The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-05
The Presidents Messasc-A Few Opt
MONS Of the Press.

From the New York Word (tem.), December
Though not equal in condensed strength
Of writing and closencss Of logic to some Of
Prcsidcu, Johnson's former messages, par
ticular!y the incompatible veto OF the first
reconstruction act, it is inferior to none of
them in the higher qualities of masculine
intrcpidity and political courage. When
an impeachment suspended over him, as
it were by single thread, be demonstrated
in most unquailing and dauntless spirit
against all the iavorite measures of Con-
gress, whose absurdity he exposes, whose
miSchevous consequences he depicts,
whose repugnancc to the Constitution he
demonstrates, in as firm tone as if the
path of duty were hcsct with no dangers.
This unyiclding moral intrepidity amply
atones for any want OF novelty in the ar
guments and some want Of terScneSS in
their statement.
From the New ork Tribune (Ead.l, pecenbera
Altogether, We should Judge from our
correspondents abstract that the frcSi-
dents message is an extraordinary docu-
mcnt-a strange compound Of statesman
ship and passion. From his views on re-
construction, so full of anger and preju-
dice, we turn TO his views on finance,
which are patriotic and wise. There is
one subject which the President never ap-
proaches without making us pity him for
his own sake. He should know that re-
construction is settled that the destiny OF
the negro is beyond his control, and that
he might as well attempt to bring the
sheetlcss dead out of their bloody and
honorable graves as to persist IN MS Chorus
to chanre il. Reconstruction has passed
into history, and the President might a.
well admit the fact. The other parts OF
the message should receive patient con
sideration, as they contain much that the
nation will generally approve.
From tho philadelphia Inquirer tRad), Dec. 3
II is State paper of more than ordinary
interest. and will amply repay a careful
perusal. Mr.. johnson adheres firmly tt
his Motley Of reconstruction, and calls upoI
Congress to repeal the southern military
district bill. He also reviews at length tn,
financial condition of the country, ant
gives some new and important information
Concerning our relations with the nation
of Europe.
From Forncy's Chronicle.
The President has grown inSolent in tn,
exercise of arbitrary power, and defie
Congress with an intimation that case
may occur in which he would involve thu
country in another civil war sooner thar
obey a law deemed unconstitutional by
him.
His effrontery actually surpasses itsel
when he comes to discuss the frauds which
have been perpetrated upon the treasury
by his corrupt officials and party support
crs. Instead of ascribing them to the elias:
of men he has appointed to Office, he at
tempts to hold the Senate responsible un
der the civil tenure bill, alleging that it has
almost destroyed official accountability.
From the Baltimore Gazette.
The Presidents views upon the recon.
struction of the Union and the necessity
for prompt rehabilitation of the Consti.
tuition are frankly and clearly put, and hi,
reasoning upon the subject is unanswera
BILE. His intimation to Congress in regard
to the course he would feel bound to pur.
sue il any attempt is made to remove hin,
from office prior to his trial on bill OF
Impeachment is straightforward and manly
and will meet with general appreciation.
There is no need for US to analyze or crit.
else in detail a document which every citi-
zen has, perhaps carefully studied for
hlmsclt. We content ourselves with SIM
ply recording what we believe will be the
opinion Of the country, that no ADLER, more
conclusive or more timely message has for
many years been addressed to Compress or
the American people.