The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-26
Tie weekly Herald.

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Congress-organization OF the Oregon
TIE. ritory.
The action OF Congress, IN proposing the organlza-
ton OF the Oregon country into territory OF the
UniIed States, Is now one Of the most important
movements OF the day-arislng from IT'S intimate
connection with our foreign relations. Upon the
wise, mastery and patriotic legislation OF Congress,
scfupuIously reg riding the faith OF treaties and the
public laws Of nations, will depend the question Of
peace or war as well as the honor and interest of
the American Government This opinion is ex-
pressed IN every quarter, on the subject and accord
ingly, we see avarety ofideas put forth regarding
the recent movements in Congress, having in view
the organization OF the Oregon country into ter
ritory.
In order TO comprehend the subject properly, and
place before our readers every piece OF Informal
tIon on the matter, we publish in this mornings
paper, correct copy of the British law Tor the or
ganIzaI,cu Of that country, and also the proposed
bin, introduced by Mr.. Douglass into the House OF
Representatives, 10 carry out the rights and inter
ests OF the United States in the same region
1t is contended by those who are opposed 10 The
occupation of Oregon, that the treaty existing be-
tween this country and England, would be violated
by the passage of any such law the one intro
daced by Mr. Douglass, or the passage of any reso-
luton, claiming the whole of that territory, from
he i2ad degree OF latitude 10 "a 10.
Now, on careful consideration of the subject,
we are disposed 10 come TO different conclusion
The passage of such resolutions by the two houses
Of Congress, claiming the whole OF the territory,
= merely the assertion OF the same claim put forth
by Mr.. Buchanan TO Mr. Pakenham and the British
Government in the recent diplomatic correspon-
dence that passed between them. The Congress
Of the United States has perfect right to express
similar opinion, in the same forcible language, on
the rights which the nation possesses 10 the whole
Of the Oregon territory, which the Executive de-
partnent itself has, And il will be recoected that
there IS sufficient precedent IN our legislation here
toiore, Tor such course Of conduct During the
tendency OF the negotiations on the North Eastern
boundary, the Senate passed resolutions declaring
The whole territory as being the property of the
United States and Mr.. Webster, on an important
occasion, declared that ha would be ready the
next Fourth OF July" 70 take possession OF the
whole Of the territory in dispute So tar as the re-
solutions introduced into the House have declared
the American right 10 the whole OF the Oregon ter
rtory 10 be inherent in our government, Congress
has perfect incefeasble, and undoubed right 10
pass them, without giving umbrage to any govern
nent, or violating any treaty existing between the
two countries. Thus much on this point.
With respect to the law introduced by Mr. Doug
lass, for the organization of that country ter
ritory, we believe that there can be equally as little
objection as TO any resolution which contains the
assertion OF the night OF our government TO the
whole OF II. Look at the law passed by the
British Parliament, and which has been in ope-
ration N Oregon for nearly twenty-five years past
compare Its provisions with those of the law pro-
posed by Mr.. Douglass The law introduced by this
member from the West simply proposes, that after
declaration Of the absolute right of the United
States TO the whole of the territory, and years
notice shall have been given TO England to exten
the ordinary civil and criminal jurisdiction Of the
Iowa courts IL, with provision not 10 interfere
with British subjects, or 10 violate IN any degree
the terms OF the treaty between he two countries
according TO a very liberal and common sense con-
strucron. But have no doubt small proper
ton OF members will attempt TO raise opposition
10 the passage OF this sw under the cry that il WILL
II passed, be equivalent TO declaration OF war by
the United States against England but we have no
doubt the cry will produce no effect on Congress,
and that the bill, have reason TO believe will
pass both Houses, with much rapidity, and with
as overwhelming majority, as did the resolutions
tor the annexation OF Texas.
The proposed law provides for giving the neces-
sary notice. according TO the treaty After that is
done, there will come up the organization of the
territory under the law, and that can be proceeded
with at leisure, under the authority and sanction OF
the American government The British govern
ment has no more right to object to such lawn
deed, less-than we had 10 object to the British law
OF 1921, which has been in operation ever since
When that period arrives when the law of Congress
viii have gone into operation, then will come the
time for further delIberaon the part of our Co
yernment, relative to the future destiny of Oregon
What that may be, 1t is OF use to be arguing about
now. Let every year take Of itself AT pre-
sent, our government has completely the advantage
oyerthe British government, in all these negotiations
and all these movements, and we have no doubt
Will retain il.
ANOTHER REVOLUTION IN MExIco.-The next ac-
counts from Mexico will be very interesting, giving
probably, the particular OF another revolution in
that unhappy country.
by the last accounts, Paroles was on his way TO
the city OF Mexico, Tor the purpose OF putting down
President Herrera. These military chettaips OF