The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-14
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TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SSION.
Senate.

ladies and gentlemen were in attendance in the gal
lerles OF The Senate TO hear Nh buchanan speech
upon the Oregon question. To-day II rams, ana
the attendance now at the opening OF the Senate, Is
not so great, although very respectable
sNAGs IN WESTERN WATERS >.
Mr. MoREHEAp introduced a memorial from clti-
Zens of Cincinnati which contained vast amount
of statistics pertaining 10 the commerce OF the west,
the object of which was to show me necessity OF
clearing these western waters OF the snags which
are the cause of destroying hundreds OF boats, at
loss of millions OF dollars. The petition asks Con-
gress to grant appropriations TO clear the rivers OF
obstructions. Nine States and SIX millions of peo-
ple are Interested. Their commerce should be pro-
iected as well as that of the Atlantic waters. The
memorial shows the value and utility OF snag boats.
Mr.. Morehead asked that the petition might be
printed, which was granted
TIE OREGON.
MIR. BUCHANAN rose 10 make his speech. He
commenced by saying that a peaceabe settlement
OF this question could only be Oh aimed by speedy
action on the part OF this government. Emgrants
from this country-our own citizens, are there with
out the protection OF our laws, and exposed entirely
TO the mercies OF the Hudson Bay Co. Action
speedy action, Is therefore necessary. He thought
however that no President ought TO abrogae and annul
this treaty without the advice of the Senate -
What is the question at issuel On the Goth of 1915
Oregon was laid open to both countries for 10 years
quiet occupation In August, 1927, this convention
Mexico is in possession up ~ degrees Russia the
north down TO "a deg 40 The Oregon therefore hes be-
tween these latudes and from the Pacific to the Rocky
mounains-to all Of Which I5eiiepe hare clear and
elusive tile. This, think demonstrate beyond all
handsome ,mp nent to Judge Dresses speech also TO
Mr.. Greenhow's book He thought the notice should at
be given The Status in quo is such 10 demand il.
The Hudson Bay Company boast ta they have expelled
all Americans from that Territoryhey have murdered
four five hundred of citizens who went there to
hunt. Thus England therefore, has desire to change
our relations They however are in possession of all
ensngs cannot oenea ,nem You eSud 'er
have the highest from the little have
had with him have no doubt you will find in his in
srucons Delay the settlement Of this question long
as possible" They have nothing to gain by settling this
question-but every thing to lose AS soon give
this notice England will think time to act Whenever
Great Britain finds that in in this matter
then, and till them will she seriously in the prem
ses We cannot obtain justice by delay. Give the
tce and you then will have whole to settle this
question in Mr. Packenham is nor special minister
has been reported-merey ordinary resident-mine,
pienipotentq,y To await legislation upon this sub
Ject would evince tame spirit which would
would treat her firmly. (Note-The galleries FULLY
Mr. Choate is mistaken in saying the subject has slept
h or THIRTY hy wears IN that time al Least thirty volumes
We were in possession in the last war-but in an evil
hour we entered into convention. If we have not
ser'ed claims and rights for quarter of
fury is that for delaying another quarter of
cenury while in the meantime Great Britain is going
ther. On the advice OF his friends the lamented Linn
ceased to agitae this question during the negotiation of
powers to settle this question Mr. paid elegant
tribute oil praise to Dr. Linn who he said of the
ablest that had been upon this floor and il the
hrs settlers OF Oregon did not name their first city Linn"
they ought 10 be branded with nfamy for their ingrai
AshburfOn to Settle all these questions.
did not Shall we now strike our flag second time
the arrival OF minister Bill passed the Senae
last sessonshall rest now If you justice from
England or any nation, you must assert your rights
Little will you get from her She has got from
native Highland Boundary necessary for the defence Of
In England that Ashburton had in his pocket Mitch
ellis Map of l7ban possession of the late King-in
rhich american Boundary line is laid dopn and
sustained and George III Nth his hand had w,ittsn
IN toW places that this american lin. is The true insOs
walds line who negotiated treaty Of 1888 Sensation
ms duplicity-cheatiDg or deceiving Mr. Web
ment for to give this notice in the Legitimate way
provided by the treaty why then, in heavens name say
let her be offended There is Mr. b here pro
ceeded to compare Mr.. Chsates arguments. MIR.
Choate said ought "to send emigrants
thither prudently and silently, and the Hudson Bay
morning." This is the ostrich polcy-deceivrg no one
hut itself Steal into Oregon quietly and the Hudson
stained Corporation has destroyed four FIVE hundred Of
your fellow citizens for attempting to divide the profits
prudently and silently with their pruning hooks and
ploughshares" who will Totally destroy all the Hudson
cy hrng Thy then they will not be
source England will never abandon the country
which she sets her footyet the Senator thinks she will
vanish before these squatters
Here ,!r went extensively into the history of pre-
ceding negotiations from which no good had come
And thank HEAVIER clear Of all commitments
on the subject by any of negotiations It found
SO impossible to negotiate this line that efforts
made that have ever come before the public.
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Mr. BUCHANAN is still proceeding with his history
OF negotiation upon the Oregon question. The
point OF the argument now is to refute Mr. Choate's
idea that England has no intention to colonze the
Oregon. Again, Mr. G. says five give this notice
we must prepare for war-and he thinks Great
Britain has the cannon already at the Sandwich
Islands. Mi Is. SAID, the danger of Is a sudden
outbreak in Oregon. You should prevent men
from avengng then own wrongs with their right
that you may give them awGtSa law which is the hs
blnger OF peace my voice is not for war. Mr.. B. ex
presses no opinion on the Texas question on the present
state OF this union notbut this he will say that hher
to the extension Of the Union instead OF weakening the
Union has strengthened it, He has fears if Oregon
should become State TIE British Government wiH
60 70 war on this qaestion-she has too much else to
think of-too dependent her trade she must
have our cotton TO supply her China market--she is
wise a. well as great She will not 60 to for Oregon
unless it be for her honor Before the world our IT'LL. to
Oregon must be conclusive This is the proptious mo-
ment, this the time to settle that question admit and
sorry for it, there are dangerous symptoms at the pre-
sent moment Their local spapers-ragazi
al-a-are full of abnse Of this country. 1t Is bad
sign People may delight themselves and please their fan
ces with the terms Of mother" and daughter" but yet
vast majority OF the American people believe that Eng
land has proved but cruel stepmother to the United
States My,vo is not for war-but would assert our
rights and our just cl ims
Mr. GRrTESpES and expressed his regrets for this
untmey ana ont OF place discussion He for leaving
THIS whole discussion to those negoators appointed by
law This discussion can but embarrrass the negocia.
on MS principal object in rising at the present time
was TO vn1cate the majority of two thirds who voted in
favor OF the Ashhuon treaty against the tants of the
minority who ough to be content with the need of no.
messy WHICH d granted them in their voting In
the boundary line should not be settled by the negotiation
ne should De IN favor at once of giving the notice The
result OF me negotiation Will undoubtedly be known
before Congress closes its present sassion vben
there will be time enough to act lie alluded to
Mr. calhoun, called to act as Secretary Of State |
and spoke Of his accepting the appoiniment as n
matter oil courehe would have the of the
treaty to settle the Oregon Boundary In the cor.e Of
his remarks he spoke of the Mtchells Man audsd 10
by Mr. Buchanan-upon which George ILL., had drawn a |
red line He treated the whole IL a Jest and as IN |
nA al x hp haIta nI
estimated from The fact that II great philosophical
question with him how the apple got into the dumping
Mir Buca.SaS retorted back that Mr. e. had not M.
tempted to any Of his arguments had instead
therefore INDUCED in rdicue and sarcasm which were
poor logic.
Mr.. ARoHEs has the floor to upon the same
question.
Capt Stockton and steamer Princeton left suddenly this
morning. suppose for Philadelphia S.B.