The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-06-20

oftbe occupation of Oregon and the re-an-
~nexation of Texas. The occupation of Or
egon was quite a hobby too. He did not
know that Mr.. Van Buren, was against that.
He was certain that MI. Benton was in faY-
or oft, but they kicked him off and said he
was a disgrace 10 the poty. But how was
James K. Polk on thisf Mr.. II. referred to
volume 5, Congressional Debates, page l29,
and read from a speech ofMr. Folk upon the
question of Oregon, from which he said he
would not detain The committee by reading,
but he would advise any gentleman who
wished TO make a speech against it to get
up and read this. That was one thing
Some of his colleagues had been whiting all
sorts of letters home, which they ought to be
ashamed of, abusing the Wings for just such
doctrines as were held by Mr.. Polk.
Mr.. McClernand inquired of bis colleague
alluded TO him.
Mr.. Hardin said he did not, but to his col
league over the way, (Air. Noteworthy
Mr.. Polk Continued Mr.. H) distinctly
took the ground that we had a right TO the
country, but he was opposed TO any bill for
its occupation until we had given the requir-
ed notice to Great Britain. He read from
Mr.. Folks speech, declaring that we could
lose nothing by delay, &c.
What now, he asked, where the beautiful
principles of this man, James K. Polk?-
He had then been deadly opposed TO the
sub-Treasury and then for it;he had been in
favor of deposite banks and then against
them; against the occupatiou.of Oregon,but
now Tor it; and utterly opposed to protection
to American industry and in favor of bring
ing down the tariff to a 20 per cent. horizon.
tai duty. This party went for the progress
siye principles OF democracy" and the man
who stood still got entirely out of their rank:
and into the Federal party. 1t reminded
him of Dommy Dobson's black silk stockings
His housekeeper darned them with white
wool; every Sunday morning he asked fo
them, until at last there was not a particle o
black silk and visible in them. So witt
1Democratic'' principles; they had from yea
Ito year so been patched by the addition o
of new doctrines to suit the changes of pop
ular sentiment %untilat last 40 vesiige ofwha
! was once called "Democratic''3 principle
remained.
MIR. Hale followed next, and said at tn
proper time he would offer an amendment t
the bill which he explained. He the branch
ed off, and made a speech in regard TO tn
abuses ofthe Navy. lie made some remark
, which displeased Mr.. Charles j. Ingersol
who made a very tart reply. The two ger
~tlementhen had some passages, which wer
: quile personal, and. delivered in a very ez
f cited manner. - as
5 MI. Douglas of Illinois, gothic floor mex
!, and replied to MIR. Hardin. He ~eulogize
: Mr.. Polk and abused Mr.. Clay. He dive
much upon the Oregon and Texas questions
and his remarks gave evidence that his pa
ty intended to rely upon these hobbies prir
cipally, i the approaching election.
: As usual, he brought TO his aid bis oil
a friend Gen. Jackson, the sounding of who's
t name alone seems 10 be regarded as mos
potential. He said no other maj than Gel
Jackson could have successfully defende
: New Orleans, during the last war, and eve
] he could not have defended it. if Texas ha
i been peopled, and had been a seperate Go
: eminent.
v AT the eonclusionrof Mr.. DPS remark:
S Mr.. Hardin enquired of Mr.. D. what h
views were IN regard 10 the present Tex;
4. Treaty before the Senate.
a Mr.. Douglas replied, 81 60 The who'll
q sir.n esa
:, Mr.. Scnenck, of Ohio, spoke next, an
when he concluded a
a M. Belsef of Alabama, Spoke;
e And then the House adjourned.