The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-12-15
Presidents Message.

We publish to-day the Presidents mes
sage in full, and it excludes our genaral
variety. This document contains large
number of subjects, and takes broad COM
prehensive view of matters, all of which
are dealt with in an able, lucid and logical
manner. The Kansas question is discussed
at considerable length, fully and clearly,
with fair exposition Of the whole matter
FoRNEy's Press endeavors TO throw itself
into convulsons over the Kansas policy OF
the administration, but it is most soft and
velvety with reference 10 the measures pro-
posed by the President 10 maintain our
proper position OH this continent, and, at
the same time, force ,ae nations of the Old
World TO respect the flag of the Union
wherever it is seen. But, the truth OF the
whole matter is, the bold fearless, out
spoken message of JAMES BUCHANAN, has
knocked out of the heads of the Anticipated
Opposition what little common sense they
formerly possessed. They looked with anx
ious eyes for message either tender-fooied
on the Kansas question, or milk. water
with reference TO the great questions OF
international policy which are pressing into
the foreground, and will form the pro.
aramme for 1860. Against a message Of
this character their whining might have
been effective. The Republicans, like the
Chinese, may blow their tin horns and make
wry faces, but they will be careful and keep
out of range of that aim ost unanimous pub
lie sentiment which is surrounding the Pres
ideui, and ramparting his administration.
In this message the Islands OF Cuba and
the Republic of Mexico receive goodly
share of consideration. With reference to
the former, the President takes decided
ground in favor of acquisition. The affairs
of Central America are also ably discussed,
and the various complications surrounding
the transit routes are made ineligible TO the
people.
But the subject of much greater immedi-
ale interest TO our readers is the tariff. The
President recommends system of specific
duties, and presents in plain style the ad-
vantages of this course over the ad valorem
system in conclusive manner. 1t is hoped
that Congress will take this matter in hand,
and that they will make such an endorse
ment of his views as will afford TO the gov
eminent sufficient revenue. The President
has raised his voice in the right, and should
be sustained.
1t is amusing 10 read the Opposition pa
pers nowadays and see their comments
upon the message. They all appear 10 be
holding back and scratching their pates,
waiting for the leaders of their party TO
make the first attack upon the message -
None of the allied journals like The docu-
ment--of course not. They all think ii one
Of the most dangerous documents which has
emanated from the White House for the
last half century. All these mighty and
intelligent presses agree upon general plat
form OF opposition TO the view of the Chief
Magistrate, but when they come 10 details
the disagreement commences: Some oppose
the Kansas portion of the Message (especi
ally FoRKEYl because il states too much,
Others on account of the suppression of most
material aud important facts. The high
Tariff men are outraged because the Presi-
dent did not come openly and bold for a
protective Tariff. Thus they try to find fault,