The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-20

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that be brought across the rotunda for their approba
ton. &. p. s.~.
We are informed by gentleman from the south
this morning, that Mr.. Calhoun Will certainly come
back 10 the Senate this winter-that Mr.. Huger will
resign 10 make way for his great predecessor, and
this is conclusive of the antcipaiions OF Mr.. Cal
noun of the necessity OF his presence IN the Senate,
an reference 10 greater question than the tariff and
a more rnomentous one to the cotton trade OF South
Carolina The Union endeavors to create the i'm
preston that the Charleston Mercury IS not the ex
ponent of the views OF Mr. Calhoun IN its opposl-
ton 10 the late Oregon war blasts OF the Executive
organ We happen to know better. During the
sessions of '52-N3, l3-i, there was steady and
consistent opposition on the part OF The South Caro-
lima Senators 10 the action OF Congress upon the
Oregon question: proposed 10 be settled by various
bills brought before the Senate. AT the last session,
near the very close, when the whole west were In
daily expectation OF the joyful news OF the final pas
sage OF Dr. Duncans excellent good bii TOT the pro-
lection and occupation OF Oregon, and the giving
the twelve months notice, The motion of Mr.. Allen
IN the Senate TO take up said bill was defeated by
che votes of the Two South Carolina Senators,
Messrs McDufhe and Huger. And IT was NOT SIM
ply because of the courtesy due to Mr.. Calhoun,
with whom the subject in charge as the
head OF another department; but II was from the
prospective prostration OF the south, IN the contin.
Gency OF war from the passage OF the bill, and the
unqualified expulsion OF John Bull from the CONT
nent.
We contend that the South is opposed to this
Oregon enterprise from another consideration,
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conjecture As sectional movement opposed TO
the Sorth-the South Is naturally Jealous OF its con-
summation The formal occupation of Oregon
the award Of lands to settlers ncouragements to
emigration, would subtract materially from the bone
and sinew to the erection of free States which will
eventually come IN direct opposition to the peculiar
institution OF the Southern section of the Union
The South, too are jealous of all exraneous drafts
upon the Treasury, as atlordlng only many pre-
texts TOR the perpetuaton of high tariff and with
THIS view, we doubt whether they will vote for any
heavy appropriation for military road TO Oregon,
Independent OF the occupation of The whole Of the
territory, 70 the unconditional expulsion Of John
Bull
We are destined TO occupy this northern CONT
nent. It's our destiny War or no wal, the whole
OF Oregon 10 81 degrees 10 minutes must be ours
But we tearessly assume that the giving the twelve
months notice. and the exclusive possession of the
territory IN pursuance thereof, up to the Russian
Boundary, Will not result in war And for this sim
gle reason that while England has the will and the
courage, her hands are tied. She precipitates her
downfall IN a with the United States and
she knows it. War might do us great damage, but
II would ruin England. In any event, therefore,
we consider improbable alternative, and
ultimate possession OF g the whole of Oregon
nexoraby sure
But that the South in the Senate, will hazard the
chances of war ~ concurrlng IN any decisive mea-
sures which the Executive will recommend and
which the House may adopt, we cannot believe
Indeed, we are certain that they will promptly ar
lest this contingency of danger to the cotton trade
IN whatever shape IL may be presented.
We consider all argument to title supereroga-
ton We believe with the President, that title
Is" clear and unquestionabe We only want to
know what is 10 be done, and that is the secret of
the great curiosity OF the people in this matter
From the premises laid down we conclude that
there Will be great noise in the coming Congress
--an uproar among the elements--a surplus OF steam
gas, wind, dust aud smoke /; but that if The twelve
months notice Is gwen, II will be given without de-
ilaing the boundary On prospect OF an intermediate
compromlse) or the measure will be defeated in
toe Senate, without doubt.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is lS45
Statement Of Jesse E. DoO Esq before The United Stas
Circuit Court, Judge Cranch presiding.
In the spring of 1919, r. r. Dowden a clerk in the
Treasury Department of the United States was
Tor stealing treasury notesupon the confession of Fielder
Robinson colored man. employed in of the gam.
bling houses of this ciy in whose the de
cal treasury notes had been found. Having no conf.
dence in the testimony of Robinson and believing the
corroboratng witnesses to have been mistaken the de.
iendant justice OF the peace in and for the County
washington and District of Columbia felt it to be his
duty under his oath Of Office to endeavor to ascertan
and apprehend the actual robber of treasury and to
ong him to justice In the line of duty therefore, the
defendant made many enquiries and among other mat.
tiers took the affidavit of Mr. George Smith then resi-.
dent Of the City Of Washington, but now deceased,
which afidav led him to believe that R. p Dowden was
innocent and that Fielder Robinson the receiver of the
stolen goods, was equally guilty with the unknown
thief; and nasmuch asNhe said Robinson after having
been arrested and searched and after stolen good
had been found upon him. had been let go by the
stable (who arrested hm) without trial the defendau
determined to proceed against him. upon the trial Q
Dowden should be fonnd that Dowden was innoce nj
The Jury in the case OF Dowden having found HIM limo
cent OF the charge the confession of negro Robinson
and the corroboratng testimony of the white witnesses
to the contrary, notwithstanding the defendant endea
Vored TO arrest Robinson and bring him before him
examination But Fielder Robinson was not TO be found
an the county OF Washington he having left the district
ahe defendant understood for Pney Point before Dow
dens trial was concluded Feeling confident that il
aobnson could be apprehended, the actual thief could
De discovered ne was only an accessory and further
more believing the defendant did that the Treasury
Department had been less anxious find thief than
to convict Dowden the defendant waited upon the Pre-
sdent OF the United States and requested him demand
the arrest Of the said Robinson the authorities
Maryland. That the President replied that he hardly
thought It necessary go through with such process
but that he thought if note was written TO Mr. Bradley
at Piney Point that he would send him UP without
arrest in the Oceola and that when he came within
our jurisdiction that could be arrested by a
United States warrant and held to answer in the
county OF Washington warrant had previously been
issued, which Mr. Patton held and had not seen. The
defendant accordingly addressed note to Mr. A. Brad.
ley, expressing the Presidents WISH and sent it by Mr.
ration who, alter having been loaned sum Of money
to pay his expenses, (Which he still owes me- with
other money, on note instructed force
Mr Bradley did comply with the Presidents reauest "a
come in the boat with the negro and to arrest
him when the boat drew the wharf in Washington
before he (Robinson) could hold any h
b. Z. Cambell, who supposed to be in said city
The defendant heard nothing further from Mr. Patton
Until the night OF the 24h 25th OF August Isi3
as he and Mr. Giberson were the steamboat wharf
waiting to see whether Mr.. Bradley had answered the
appearance followed by Fielder Robinson and then in
company with the defendant and Mr. Gberson proceeded
10 the defendants office where Mr. Patton returned the
prisoner having been arrested the county of Wash
ington in the District of Columbia. No one appearing
TO pan the negro and being late at night defendant
and Justice Giberson committed Robinson for further
examination The next morning early the defendant
assisted by Squires Clark and Giberson to
examine the negro and sundry witnesses and de.
termnsd to hold him to answer to the Criminal Court
Tor felony and upon Mr. Coke rendering himself as
ball. the negro left at large and was net re
med to prison The defendant in this matter believes
that he was doing solemn duty where others had
made mockery OF justice that he was endeayorng to
md thief by the arrest of accessory il not the
principal and that tor it. he deserved the of
the court rather than the some portion of
me par The defendant, out of some eight hundred
arrests civil and criminal in the Of eight months
was never complained of by any person for illegal
arrests and in the whole time committed to prison but
TWO individuas-one Fielder Robinson the plaintiff and
servant - - "'S''0"
Never knowing until this trial tina, MIR Patton had shown
Us warrant ont oithe county of Washington; and believ
hs ina. no one VINO knows him, think for moment
.na' ne ever could have been wicked or foolish enough
ths State