Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-12-23

that "cycry patriot must wish for n general
amnesty nj The earliest epoch consistent
with public SAFETY stating further, with
not less truth md craftsmanship, that "for
this great cnd there Ia need OF concur
renee OF all opini-ns, aud tho spirit Of
mutual eeaciiiGhga.'
For harmonious work, President johnson
says;
'Is Il too much TO AK, In Tic name OF tho
whole people, that on the one side, the plan
of restoration shall proceed in conformity
with willingness TO cast the disorders OF
the past into oblivion AMI that, on the 9TH
or, tho evidence of sincerity In tho fulmc
maintenance of the Union shall be put be
yond any doubt by the ratification Of the
proposed amendment TO the Constitution,
which provides for the abolition of slavery
forever within tho limits OF our country?n
Such evidence OF sincerity has already
been given in some cases since tho prepar-
alton of this Message. Twenty-seven
States, includin". several formerly in re-
bcllion, havo now ratified the amendment
aud il already hns the effect Of fundamen,-
al law. Involuntary slavery is forever nhol-
i5hsd in the United States; aud the amend
mont being adopted. it remains for "tbe
: tpihlto NHpS0 lbhNlH hNHN uNcu 81 IOUB III
allegiance to resume their places in the two
branches Of the National Legislature, and
| thereby complete the work of restoration"
/ Thus, il will be seen, the President requires
nothing more on The part OF the South. The
Radicals demand that negro suffrage shall
be condition, is so far from the approval
of the President that lie leaves the whole
matter where the Constitution places that
and all other ,mesic qucs tons, to the peo-
pie OF the States. Now, will the malcon-
tents join with Mr.. johnson "to cast the
disorders Of the past into oblivion?'
Allusion is made in tho Message to the
restoration of the powers Of the cvilcourts
of the United States. and the hope express
ell that Congress will make early provision
for the resumption of tn sc powers, to the
end that persons charged with crime may
have fair and impartial trial, not by
court martials and military commissions,
but by the regular tribunals Of tho country.
| The President speaks of the security Of
the liberty and property of the freedmen,
and does not advise the forced removal and
colonization. lie desires fair trial Of
their abilities to do for themselves in the
industrial pursuits Of the country, and
suggests adequate protection for therrights.
The benefits of free labor are expatiated
| upon, and confidence expressed that the re-
nova of slavery will assist to develop the
resources of the South and of the nation.
a considerable space is devoted in the
| Message to synopses of the reports Of the
| different departments Of the Government !;
but as VIC expect to spread these documents
before our readers in o more extended form,
it is not necessary to do other at this time,
than to simply refer to the favorable con-
dition of affairs they present. The Presi-
| dents financial views will meet with q
wide endorsement.
In respect to our foreign relationships
tcularly our relations towards England and
France-the views of President johnson
have been awaited with n great deal Of in.
terest, not to say anxiety. The charges OF
bad faith, not preferred directly against the
British Government but at the same time
implying some degree of connivance there
Of are succinctly stated, and the result S
given Of the correspondence relative to the
arbitrament of the American claims. The
Presi lent declares that the justification Of
Great Brita cannot be sustained before
the tribunal of nations, but does not advise
any present attempt at redress by legisla-
ton. The question is presented MS one OF
public law, and not necessarily leading TO a
settlement by the trial of arms.
AS to the matter Of The attempt to estab-
lish monarchial government upon Til;
continent lin Mcxico,) we do not find in the
Message quite so beligerent tone os the
statements of 'knowing" Washington cor.
respondents had led us to expect. 1t was
evidently the Presidents purpose to deal al
this time in generalities only, and to await
the development of events rather than tc
indulge in sensational buster. Except the
expression of some not very specific princi
Piles, not much can be CLEANED in regard tC
the policy of Mr.. Johnson's Administration
upon the Mexican question.
Such is hurried abstract ofall the lead.
ing features of the annual Message. We
see precious little in it TO give comfort to
the Radical party and upon the President
we anticipate, their batteries will now be
lcyeled with renewed animosiy.