The Louisiana Democrat., 1867-12-25

position. An opposition in this country
is always partisan. 1t never examines the
merits, but seeks only the flaws Of the ar
guments of an antagonist. \
That portion Of his message wherein he
anticipates the creation IF negro suprema-
cy in the Southern States is, beyond all
question, we'll founded.
Partisanship will only scan it for its
weak points, and will make no attempts to
refute its logic
From the Rochester Union and Advertiser,
(Dem.)
It is d straightforward statesmanlike doc
ument, and, like all previous emanations
ola kindred character from the same source,
is bold and vigorous in style, and clear and
convincing to every unbiased mind where
it touches upon the theory and proper ad-
miuistration of our constitutional system
OF government. 1t is remarkably business
like, omitting the steroetyped introductory
reference to the seasons and their fruits,
and the usual taperng off period. 1t be-
gins and closes abruptly upon affairs of
state.
The first fve-eighths of the message are
devoted to the questions of restoration and
the ercroachments of the legislative upon
the prerogatives Of the executive branch Of
the Government. Here the President is
powerful in fact and argument, and his
positions are impregnable Here be talks
with courage that would have seen him
master of the political situation to-day, and
would have preserved his Office from the
efforts of Congress to weaken and practi-
cally destroy it had he only been possessed
of sufficient sagacity and positive force Of
character to infuseit into judicious action
when be succeeded to the Presidential
chair.
AS q whole, the message is q very salts
factory state paper-one that will enhance
the standing of the President with the
patriotic people at home, and carry with it,
in its dignity and diction, a force that can
not fail to extort respect from all people
abroad.
From the Philadelphia Age, pem.)
1t is an important State paper. No
Chief Magistrate of the nation ever had
more momentous topics to discuss. The
perpetuity Of republican form Of govern
ment in this country is one of the issues
forced into the foreground by the action Of
Radical Congress. The dominant party
have destroyed ten States, erected mill.
tary despotism upon the ruins of the Con.
stitution, changed the repositories Of politi-
cal power in States without the consent Of
the people, and in this manner set at open
defiance the governing power of the coun.
try, and outraged the fundamental idea
underlying this Republic that govern
ments derive their just powers from the
consent of the governed" =
we refer our readers to the message as
full vindication of that opposition to the
party in power which found voice in the
late elections in all parts Of the Union.
From the Boston Post, (Dem. #
An attentive perusal will satisfy all that
lit is document conceived in calm and
wise spirit, free from the slightest taint Of
partisan feeling, large and comprehensive
in it's views, tenacious Of truths in sell
government which experience has made ex.
emplary IN our national history, and in its
entire tone and spirit patriotic without
qualification. No production Of a Presi
dent who had not the support Of party in
Congress was ever more judicious aud pru
dent, both in its discussions and recommen
dations.