The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-17
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON The PRESI
DENTS MESSAGE


Montgomery (4ta) 44doetter
II is marked by the ability and perspcuty for which its
author is justly distinguished and hope that it
great length will deter from reading IT, it pre-
sents the condition of our country in clear and compre
hensive style. Mipakie (Ipis) Duly Nees
Throughout the message evidences the statesmanlike
qualities which his bitteest have accorded
President and it will be regarded abroad as most
able State paper commanding universal attention as an
exposition of our domestic and foreign policy.
NsW York Aaa,.
We give to day the first instalment of this excellent
document, We have yet room for comment but
earnestly advise its perusal by all who would under
stand and appreciate the position aud working of the
government of the country.
Montgomery, (4id) Confederation.
The second annual message of President Buchanan
attracts the very general appreciation of the reading
public Ii is document of formidable LENGTH yet it is
found upon examination that there few subjects
treated upon in regard to which could have desired
greater brevity. Uiica N. ~ Observer.
The style of the message is one Of remarkable per-
spicuity There is aim at highsoundng phrases no
attempts at graceful crcumlocution 1t is plain SEN
sble busness-li like document, and does honor the
President and the party which placed him in the chair of
State. Let yerybody give it an attentive perusal.
Nee Hampshire Gazette.
There is necessity of laudation tspeaks for itself
for citizen can after calmly and deliberately perusng
it, but give his approval to the sound conservative views
both matters of home and foreign policy therein
rest his fame. -DaOenpon (iopa Nescs.
1t is long time since a message from the President
has been such to command more unqualified approb
tion given earnest of more energy and wisdom in the
administration of federal affairs Our ardent wish Is that
Congress apply themselves with the single desire to
maintain the position occupy the globe a ma
tion and to the speedy and final settlement of all our
difficulties with other nations upon the fair and just
grounds laid down by the President.
Detroit (Aicli.) Free Press.
Whatever may be the Of Congress upon the po
stion of Kansas the future action of its people,
regard the remarks of the President upon the subject as
interesting and proper, equally time and occasion
They entitled 10 the calm and intelligent consdera
ton of the people and in view of what has taken place
in the country since the last annual message of the Pres
dent, and since the adjournment Of Congress- they APP
proprate the position OF the President and to his rel
| ton to the country at arge.--Baitiaors Sua.
The great length of the Presidents message leaves no
room for comment and il is SO satisfactory n it's char
aoter and explicit in its details that comment
be called for 1t speaks for itself and venture to
say have had from the executive department
the government lucid and honest exposition of
public affairs 1t Is marked by the ability, frankncss
and rmness which have characterized all Mr. Buchanan
public acts--IHancheser az ~ Union Democrat.
This just such paper might be safely expected
from President Buchanan 1t is characterized by all that
ability, cearness, force, and comprehensivencss which
mark all his efforts. From it the enemies of their
try may learn that they have nothing to expect from
him in promoting their reasonable designs 1t is high
toned, national, and patriotic and emnently BELTS the
ruler of great powerful and free people There is not
true friend of his country who will not be proud to
that country faithfully vndicatcd it is in Mr.
Buchanan's message. 4heae London lLonn.) Star
Our readers will find it to be of the most import
ant and interesting State papers which have been
| submitted to Congress 1t is honest yndication
of the of the administration in relation to Kan
! sas and Utah. well a logical and staesmanlilc
expose of relations with England, Spain, Mexico,
and other foreign powers On the subject of the tariff
the President is clear and explicit sustaining the views
| of the democracy OF Pennsylv
| DanuiNc (Pa) hateliigencr.
| From Washington down, few such documents have
come from the pen of President 1t ID State paper of
the first order Clear cogent wise, and conservative
there is but little in it that will not withstand the as
saults of both pretended friends and open foes The
style is that of statesman aiming to mpart information
instead of designing to please by the flourish of captv-
ting composition. Every idea is clearly impaired and
every principle strongly impressed without single at
tempt at glowing rhetoric bewildering sophistry
Pure English and sound logic the characteristics
the style while the principles indicate the wise and con-
sentative statesman. Louisville (Ky) Courier.
TO the exclusion of everything else we devote almost
entire outside form to the publication of the admra
BILE message of President Buchanan sets forth all the
prominent issues which will require the attention of
Congress, and recommends such legislation in the
opinion of the Executive is necessary to protect the
honor of county abroad and secure domestic peace
and prosperity at home. The message is written in
bold and vigorous STYLE AID is emineny worthy the at
tenton every who feels any interest in the pass
| ing history OF his country.
icesJuy (Vu) Democratic Mirror
IL is document that needs no comnentit explains
itself We free to say, that do believe that
there is single word in the whole message but what
| will meet with and cordial approval from erery
democrat throughout the Union and that liberal right
thinking of the opposition who read for them
selvesw endorse the greater portion of it, and thank
Providence that such able and patriotic statesman
James Buchanan presdes this great nation pros
porous and intelligent people We say read the message
entire Let not its length deter you from giving every
part of it careful perusa -[adis (Niss.) Senlne.
For ccaness, purity, and strength of dction felci-
tous arrangement Of TOPICS concise and truthful
ment of historical facts, searching analysis mastery dis
play of knowledge OF the principles of government
the wants of people, and the exhibition
tied purpose to apply these principles supply far az
may be those wants, and to maintain the honor and
glory of fag upon every sea- the message model
State paper and fail to carry conviction to the
mind every friend Of his country that the present
Chief Magistrate of the nation is every inch patriot and
q statesman of the old Jeffersonan school.
Belfast (lNniae) Journal
glance at the multitude of questions many of which
have been of the most difficult character will satisfy any
candid reader that the message is neither unnecessarily
verbose extended in length And there are those
among the opposition who carp at it this account
We pass by all such objections utterly frivolous and
groundess The real question is to the intrinsic
merits document Does 1t give clear and faithful
exposition of the present condition of the country in its
domestic and foreign relations and its recommends
tons to the future action of the government at home
and abroad such the exigency of affairs demands ?
We shall have frequent occasion hereafter to affirm the