Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-31
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Baltimore Patriot.

WARRINGTON March -, 1919.
There IS good deal OF interes, felt here Jus. now,
in reference TO our Foreign Relations, growing
mainly out of the decision in the case of the Creole,
and the new excitement which has attended this
subject by the introduction OF the resolutions of
Mr. Giddings Of Ohio. Since the arrival of the
last news from Europe, the subec, has been, j, is
true, but incidentally referred IN in Congress not
because there has not been deep feeling there but
for the reason that no subject has presented itself
for debating the character of our foreign relations
and for the also that many have wisely con-
sidered that such discussion would be improper
Ia the present relation OF our affairs with Great
Britain. IL IS matter in controversy, on which
opinions have been expressed ny both Governments
and M reference 10 which so many difficulties have
arisen, that oil seemed disposed TO know the worst
IN the way OF negotiation before entering Into
COLLISION OF feeling at home. In reference 10 the
Creole case-ihe searching of American vessels
the boundary Question. and matters OF minor mo-
ment, OF which there seem TO be almost legion,
there is great deal Of feeling in and out OF Con
srsss- The many hope thet all difirnltios may
end peacefully and honorakly 10 the Government
and look forward TO the mission OF Lord Ashbur-
ton in the anticipation Of better state Of feeling
than now exists, The few, per contra are dispos
ed to let the wors, come to the worst as speedily
and they believe that nothing but the ultima ratio
Tsgum will bring Great Britain to terms. With
nearly oil there is disposition 10 meet the difficult.
ties as, il the worst should come to the worst thew
may arise. But for the awful condition Of the f.
nances of the Government, and the embarrass.
ments existing in the public treasury, the most Ii
bern appropr atoms would now be made for the sup.
port OF the Navy. As Il IS, half million has been
appropriated for a new war steamer by bill which
has passed the Senate, which has been favorably
reported oy a Committee Of the House, and which
will pass that body without opposition.
The Navy Department IS doing oil Il can TO
make the Navhl service efficient, by expendng
iudiclously all the means in its power, and by
bringing into use for action all the vessels in the
service. good many Naval appointments and
promotions have heen made since the commence
ment Of the present Administration. MIR Bldger,
who had The interests OF the Navy much n; heart
did much TO awaken public interes, in behalf OF
It's success. MIR pshur, with all his Iedged alb.
sirncuon, IS devoted heart and SOU 10 its success
His report is proofenough Of this, and the excess
OF his zeal has rather been found fault with, than
his want Of real.
Several nominations connected with the Eaval
service are now before the Senate. Most, If not
all oil them, are promotions. They embrace in the
main very worthy class OF men who deserve well
OF the country, and who, it is 10 be hoped will
speedily receive the honors due TO their service
The young men OF the country ore the jewels Of
the nation. Those m our Navy more than all
othere, need the fostering hand Of the Government
70 cherish and encourage them. IT., in the course
OF human events, and nothing IS improbable, our
national grievances are to be settled by rcsor, to
arms, the ocean Is 10 be the path way Of glory
our sailors are 10 have the brunt OF the battle and
those who command them are TO be foremost in the
hight The Government IS bound by every con-
sderaion OF national honor and interest," 10 protect
tie Navy; and Congress is called uuon most SOL
EMMY TO second the interest Of the Goyernment.-
In times like these, there is much more danger
arising from delay than from TOO hlsty action.
have been led 10 say thus much IN reference to the
Navy from the receipt Of the Maryland resolutions
m reference 70 this branch Of the public service,
to-day presented by Mr. Merrck, Who is always
on the qW virc when National honor or State in.
teresis arc conneced) we'll as from the fact that
the same subject mas been alluded TO IN the able
speech oil Mr. Clay, and from the circumstance that
many important Naval appointments are now be-
fore Congress which demand the early consdsra
ton Of that body
Mr. Clay speech 10 day, filed the Senate cham.
her 10 ovorh2wing BY ten O'Clock the crowd had
begun 20 ass mble, and by eleven the Senate cham
/ her had been taken ~ storm. By twelve the door.
Ways reporters desks, and every nook and corner
! Of the chamber was foil TO ovefhowing. The Ia.
dies gar cry presented picture OF beauty and m.
| tehIgence 50 Tar beyond my power 70 picture,
| mat shall rot sven mike tho effort. At one o.
clock or thefeabou's, "by ShreWsbury's clock, % Mr.
| Clay commenced his speech. II wHs worthy oil
him and the reputation he has go .ong enjoyed Us
/ statesman aud an orator. lis views upon the sub.
Jecis Of our Foreign Relations and Financial EN-
0luassmcnis, were such as the people will every
where respond TO and approve o. The crowded
audience were held together 20 tho last, although
MrClay spoke from one until quite o'clock.
W.