Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-12-11

PRESIDENTS HEssAaE.-Owing to the indis-
position of the President his Message was not
sent to Congress till "Wednesday noon-hencs
much to our regret we are unable to lay it
before our readers to-day, as Anticipated
Like all the messages that have emanated
from our present worthy Chief Magistrate, it
is Of readable length, devoted exclusively to
matters coming within the legitimate scope Of
such documents, free from circumloeution, di-
rect and emphatic in style and tone, patriotic
itt-eentimeut, and void Of anything like eE
Tort at historical flourish. Commenting upOn
it, the State Journal of yesterday says:
This Message is certainly one Of the most
important documents ever communicated to
an American Congress. And, in view Of the
important matters Of which it treats, its bre-
vity II most commendable. It's statements
are exceedingly concise, and always to the
point. There is not the slightest attempt at
rhetorical hourishes or expansive arguments.
1t is clear, calm, and perfectly dispassionate.
1t lays before Congress, in clear explicit
terms, the condition and doings Of the several
ment. This is just what Message should do.
This is, indeed, what such documents are for.
Il il not to instruct Congress as to legislation,
but to inform Congress and the country. az to
the details of the Executive action in regard
to the affairs of the country. This, Mr.. Lin
coin has done in q mastery manner.
His review Of the progress of the war is
! in every feature satisfactory and encouraging.
The condition of the Navy is grandly describ-
ed and the work it has accomplished is point
ed out in such terms as must awaken q feeling
Of pride in every American heart. Our block
aiding squadron have taken one thousand pri-
zes, yielding thirteen millions Of dollars to the
revenues of the Government.
The allusion to the questions arising from
the relations of aliens to our Government, and
the frauds practiced on our naturalization
laws is well timed, and the remedy for the
evils distinctly indicated.
His sentiments a. to the proclamation Of
Emancipation are smphatically re-af6rmed.-
He makes unequiVocAl announcement that he
will make no rstraction of his promises Of free
dom to the slaves who may be emancipated
under the operation Of that policy. He shows,
in q most conclusive manner, the aid that the
Government has gained by that course, and
the corresponding diminution Of strength that
it has caused the rebels.
His plan of procedure for rO.instituting
State governments in the insurgent States is
peculiar, and will enlist the utmost attention
/ of the public mind We cannot at this time en-
ter into any extended review of its merits and
stipulations. One thing, however, is clear
i. e.; that while he offers the fullest pardon and
restoration of property rights to those WbO
have not aided the rebellion in high positions
and through breacth Of faith and official oathI
to the old Government, he nevertheless has
neither pardon nor favor for those who have
made themselves leaders in this monstrous
treason. This subject has been most properly
presented to the consideration OF Congress,
and will there, as well as elsewhere, receive ell
| aborate discussion.