Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-12-23

That this nation will no! recede from the ground taken
by the administration. is very clear. The newspapers
from all of the Union, where there has been time
for the message be received they come ill., bring the
gratifying evidences Of public opinion in favor OF the
position taken by the President This is, with scarce an
exception, without distinction Of party
It's not probable that much, if any, action will be taken
by Congress- upon the subject until after the holidays ore
This will give time f the message to have reached
England and of It's reception there to be re-
turned. Should that government take The matter cooiy'
and behave nationally the subject, nothing need occur
to the friendly relations now existing between the
countries and the facilities which justice or courtesy
requires will he extended to British subjects IN oregon
elsewhere, literally as heretofore But should Iohn
Bull show his horns, and evnce disposition tor coercive
steps. you that the American Congress- snd'
nm confident the American people. are ready for any
which the exgency of the may seem TO e-
quire.
Should war grow out Of this matter IT will not he a
small nor terminate SOON or without great results.
Other nations than the two who may originate it, will pro-
baby become involved if this in other contests
growing out Of it, OF measures connected with It,
Here the contention may lie. before it is terminated not
merely for the territory drained 10y the Columbia river
but for the whole North American continent. This is. OF
course entirely speculative but to me 1t Is not difficult to
foesee such result The other nations of Europe have
watched with Jealous eye the movements Of Great Bril-
tan-her rapid advancement in power-he grasplng am
biton-and her injustice and oppression to deenceess
nations and people. They too, have their grievances
treasured up against her. and may when they her en-
barked in a with nation like ours, deem It fit
occasion for them step AID Claim withheld, on re-
turn of sacrificed. justice.
That would he blessing to us, am far from adj
hitting; and would regret that it should That
would be losers by such one as have supposed,
do not deny But that would have stake ia il
than Great Britain, risk he greater than hers do
not believe We are not what in the Revolution
nor in the of 1912. Our population has
ne ary quadupIed since the ast-he finances Of CO.
vernment are healthy facilities for pro-
ducing the necessaes for subsistence and material FOR
carrying on a war, not probably inferior to hers
while men can be spared here in ample abundance. with
mourning danger of national starvation If therefore
she persist forcing into Of strength
alternative for not renqushing TO her important
por,o of rights her let the responsibility rest.
have said that Congress would not probably in
the Oregon question until sfer the holidays. In the
there will be lack Of industry the part
the Departments in making all reasonable preparation tc
any emergency which they will be aided by the
views and opinions of many able representatives.
The Senate has not yet completed its organization
the election of the members Of the several standing
yet take place, for when that body Adjourned
last Thursday only of the committees completed
tina, of Foreign Relations and of Finance. The election
Tomorrow however. will not proceed until opportunit,
is afforded Gen. Cass call up the resolutions sub
mtted by him Tuesday last directing inquiry, b.
tue appropriate committees into the state of our v,rou
defences and ort6c atoms. navy, army, and militia
and also into the additions necessary be made to on
material of In calling the attention of the Sen'te
his resolutions Gen. Cass will doubtless present adj
Of the of relations with England Tn
suffice, will be in good hands and is fortunate Occur
renee for country that he has taken the lead in th
important investigation. You've. TIMOLEON.