The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-19
From the Harrisburg Democratic Union.
THE OREGON ORRESPONDENCE.

LIE OnEoo1N SoNnE<oI
Mr. Buchanan's great letter in reply to Sir Rich
ard Pakenham, which closes the correspondence
on the Oregon question, is now the common subject
Of conversation throughout the country Men of
all parties-whigs and democrats-pronounce 1t
the most successful production that the question has
ever elected. II is ample and unanswerable vim
dicatlon of our claim to the whole of Oregon;
and it is perfect fortress of argument laughing to
scon all the efforts that can be made to effect its
overthrow. 1t may well be called the closing de-
fence Of our rights to Oregon for we have no doubt
ihas as efectually spiked the cannon Of Sir Rich
ard Pakenham, as the fire Of General Jackson 81
lenced the artillery of his relative, Sir Edward, on
The field Of New Orleans. We have read Mr.
Buchanan's letter carefully through, and must say
that is the most overwhelming vindication of our
claim TO Oregon, and the most terrible onslaught
upon the impudent and arrogant pretensions of
Great Britain to that territory which has ever APP
pared The chain of argument does not want
single link it is perfect whole, and there is not
spot left for the Englishman to stand upon. 1t is
The opinion of the ablest men Of both parties, that
Mr. Buchanan has done more by this letter
% settle the question as to right than all his pre-
decessors able and distinguished as they were. But
The good effects of his letter will extend still further
i will not only operate upon public opinion in
THIS country, but also in England, like charm. 1t
will unite all parties in the United States in favor of
wi iSnt Ut OHCe, Will bHOW tHuI OUT Cidiil 10
teby confirmed, and that the title is as clearly
ours as the title Of any of the States of this Union
| This will also be shown in Great Britain; but the
people will see besides, what the British cabinet
have already seen and felt, that the English claim is
miserable preience, which has not even plausbli.
to save il from universal ridcule; and that, on
MS feeble and ridiculous claim, their rulers
' dy to embark in war with the American Union.
those who write from London represent the ma
tOna of he
eInment as deep and universal but we do not care
now true this may be, no people can Withstand the
,0id facts, and the massive arguments of such a
document as that Of Mr.. Buchannn's, closing the
correspondence on the Oregon question. In addi-
uon TO this the opinions of the world must be re-
'pecled; and no nation--no matter how powerful il
may be--can 60 to war with these opinions against
nef' The magnificent argument of Mr.. Buchanan,
e'elore, Will 60 far TO preserve peace between this
country and Great Britain and the Presidents mes
ass will be found to be nobly sustained and carried
ousoy the clear and mastery argument of the Sec
rhry Of State
Mr.. Buchanan has been falsely and foully SLAM
Oered as holding opinions on this question not in
accordance with the national feelings, and looking
" lame and dshonorabe compromise. This calum-
W mas been insidiousy and widely circulated, not
oNy BY the wing press, but by several papers pre-
ending to be democratic. Mr.. Buchanan has never
aOaced H. We converscd with him at the time the
atmosphere was literally impregnated with it, and
sueh some Of his staunchest friends believed ii to
Necessary to contradict it. But he preferred calm
olde his time. And he has done so Patient
Y, anmurmuringly, and unpretendingly, he has
Sued the moment that was TO do justice to his
y. Ldasc'er. That time is now here. He has answer
nus eaumniators without seeming to answer
. aem' lie has met their charges without frown,
aua 5e'uted them by the powerful and overwhelm-
document that is even now cliciting the applause
hH country and that has already carried conster-
S a'uon INTO the British cabinet. Those who have
Aug MN this wanton injustice, have now plain
uy to perform-that rendering justice to good
~u great man. Will they do it, Those, how
w, who have been deluded by these artful men,
.Ii hasten to render to Mr. Buchanan that tribute
"lCh ms noble and commanding letter deserves and
us our intention in our next to place before our
,aues the conclusion of the very able correspond
"'e between Mr.. Buchanan and the British minis
=, on oregon. II will exhibit to the world that
hsyyania's favorite son has sustained the honor
.u ugnlty Of the country, and the noble stand ne
~ @Aen will be backed up by the whole Union.