The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-12-13
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The Presidents Message.

Inc PreSldentS message.
The Message Of President Buc-
hanan, says the Dayton Empire,
taken as a whole, it is n c I'm, con-
siderate and able document, and
contains sentiments which will find
a hearty response in the heart Of
every man-we carr not what his
political preferences may be-who
truly loves the Union, and desires
its perpetuation. The telegraph
informs us thai it does not meet the
appreciation Of either the cXtrem-
lists North or South. This was to
be expected, and is good evidence
thai tie President has chosen the
middle path, the only course which
leaves u hopc-sligilt though it be
for a satisfactory adjustment of
the dangerous questions now agi-
ta;ing the minds Of the American
people. Concession is urged upon
both the citizens of the Northern
and Southern States, While he
argues hat the Constitution does
not confer upon any State the right
to secede at pleasure, on account of
any real or flnciel grew n e at
the same time he declares it a. his
own opiaion that the Constitution
has not ~"delegated to Congress the
power to force Il State into suLmis-
sion which is attempting to with
draw, or has actually withdrawn
from the Coniederacy."
While the President gives this as
his opinion, he refers to Congress
to decide for itself whether it pos
3csscs the power, by force or arms,
to compel Il State to remain in the
Union, and adopt snch measures,
as may be best calculated to restore
harmony and friendly feeling be-
tween the sections. That both the
Senate and House will agree with
the President, even should they de-
eide that they possess the power to
use force, that it would be Wnwise
to exercise it under existing cir
cnmstances, we have scarcely q
doubt. While this position will
meet with the hearty endorsement
Of the great mass of the people, it
will, doubtless, be made the subject
ofbittery attack by that portion OF
the press, politicians and preachers
who advocate the use Of force, Eat
every hazard even to the bring
ing on OF ''civil war and all its
horrors" They were anxious that
the President sgould take a posi-.
ton in favor of cOcrsion, and as
sumo all the responsibility which
such a course would carry in it;
train. He has, however, wisely
referred the entire matter to Con.
gress and thus will compel. the
members of that body-Republi.
ems as well as conservativcs-to
place themselves on record on the
question, and become directly re.
ponsibIe for all the consequence:
which may ensuc. We predict tina
here VIII he no coercion.
The President also states that or
lerS have been issued to the com
manders Of the Forts in the South
that they shall act entirely on til,
defensive, and at all hazards pro
tect the United States property. q
, While lie recites the numerou.
violations of both the letter and tn,
spirit Of the Constitution, by til,
Republicans of the Nothern States
he does not regard the mere elec
tion of Mr.. Lincoln as suficien
grounds for the secession of tn,
= people Of any State, and urges tina
+ before such II step is taken, the,
!, should wait for the covert act'' OF
f the part Of the President elect.
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