The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-12-14
OPINIONS or THE PRESS ON The PRESL
DENIS MESSAGE.


OPINIONS or THE PRESS ON The PRESL-
DENTS MESSAGE.
We risk nothing in saying that it is the ablest State
paper that has appeared since the memorable messages Of
Andrew Jackson.--B BsJord lPa.) Gazette.
1t is document less remarkable for the grave i'm
potance Of the subjects discussed than for the bodness
| and clearness with which they presented
Frederick (ld) Oaise.
The President has SO fully and clearly stated the coH
dtion affairs and made his message what it should be-
history of the state of the natonthat particular sy
nopsis, abstract explanation Of it Is unnecessary.
Rome IN ~ Sentinel.
From the tone OF comments upon the message ndulged
in by the press feel authorized in saying that She oppo
siton very generally approves its moderation while il
meets the cordial approval of the political friends the
administration FreiaiasIary Pa Democratic Recorder.
The message Is able well temperate and con
servative State paper aud hardly that
his political opponents charge the President with bo
ing actuated by other than patriotic motives In its pro-
mitigation Plymouth Mast Rock
The messages, altogether, very cedable document
1t not only furnishes full and lucid explanation OF the
domestic and foreign affairs of the nation but II discusses
them in frank, dignifed. and consilerato tone.
Philadelphia Esenig Journal.
Nothing is omitted in the message that the wants of
Congress demand, that would be useful to that body
The comprehensive views of the President expressed
upon every important question bearing upon national a
fairs. We commend the message to all.
lFdydteviAs az C.) NorA Caroliaian.
IL ought to be read by every 1t appears to US 10
be able document conceived in the right spirit and
Is certainly very interesting 1t contains little that
any patriotic citizen object to- while its general tone
and important suggestions be highly commended by
the country. Concord (N ~ Patriot
In clear, perspcuous and precise language the inter-
nal condition and novel foreign relations of the United
States reviewed and unfoded by the master hand of
that citizen who longer and conspcuously than
any other living has Influenced the destiny OF our
country. HarisbHy (Pa) Patriot and Union.
The eminently message Of President Bu-
chanan to have had wonderful effect In allaynr
the turbulent and sedous elements Of the country and
uniting the good and patriots of all parties in one
sentiment for the continued glory and prosper
ity of our present magnificent confederation
philadelphia Msrewy
This message will be read with more than ordinary I'M
terest by every intelligent man. without distinction Of
party and all moderate conservative will least
acknowledge that the various subjects embraced in this
document discussed ucdly honestly and in states
manlike manner. - Woodstock Va) Tenth Legion
The City Council of Norfolk has appointed committee
OF three members frem each branch of the Councils to in
que into the best practicable OF establishing at
the earliest day, direct trade by line Of steam packets
between the ports of Norfolk and St. Nazare amount
OF capital needul for the undertaking. and what cooper
ton may be expected from parties ia France
It is concise and thorough review Of the domestic
and foreign affairs Of the governmena well written
and candid statement of national matters of deep i'm
portance and should command the attention Of every
citizen We commend the message, not less for its ab
ity than for the Importance Of its recommendations to
the attentive perusal Of our readers.
[chcago (La,) Daily Times,
No State paper has issued from the Executive of
this any other government of modern times which has
commanded the attention Of SO many readers will the
message have just published None too we are con-
strained to add, better deserves candid reading This
equally true whether regard is had the topics of.
which it treats the in which they are discussed or
the results which are contemplated Portland Ms 4ryus
1t is document Of unusual ability, and exhibits the
patient investi cation of the minute details of the bust
ness of the ernmen which characterize the present
Executive Of the nation. Every subject is treated with
and candor and the views the President and the
principles upon which DISQUALIFICATION OF public aairs
based clearly set forth and orcibly expressed
[Syracass IN. ~ Central Cbursr.
The message of President Buchanan which We present
to our readers in our issue Of this week. is document
that will richly repay careful perusal Calm and Dig
nied IN Its language nowhere betrays the temper that
actuates opponents To misrepresent and yfy its
author. The Chief Magistrate Of mighty nation the
President eynces his full consciousness Of the grave re-
sponsbilties of his station and his determination that
during the term of his administration the republic shall
receive no detriment. -. Worcester (Mas) Bay Sas Il
We have read 1t with much care, and, although we
might need to read 1t again before entering upon full
discussion Of all its merits, feel justified in pronouu
cling it at once remarkable for its ability and s brevty
In point OF ability, that it will compare la
Vorapy Win any message we nave ever published and
in the matter of breyty, this may safely be said
that considering the amount of information presented
the number and variety of subjects discussed and tho
cearncss and concusvcncss characteristic of
the whole it is brief it could well be- It certainly
does not to contain supcruous sentence or line
or word. d.--Prouasace (R. ~ Post
The message is calmlyconsdered carefully preparcd
and wisely Judged review of the public affairs Of the
tion and its relations with other governments 1t IL evil
dent from its entire tenor that Mr. Buohagan inu-
enced in his opinions and recommendations by wise re-
gard for the people of this Unon and patriotic desire
for their present prosperity and future welfare 1t ia not
partisan document and indicates feelings Of pride Of
opinion personal selfapproval 1t imbodies a clear
and impartial examination of the domestic and foreign
policy of great nation made by man conscious of
the heavy responsibility which rests upon him as the
head of that nation and who has all the opportni
ties incident to his position to ascertain reason and
to Judge of the condition. the wants. the policy of
confedcracy composed of thirty millions Of enterpris
ing and progressive people, PiAsbwy (Pa.) Poa
Hon Pryor Lea, formerly member Of Congress from
tennessee, writing series of articles in the Texas m
pcrs advocating railroad from Arkansas bay In that
state through Mexico, to the Pacific He calls it
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