The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-10
OPINIONS OF TIE PRESS ON THE PRESt.
DENTS MESSAGE.


1t is wel-writion and dignidei State paper present
ing clear and satisfactory review Of public affairs
Baltimore IafriS
1t is well-written document, and will doubt be
tcnsively read. The foreign policy of the President is well
calculated to excite the mind of every lover of his
try and its institutions - Wilmington (Da) Gazeie.
This message, like all President Bnchanans State pa
pers bears impress Of craftsmanship aud the evidence
Of strong practical mind On moot points il is
else the subjects would permit and in its main features
will probably prove quite satisfactory TO the country
~ r. Journal Of Commerce.
The message is good ono. 1t pcases the democrats
and ofends the ultra republicans expected The
language is clear and forcble tho very staesmanlkc
document which carries conviction to every unprjudced
reader LhHesdite Ia. HcraH
These are the great features of the message They ex
hibt present condition and future prospects in
vorablc aspect The public intelligence may be conf
IDENTIFY expected to accept the Presidents views and give
efficacy and actually TO his recommendations
Buffalo Daiy Courier
Finally taking up the message with enro confidence
in the experience wisdom discretion and decision of
character which belong to its author finish the read
ing of il with almost unqualified satisfaction We accept
it as marking new political epoch, and as embracing
schedule Of progressive movements which the North the
South, the East, AMI the West will hardly endorse
(Philmielphia argus
II is well written and presents the various subjects
which of national interest in clear and comprehen
sve style Our relations with foreign countries stated
and discussed in firm, but dignicd and conciliatory
manner aud the Presidents illusions to oontrover-
sizes with Great Britain, SPAIN and Mexico couched in
language which can hardly fail to meet the approval OF
all unprcudicel minds-N Y. Daily San.
It's one the abcst State papers which have ever en-
anated from the pen Of its great author and will DO
perused with deep interest by millions this continent
and il Europe We with the President in every
word he has said the slavery question and Kansas
His views in relation to Spain and Cuba Mexico, the
Nicaragua transit route, aud in relation to foreign
policy generally, will meet the approval Of large
jority Of the American people Roiegh Nv O. Standard
Into several subjects of absorbing Interest it has
tered at great length and with instructive fullness
Its treatment Of topics Of domestic interest will doubtless
command the general approval Of the South to say the
least 9 Nor do we think that the resolutions
which the democracy Of Virginia sent up on Saturday
night to cheer the President of their choice would have
been adopted with less unanmity had this last Offering
to his patriotism and wisdom been before them.
[Petersburg Id) Press.
The readers will perceive that in the self vnJnton
in regard To his domestic policy. Mr. Buchanan brings
forward irrcagbIc defence against all the assaults
persstently made upon his administration. II must be
with feelings fexuation that he is able TO refer 10 the
pacific solution of that most threatening dincTy, tho
Mormon rebellion, by which the supremacy of te laws
of the country has been maintained, and mild and pa
erna ccmency exercised towards the misguided fanatics
Of Utah - Brooklyn Dcnty Eaglc.
1t is cmnently satisfactory frank, unrcscrved and
lucid exposition Of our foreign relations and domestic
affairs. With the isacncss of a panorama, in a few
bold and mastery touches il displays the issues the
events, and the achievements Of tho government during
the year which has interviewed since tie first assembling
Of the present Congress and from this satisfactory
view Mr. buchanan passes to the contingencies and
oesses Of the present and the future with degree of
ntrcpty and directuess of purpose fully equal to tho
demands of the crisis ~, Y. Only Herald.
The eloquent and able message which we present to
our readers does not enanate from chancccc Pres
ident are its cennscs the words merely of who
speaks in right of official position 1t is the language Of
statesman and p,trot, whose experience, whose
knowledge of public affairs, whose devotion to the
try sgnalized by many honorable and salutary acts, du
ring long career give to his words weight and valne
that place could afford much conccle to
the position OF responsible Chief Magistrate addressing
! the representatives of the people
4iBany Daily .Itlas and Argus.
Clear firm and bold in the cnunciation of the policy
proper to be pursued with reference alike to domestic
aud foreign relations the President leaves subject in
doubt ambiguity All can understand and all honest
will approve the measures recommended for the bet
ter security and prosperity Of this great republic That
tho petty of faction who labor only for party and
pe will tcnouncc the comprehensive and statesman
like views which they neither appreciate under
stand is matter of course. But we boldly venture the
assertion that public document Of the day will com
maud wider approval or exert commanding in
aucnee throughout the civilized world.
baltimore Republican.
The message is document Of far more than usual in
tercst and importance MIR lnchanans views upon pub
lie affairs those of person whose long experience and
grc,t gacity entitc his opinions to that respectful con
sleution which his eminent position naturally warrants
1t may happen that person, elevated by the accidents
of party, is, after all, only ordinary But MIR
Buchanan Is ordinary ; and while his policy as
for instance in regard to threatening difficulties with for
cgn powers the peaceful settlement of the Utah question:
and in other respects has been sgnay wise AMI
moderate his previous State papers like the present have
been marked by ability worthy of President of the
United States and honorable to the country of which he
is the chief executive officer Boston Dry Courier.
IL sets forth all the prominent issues which will require
the attention of the representatives. OF the people with
clearness and precision and recommends such legislation
in the opinion of the Chief Magistrate of the nation,
necessary TO protect the honor of the country abroad,
and domestic and prosperity at home There
is attempt Mt niysthcption In this message Each
point is clearly stated and the facts simply aud plain
y narrated be within the comprehension OF tho
humblcst in the Union. The whole tone and tenn
per OF the message is prudent and concatng, while the
topics belonging the foreign relations of the republic
treated in spirit of wise, enlightened and patriotic
craftsmanship which arrest tue attention and cha
enge the admiration OF candid men of all parties.
FhladeIptm PepnyirdnaH.
We believe that express the opinion of all UMPIRE
JUDGED minds when say that il OF the most SAT
efactory and able state papers, and fully accouh
with public opinion than any message which has OF late
wears enanatei the Executive chair The Language
is forcbe aud IL tx written in that clear AMI comprelen
sve style for which Mr. Buchanan is eminent md the
various subjects dwclt upon discussed in manner 40
able and eloquent that conviction is inevitably forced
upon the mind of the reader IN every line On questions
general political interest his views and opinions are wen
known, and he has TO advance beievine,
doubtless, that wcscttlel plans like well settled pnc