The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-12
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The Inaugural Address of President Buchanan received
with such marked favor by the opposition press generally
as well as by the entire democratic press to leye
doubt that the wise and patriotic Sentiments OF our Chief
Magistrate meet with Ell enthusiastic response from vast
majority 81 his admitting codntFymen. The crowded
state of columns will only permit to-day TO make
4, few extracts
The Cleveland (ohio) Plain Dealer says
The address will be read with honest pride and satis-
faction by every true lover Of his country The straight
forward and decided expression of the Presidents sent
ments touching each and every question of political
character commands admiration of his frmuess and
sagacity.
His language is clear, strong, and uuadorned He
determined to every question with bold and
weorti6ed opinion and each IL from his cruel
bic the most humble comprehension is refined from all
the dross OF sophisy, and has the genuine ring of the
true metal To desire 10 give frank and open express
sion OF opinion he unites the strength and power OF Lam
guage which few statesmen have been able to equal 10
this respect the address will copmand the admiration II
ALL His eyiew Of the past and present condition OF the
country eyiuces ha warm PATRIOTISM his profound adg-
of the objects Of the constitution and the necessity Of
economy, purity, and equity in the administration of the
national affairs The confidence OF the people in the
President will be enhanced if possible by this proof
of bis eminent ability his solid Judgment his steady con,
servatsm, and his noble frmness The message is model
chart of action for the future administration of affairs
and clear and onorous echo from the heart Of the pair
otto statesman to the universal wishes and hopes Of the
American people, that peace integrity economy honor and
progress shall characterize the present democratic conduct
OF our national affairs"
The Mobile Register says:
aWe received last night brief summary of the topics
of Mr. Buchanans Inaugural 1t will be found this morn
ing under legraphic head, and can but fecatt
readers upon the broad, pacific, and statesmankt
views fcreshadowed by this admirable address The
try weary of fraerna discord, and stands ia need
harmonious ccunstl and action. Tht5e only be OBJ
tanned by mutual regard for the rights and Interests
the several sections ing Themselves and know Of
nothing more cal ualtd to produce snch consultative re-
spec than the VI and mperits policy of an enighen6d
Executive II is The only thar The Union be pre-
sorvtd aud We know OF verify that there is in
the conderacy who woul Labor harder TO restore sucl
harmony thar Mr. Blu haEan ard we feel confident as
thar II be led 5ttes destined 10 dissolu
ton from onnued aGgtavaton Of The uauss Of discon
tea will not ,eult from want Of effort his part tr
effect Substantial reconciliation. We shall not extend
remarks upon The zeal subjects mentioned in de-
epach present They will strike the minds OF our read
once shall the occasion which they
pregcbt ur calm and considerate notice"
The Charleston Courier (opposiion) has elaborate
review Of the inaugural address from which make The
following cx raet:
awe have perused the inaugu al address Of James Blu
chanan fifteenth President Of the United States, with
mixed satisfaction and pleasure 1t opens with beautiful
simplicity yet due somnity, in protesting readiness &c
take the nsiitu ona oath Of office and still more, in
the invocation OF the God of our fathers to aid high
est funcoDary of the government and the people, in SC
dschargng his high and responsible duties TO restore
harmony ana ancient rennSnlp people OF
dis racd and yet alienaed States and to perpe,uate
| our free institutions
The declarations in Vance Of his determination no.
to he candidate for reelection Is wise and udieious
step, and highly honorable TO the newlyeleced CHIEF
Magistrate 1T insures administration free from selfish
and personal intrigue and argues well for the repub
| lie.
"The auscn to the recent struggle for the presidency
| is happily couched, and calculated to concate acqu
in the conautionaAy expressed will of The MAORI
ty, the vital principle of representative republics.
The Marietta toho) Republican saysi ~.a#.
"a brief abstract of the excellent inaugural address
President Buchanan viii be found in another column II,
has given other proof that be is patriot and states
man-iust man for the Chief Mag strate of the United
States a. this important period"
In the of brief but able review Of the inaugural
the Pougbkeepsie New York Telegraph says:
The inaugural address of President Buchanan furnish
renewed the nation that his administration
will aim the harmonious relations of all its parts
an tia; be will devote himself solely TO faithful dis
charge the duties of his office The disturbing question
Of slavery he treats calmly and dispassonaeiy, and h
conclusions hardly fail meet the approval of Thu
people at large lie would leave them free from foreign
interference TO decide their destiny, subordinate
the constitution. This is the democratic policy ant
the only course which can secure concord among thu
S ates.'