be fsirer than TO leave the people Of a
Territory free from all foreign interference, to
statss'
1t is sincerely to be desired th at the set.
tlement Ct this vexed sectional question by
the late presidential election, and by the de-
ctsion of the Supreme Court, will secure TO the
country that repose and quiet for which Mr..
Buchanan 50 ardently hopes. His appeal to
the Union-loying spirit of the country on this
subject il foil Of touching pathos and patri-
otic eloqueree. We arnestly trust til at It will
make deep and widespread impression on
the popular heart.
4" 1t is hardly necessary for rs to say that
Mr. Buchansn's views as to the dangers of q
large surplus In the treasury will meet hearty
approval, but not more so than his wise and
practical suggestions az to applying such sur
plus "to great national objects for which a
clear warrant can be found in the constitu-
ton" Who does not sanction the proposition
10 apply the surplus /" to the extinguishuen emit
OF our national debt and to reasonable in
crease Of the Eavy?" These are great con.
stitutional and proper objects for sppropria-
ton, and to these Mr. Buchanan suggests that
the surplus be appropriated.
=" In the same spirit Of wise statesmapship
MI buchanan maintains that mo more reve-
nue. ought to be collected from the people than
the amount necessary to defray the expenses
OF wise, economical, and efficient admins
fration In the came connexon, he saws.
with 10 less OF wisdom and Justice in regard
to the reduction Of the tariff duties, that Hapy
discrimination against particular branch fof
industry tor the purpCSe Of benefting ia
vored corporations, individuals, or interests,
would nave been unjust TO tie rest Of the
community, and Inconsistent with that shirt
OF fairness AID equality which ought to gov
ern IN the adjustment CT q revenue tariff
hr buchanan next slludes 20 the system
OF squsEdering the public domain which has
OF late attracted much public attention. His
views 10 regard to the proper application of
ouI puorc lands, and the ibersiity of sen:i-
nents as to the merits Of the pioneer settlers
GRAFTON. f'a' oOH'iu'
After giving succirct but comprebsns;v.
ana accurate view Of the line of demarca,ion
between the powers Of the State and Of the
asaeial uoVsrnments, Mr. buchanan says he
eoh'icers II =. clear that, under the war max
ing power, Congress may appropriate money
towards the construction Of a military road
rhen THIS Is absolutely necessary for the de-
fence Of any State or Territory Of the Union
against foreign invasion" He enforces thi.
view With great power in regard to the con.
Nruction OF military road to the Pacific
coast, bat forbears to expres. G. AN oninion az
10 the wisest and most economical mode In
WHICH tie government can lend its aid in ac-
cemplishing this great and necessary work "