Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-30

u Ii is stated that Mr. Vice President Dallas has been
| invited attend Cabinet deliberations ut Washington
which supposed have been caused by dispatches by
the Caledonia aud to refer the Oregon difficulty. The
tone both England and Of rabid portion Of the Press
and politicians here authorizes the fear that Ear from
improbable, and for question in the abstract entirely
worthy OF dread aud easy have been adjust
ed There msny-perhsps majority OF the world who
always desire whom il is preferable Of
peace.
What renders the danger Of . conflict menscing
and immediate, the position Of the TeIa, question:.
With the Of England To back her, Mexico
| would delay host,ics long. ~
The N. Y. Express says:
"rExA., Mexico, AND u. STATES MovkxESrs-It 10
stated, not good authority, that the Hon. Ashbel
Smith. the Texas Secretary Of State is IN ROUTE through
this country England and will take in the steam
vi Thursday next.
The New Oreans Jefiersonian Republican Of the 18th
instant giving the substance o letter, received by the
last arrival, from its correspondent Vera Cruz,
alt appears by this that Mexico will probably
the fortune OF invading Texas, thereby compel
hing the United States in the event OF Texas embracing the
resolutions OF Congress for her immediate
take the initiative the hosities which be
tween the countries. The United States will
y be obliged put forth her strength defend her south
western boundary, which will be the Rio Grande."
at barely probable that the Mexican Government will
make upon Texas There good sense enough how
among the rulers there to know that the practical effect
will be the making upon the United States
BY the from Norfolk. will be that squadron
sail from that port yesterday. with sealed Dispatches
for the Cult Of Mexico. From the movements at Wash
ingt,n Norfolk. and elsewhere learn than the Gov
ernment without approximations OF difficulty. The
President however, Po~crless TO do anything efficiently
OF himself have already shown; and If there is real
danger. shall know II, aud quite soon enough. by
clamatou for session OF Congress. In the
time, is idle to anticipate evil, when it may
No harm Of the Oregon QUESTION, for The present
least and hope IL disturb the peaceful relations
ut the country will arise out ut any other question"
The Baltimore American adds:
"The United States and Great B,ifsin.-The extracts
which published from Of the London journals,
received by the Great Western relative the
OF Texas and Mr.. Folks Inaugural Address, showed IL
deep excited in England by the political
this side OF the The language of other journals,
those recently quoted indicates strong feeling Of
excitement
The declaration in Mr.. Folks Address that our title
the Oregon us clear and unquestionabe" have
caused especial irritation The official character Of the
iniinaes that Mr. Polk fully expects the
British Government yiedhat her pretensions
cred frivolous aud uniouaded-noi worthy be
lsieuea The Mo;aing Chronicle remarks that
prepared find the English lion treated very like
puppy dog. 1t adds that 'w.'a has been all along feared
Will t,ke place-ha Great Britain will be compelled TO
go the extremity and expense OF merely for the sake
showing that she dare stall do such thing under griev
Gus pTovOcat,on."
The manner in which the OF our Government
upon Texas carried 10 4 conclusion has Indicated pref.
ty clearly Great Britain that If she intends maintain
her claims the Oregon she will lie obliged do by
and speedily. Hence the Of Texas
the United States has significance beyond mn,edi-
and particular bearing Ii the for Texas found
be available here for political purposes. England
very well that the camor for Oregon will be
the less that fact the mpulsve tendency Of the
OF people is stronger towards the Pacific in that drec
ton than the South Westerly direction OF Texas
The London correspondent Of tho Boston Atlas, whose
letter gives full exposition Of the state OF publ feeling
in Engan on ,hi, subject says,-"No has been re-
ceved from the United States for long time that has
claimed serious attention, has beea consider ed
alarming the of both England and the United
States"
The Standard. administration journal expresses the
belief that may gov of the Texa' and Ore yon
Iestons but rejoces that Great Britain will have time to
prepare for II. After quoting numerous paragraphs Of
exciting character, the Atas ,pJndeni slys:
IL unnecessary TO write further upon this subject from
tbs opinions which here briefly given, will be
that the Polk Address has created intense excite
men-even waiever In commercial circles in the city,
and indeed, amongst all classes the metropolis, nothing
else has been the topic Of general conversation bot
with the United Stairs. Yesterday the excitement
great. and to day IL hhs not abaied Tomorrow the week
y journals will appear aud tioir leading articles will Of
course l. devoted To American aairstheir language will
b. bVld and 1t will have tendency the present
excitement. On Monday next, tine House Commons,
the Texas question will be brought before Parliament, and
debate Is anticipated upon the subject. The news,
therefore, which the Royal Msil Steamer Caledonia will
take TO the United States, may be expected 10 prove 81
most important character affecting deeply the great int.
rests stake between two Of the must powerful nations Of
tine world.
The language OF the public journs expressive doub,
Of the Of popular feeling IN England is scarcely be
taken por,endng the Of the Government. We
have to suppose that the British Cabinet has been
nsncerc in it, frequent demonstrations for the preserva.
ton Of peace between the countries IL probable
that has any wish 90 with the United States at
this time But IL must be granted that the alternative 10
before that G9yernment-be alternative u war this
year year sier-unless oil British pretensions
TO the Oregon given np And it is this eonsiIeration
which gives great interest the annexation Of Texas
Grodt Bniin-snee the idea may present, itself that "
collision take pace with the United States the bes:
time 10 meet II is now. when Mexico may be used u an
ally and when the preeI Of resisting the progress Of slave
~ will give certain prestige which would be wanting
quarrel about territorial lines in the Oregon.
When Mr. Polk took the responsibility Of announcing
officially, that the British csims 10 the Oregon were not
be regarded by this Government, would think that
prudence might have suggested to him the propnoy Of TAX
ing measures to mske good such announcement
Congress bad already adjourned when the Inaugural ado
known this deelaraton-it had adjourned leaving our
relations with Mexico involved n doubt and DANGER vet
without toe least preparation for di suliies snd on the
top Of this confusion, the President before I've hd
seated himself the chair Of office, throw another element
Of dscod more pregnant with strife than all the To
gohor And thus the country stands In Son Of stupid
bewIderment, with vsgue idea tina, explosion is
AZ hsnd, yet hardly conscious Of any thing definitely aDd
ia state to be surprised nothing. strange ndiHcr.
ence IS the common feeling. There u confidence in
the govcrnmentior shows itself s,Icss ard unconeen.
cd The sentiment u patriotism the tbrobbing pulssons
Of national life and onergy-where shall to find
ihemi u war sboul come then indeed the elements
would be aroused and the people, IN spite Of their ubus
Of Government would yindic the na,ign, spirit and
honor but how mDcl suffering would be the prelude 70
| final victory"
|
| PROBABLE WAR WITH MEXICO.
The United States Gazette, whose information - always
| good. and Judgment aouoI. Tins apoeul.teas