The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-28
From the Albany Argus.
THE OREGON FEELING THROUGHOUT
THE UNION

The popular feeling is unmistakeabe, II is
clear, deep, and broad country. The tone OF
the press is remarkable. Ii exhibits more una
nimy on this question than any that has been agi-
taed in years. Even those wing leaders who are
supposed to be opposed to the full assertion Of our
rights to Oregon awed into expressive silence
by these unequivoca manifestations of the nations
heart The popular pulse beats with so clear a beat
that the press are not slow to perceive the force OF
this current, and if not to side with it, at least not
TO oppose it.
We believe we speak but the simple truth when
we say that people feel strongly on the Ore
gon question, because the conviction is deeply root
ID that our title, against England is stclear and
unquestionable." We also add, in justice TO our
country, that, in this case, American enthusiasm
arises from no desire TO usurp but because the feel
ing is universal that we have the right on our side.
An educated people resolue In the assertion Of
what they deem their rights for their convictions
are founded, not on the impulse of hasty passion,
but upon examination and education. As we have
previously remarked, Americans shave for years
been accommodating information about their title to
Oregon. Numberless have been the books of travels
which have tecmed from daily and periodical presses
in relation to the Oregon country These have been
sought after, read with avidity; and, however I'M
founded some Of the information conveyed may be,
yet these narratives have all served to fasten that
calm, deep conviction among orr people, which has
become part OF their nature so deeply is il rooted
Still il does not follow because such is the feeling
that we must have war with England for the eX
IRENE assertion of rights. Peace is dear to our
country, and cannot but be desired by people who
well know that heary taxation and war are twin sis
tiers.
We have every reason to hope that this vexed
question will be settled peaceabiy, and at the same
time, honorably
We perceive that the wing papers are freely quo
ting the antl-Oregon articles from the Charleston
Mercury, with the impression that the South would
not sustain bold stand on the Oregon question.
But we have had some time on our table an article
in the South Caronan, (of July 3lst,) the leading
democratic paper OF South Carolina, which speaks
language on the Oregon question which rings with
western whole-heartedness. Every word will be
read with attention, coming from a supposed expo
nent Of Mr.. Calhoun's views.
No administration however oulsr could Withstand the
strong feeling which exists everywhere throughout the
Of the North) favor Of firmly resisting ali further at
temps the part of Great Britain towards obtaining
ascendency in the western hemisphere.
much the value Of the territory ITSELF is
H. among thinking men, exclusively as nice point OF ma.
but simply question Of political supremacy this side
Of the Atlantic Who to he the masters Of North Amer
ca Great Britain Or the United states That no course Of
West win be sustained by the American people think
sufficiently manifested BY the strong feeling exhibited
OF the supposed interference Of that power In the
Texan ncgotiaoni There was but one sentiment the
subject from Maine to Mexico exclusive of Of the
lacr) and that OF Indignation at the attempted
reference Of any European power in the negotiations be-
tween independent powers on this side Of the Atlantic
Great Britain found the diplomatic skill of her rmissaries Of
avail where the people free and governed them
selves She imagined she had gained her point when she
had seducej her interest the head OF the Texan
ment she found that she might well have expended
her money in purchasing the support and countnsnce Of
the Presidents footmsn long her Vaccinations
opposed by the will of free people The fact is
has begun in this world which renders useless all
the laborious DIPLOMATS learning Of the old dynases OF
Mr. Polk knows full well his position; and he
much disposed to prove recreant to his trust he would
dare risk his popularity and the very existence
Of his administration by taking Numerically
opposed TO the interests wishes and feelings OF the Amer
can peqple.
II will be observed that the language of the above
article is unequivocal. Il is almost denunciaory Of
the President, from the alleged fear that seven the
smallest part of the Oregon territory claimed by
would be yielded up To Great Britain" We are as
sured that the Carolininn speaks the popular scnt
men, Of the South. The people there are not want
ing In patriotism. They are ever prompt TO stand
by the rights Of their country. In TRUTH there can
be no sectional decision on the Oregon question
The North, the South, the East, and the West
will be united in chain more strong than has ever
bound the politics Of our country since the Ameri-
can revolution.