American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-12-18

DEBATE IN THE SENATE. The debate in
the Senate of the United States on the rcsolu-
tons offered by Gen. Cass has been very in
tercsling, and we regret that our limits pre-
clude US from giving it in our columns. The
resolutions, in themselves are unimportant, as
they only instruct committees to do what it IS
their duty to perform without such instruc-
tons. To the erection Of Qualifications, the
increase Of the navy, particularly in steam
crs,) and such other measures as will place
our country in respectable posture of de-
fence. we presamc that there is not u dissent
ing voice in the country. These measures
may all properly be adopted without reference
to immediate war with any power. Our coun-
try should, at all times, be in condition to
defend itself against aggression-and, under
existing circumstances, the necessity for plac-
ing j; in that situation without delay, is abso-
lutoly imperative. War may result from the
dispste With Great Britain, and we should,
therefore, be prepared for the event should it
occur We do not believe that it will take
place, if proper forbearancc be exercised Gas it
is their duty and interest to do,) by both ma
tons. They have too many feelings, princi-
pies and interests in common, to permit their
getting into collision about Oregon, unless hot
headed men on either side, control the subject
in dispute. The people of the United States,
we are confident, feel no desire TO engage in
Nd tynttlI tt,urh rattan boun L,
misc effected as to Oregon. They know that
war would be most disastrous to their interests;
and that, in its result the object for which it
was waged might not be attained. They know
that The burthens which war would inilct upon
them would be most distressing, whilst the be-
nett to be derived from it might be more ina
ginary than real.
In the course of the discussion in the Senate,
Mi Crittenden and MIR. Webster both express
sed the opinion that we shall have no war
The former said:
IL do not myself believe, speaking with all
due Difference for the distinguished Senator,
(Mr. Cas- that we are to have Il war. | have
never been able to realize to my mind that a
war could possibly grow up between two such
nations as the United States and Great Bri-
tain, out Of such cause. Is it possible that
we cannot settle the boundary ola distant strip
of territory, oiuo great value either, without d
war; Cannot the diplomacy Of the country
settle question oi this sort, without lmbruing
the hands Of the two nations in blood? What
is their wisdom WOrh-What is their diploma
Cy WGrth-l this be the case! Sir, it Ouwht toi
be settled 1t is u discrcdit to the two roVcrn- (
mCnts that it is not settled.
There is no question Of insulted honor
no question Of national character involv-
cd This Is but Il question regarding some
portion Of a distant frozen barren territory, that
has been IN dispute for thirty or forty years |
have more confidence in the wisdom, humani-
~, and intelligence of the two Governments,
than to suppose it possible that ont of such
cause war can arise, And while say this, |
will add that perfectly agree with the scnt-
mGnts expressed by the Senator from North
Carolina, and the Senator from Virginia, yes
terday, that if wal should come | believe we
shall see the whole Union rally round the ma
tona standard, united as a SINGLE man. Be-
fore The actual occurrence of war we may bat
Tie among ourselves, but when it comes there
is no neutral ground to stand upon. Bot who
is there that desires a war? None trust. All
say i! is to be deprecated and avoided, and
trust that every thing will be done on our part
that honor and policy permits to be done to
avoid it,
And Mr. Webster said:
"Mr. President, am entirely of the opinion
OF the Senator from kentuckv. have not
been able to bring myself to believe that war
vii! grow out of this matter, certainly not I'M
and think cannot be mistaken
when say that the recommendations which
the Chief Magistrate has made to Congress will
not lead to any such result, think 1t impossi-
bic to mistake the meaning of the President.
lie does not expect war. Looking at the state
Of things around us, and at what is stated by
the Executive, | cannot believe that he apprc-
bends any danger"
We are happy TO see that these distinguished
Senators entertain the belief that peace will be
continued. As a nation we should act upon
he maxim, to "be just and fear not" As a
Christian people We are bound to exhaust all
1eaceablc means of settling the controversy be-
ore we resort to war; and such we are willing
o believe, is the purpose of our government.
Bq! should war become indispensable for the
of our rights, there can be no doubt
tina, the American people will be firmly united
in defence Of their country. In such an event
there will, indeed, be "no neutral ground to
stand UPON" nor will it be desired we hope,
by any man who bears the title Of American
citizen. 1t is, however, consistent with the
purest and Hottest patriotism, to be calm and
moderate in the management of the dispute
between the two natons-and we are satisfied
that, if this course be adopted, both counties
will consent to settle their differences in an
honorable and amlcable manner.
Law ANs GOSPEL. We have heretoGore
the extraordinary revival Of reli.