Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
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Our controversy with England cannot be considered
settled by The recent Ashbursn Treaty II mas but
skinned and hned the ucerous part Almost all the
nam points in issue remain untouched. The Wash
ngon treaty concludes fact but issue, ard mat
Is the boundary question. The British Government III
reference to that controversy, yielded what we knew,
and, us they have since admitted they knsn to he our
right Beyond that nothing was done but an agree
ment on the part of our Government to send out a
squadron TO Africa TO propa;e the English lion rpon
question in relation which the feelings Of the Ame
rcan people p:ecluded The possibility OF any direct
concession. Why the Oregon and her question OF vital
Importance were overlooked 1t difficult to conjecture
Tho treaty is, al last, but fragment. of international
negotiation II circumstances rendered this singular
pretermisson necessary, il may he excused; but we
have heard OF nothing TO justify it, On the contrary,
we have learned from no secondary authority, .!sat
Lord Ashbu.ton, while seated upon sofa in the Senate
only unsettled point of controversy batween the two
countries was tho Maine boundary question. Imagine
the alnazement of those Senators, when the treaty
was sent in, TO discover that the only in doub,
was the only Issue determined, while the Pandora box
OF diplomatic difficulties remained, with that exception,
open. There is reason 10 believe that the trenty had
not the hearty assent of the majority of the Senate,
though that august body, from and patriotic mt
lives avoided any action that would have affected the
confidence of foreign Governments in the faith and
UNITY of The newly elected Congress
will, however, be likely TO overhau! and scrn,nze all
the peculiarties of this treaty; and 10 judge from pre-
sent Indications, there s decided prospect OF vigorous
| opposition to it, The question recently raised in New
York, in the Of the Scottish nurderess will raise
the issue. We trust that, in matter wholly ma
t'onal, no party feeling or national prejudice will be
| exhibited.
One of the most importan. questions between the
two countries is that IN relation to the sovereignty OF
the Oregon Territory. THIS question is Imminent
that which has just been determined, and inf
| n'lely more important. 1t cannot be, and the West
has determined that it shall not be, delayed 1t has
been taken by The "forward top" and diplomatic
arrangements will be allowed 10 defer its ad astment.
The recent Cincinnati Convention, with prominent
candidate for the Presidency at its head, entered
utey into the business, and gave distinct and emphat-
&c sanction 10 immediate occupancy OF the disputed
territory. And upon tins question there is no Amer
that hints doubt Here, al least, is point upon
which all are united There is American citizen
whose schooday studies have not taught him that the
territory in question is his countrys There is no
American citizen who will not peril all that deor TO
him aintan it, In this country, it is matter for
| controversy. Great Britain ,aust concede il. That
concession should have bren extored in the recent ne
collation. failing to effect that concession the Co
vernaen should have occupied the territory and pre-
pared for the worst. The issue would have been as
well then now, and is we'll now hereafter.
| or our right TO Oregon, no American entertains
doubt. Of our right to Oregon, the English Govern
ment enterains mol doubt. II may deny that right;
but pursued the trickster policy, in violation
OF every principle Of truth and honor in relation to the
Northeastern Boundary Question, and claimed that TO
which, it is admitted they kne,c they had no title
This lesson upon British diplomacy Will not be lost upon
! the American people.
The Oregon question involves the vital interests OF
the American Republic 1t is important, as the pos
session Of that territory will protect US from an mint
cal European settlement, upon our Western border a
half century will crowd that territory with American
citizens, and it's possession is invaluable IN relation to
all our commercial interests It is important also as
giving, at once consolidation and expansiveness TO the
Republic. With such an extent Of territory, and com
muncating with Europe on the East and Asa on the
West, the U. States would, will, her variety oil soil and
climate and the activity Of her population, possess ad
vantages which would render the nation, no judgment
| = Is $50. most nalion ar ~ -
The enterprise and rapid increase of our population
prove this to be idle dream. Even very large
colony is it's way the Rocky Mountains 10
the Oregon; and before twelve months have passed
over us, will be proud TO announce that the entire
territory is in the possession of Anglo Americans.
| The policy Of England can hardly be sunect
Of specuaton it is glass, and the weakest eye
through IT. Leaving continental Europe sleeping upon
her arms she looks abroad for the of supp yng
her necessities. Her re,gn'ng interests are colonial
With her naval superiority she is confident OF bending
every Government out of Europe 10 her feet, with
haps the exception of our own. We, however, are
| feared and must be guarded With Canada on the
North the sovereignty the Eas', the West In
dies the South, and Texas and Oregon on the West
she hopes TO surround like q Scorpion, with circle
81 lire. Bnt, though she may DO" DOWN Shna, ae
ISOLATE Ahghanstan, seize the defenceless Sandwich
Islands, and pursue of fruI.iess outrage, at
which humanity turns pale, the game is checked when
played against THIS country. America has ceased to
be secondary power The peculiari,ies of her posi-
ton make up every deficiency population and wealth
and place her, IN such contest, abreas! with the
most vigorous Of England's rivals. We have, IN Out
infancy, disputed her sovereignty upon the waters; and
ne no, likely TO admit The only plea that she car
make 10 justify claim upon Oregon, hef sovereignty
over The earth. Indeed rejoice that the question
is about 10 be made Such always best set
tied when soonest settled. Oregon about TO be set
tied and occupied by American citizens Should Eng
land nerpose TO prevent il, there Is not man IN the
land rot one who would shrink from the encounter
The heritage of our ancestors may, from The over
aIelming force of an invading power be lost but il
shall never be dsmembered We will lose all, rather
than lose part: and this is the spirit of every man
who boasts of beng American
philadelphia Ledger.