The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-03


porter from hearing but imperfecdy what Col. Page
was saying When the noise had partially sub
sided, however, we found that he was speaking Of
our tite to the Oregon terrory.l
'Great Britain" continued he, "may seize upon
territory on the other side Of the wafer, and del
uge il with blood to work out her ends, and we |
never thing of interfering; but when people living
on territory adjoining US wish TO unite themselves
to destines and partake of the blessings Of our
sheIs found stretching her arms across
the ocean, and exerting every power and straining
every TO prevent the accomplishment of their
desires. [Cries of that's a fact.n She may ac-
quire territory thousands of miles from her, and
against the consent of the people inhabing il; but
when contiguous territory comes to naturally, and
by the consent and at the request of the inhabitants
she instantly interferes; and not content with this,
she attempt TO grasp that which is ours, and is set
tied by our people. Feow-citizens Oregon is ours.
[Cheers] Ours by nature, ours by discovery and
treaty, and ours by contiguity; (Cheers;] and any
attempt on the part of any power, speak not only
Of England, but any other power, will be resisted
the utmost extent of our abilities. Tremendous
cheers. War is one of the greatest calamilies
which can befall people, and peace one Of the
greatest blessings. II should be one Of the first OBJ
jects of all nations, and am il is with us,
to preserve peace and shun the horrors Of war; but
rather than surrender ot title of national
rights and honor, we should, without hesitation,
submit TO the sacrifice involved in the latter. Re
newed cheering.]
"Co Page then alluded, in eloquent terms, to the
spread of republican institutions the inevitable oc-
cupation of the contiguous territory by the popua-
ton of these States and their descendants; the
ing of the stars and stripes of our countrys flag
from the Atlantic TO the Pacific oceans and the de-
sructon which must result 10 any hostile foe which
may land upon our shores. He likened the dissen-
sion which prevailed in the meeting TO quarrel be-
tween man and wife-they made a devil of noise
while they were at il, but only let third party in
n 49,. - a . |
brawls and give him pretty considerable taste Of
shovel and longs Cheers and laughter.l We
could be apparently divided among ourselves but
only let any foreign power, relying upon this, at
tempt to infringe upon our rights, and she would very
soon begin to find out her mistake. We would immt-
diatey cease our discussions and become united as
one family. The colonel then concluded his speech,
amid the cheers of the meeting by pleading the la
Dor of speaking when surrounded by such an up
roar, as an apology for its brevity."
We attach the proceedings of another and subse-
quent meeting.
From the Spirit of the Times May o
THE GREAT OREGON MEETING OF YES
TERDAY.
The meeting in Independence Square yesterday
was, perhaps one of the most extraordinary, rowdy
noisy, tumultuous and singular asselnblages ever
convened in this city. The hour appointed was
four o'clock, but at about five minutes previous to
that time, push was made by portion of the "Old
Hunkers," backed by formidable band of DULLES,
to gain possession of the stage, and prevent the
"Young Democracy from getting foothold upon
it. Immediately large wd of the latter pushed
TO the rescue, and Mr.. B. HI. Brewster, Hon. Geo.
w. Barton, and others, proceeded at once to organ
ize the meeting. On motion Of Col. Cummings,
the following officers, selected at the primary meet
ing last evening, were chosen:
Hon. THOMAS McCULLY,
President.
Yice Presidents
LIST district Francis Lyons Ernest Crozet, James
Enue, jr.
Cd district-John Kames, John G. Bremen Geo.
Smith.
Sd district-Hon. John T. Smith, Alex. Brown,
George Gideon.
4th' district--B Crispin, John Robbins, E. Van
zant.
Secretaries.
DR.. Marsellis, w. H. Boyce, JOS Pugh, +. +.
Deringer, "A. Hague, Henry ovenshine.
Upon this most disgraceful scene occurred. The
"Old Hunker" clique, led on by Robert M. Lee, and
backed by a large number of disorganizers, made u
rush at the front of the stage where the officers were
and attacked them in the most brutal
manner. b. II. Brewster, esq, who was address,
ing the people, was hurled from the staging by al
person connected, told, with the police, and
Who in turn, was also thrust off the stand upon the
by the indignant people. The scene of confusion
which followed is INDISPENSABLE. The stage WINS
and several other persons were thrown
from it, the front having given away, as well as the
table and seats, which were dashed to atoms.
The ''Old Hunkers" at this time endeavored to get
Mr.. c. ]. Ingersoll upon the stage to preside but
that gentleman declined being made the principal in
such an unjust procedure. Sufficient order having
been obtained, Mr. Brewster came forward and adj
dressed the people, Che having. been triumphanty
placed upon the stand second time,) and was re-
ceived with tremendous cheers by the assembly,
while the clique ofOld Hunkers keptup tumut Of
groans (they seemed to be HURr) and hisses as eff
fectve as their numbers would allow.
At this time Mr.. Lee called upon the Old Hunkers
to repair to the vestibue Of the hall to hold sep
arate meeting, and few followed. sort of rump
meeting was organized here. II was addressed by
a Mr.. Schnabel, and one Rankins, a nativist, but
soon broke up and returned to the stand
Meanwhile Mr. Brewster submitted the following
preamble and resolutions, which eloquently adj
vocated by himself and the Hon. Geo. w. Barton,
and triumphantly adopted by reclamation, notwith-
standing the turbulent disposition Of the Old Hunk
ers
Whereas the President Of the United States, in
his inaugural address Of the 4th of March last, de-
clared-'nor will it become in less degree my du-
ty to assert and mantain by all constitutional MEANS
the rights of the United States to that part of our
territory which lies beyond the Rocky mountains.
Our title to the country of the Oregon is clear
and UNREASONABLE, and already are our peo-
pie preparing to perfect that title by occupy
ing it with their wives and children. The ju-
risdiction Of our laws and the benefits Of our
republican institutions should be extended over
them in the distant regions which they have selected
for their home. In the mean time every obligation
imposed by treaty and conventional stipulatons
should be sacredly respected
Sand whereas this moderate and mild declaration
of rights by the Chief Magistrate of our free and
happy republic was made in entire accordance with
the unanimous sentiment Of the American public,
and in spirit of Cancellation and forbearance to
country whose subordinate authorities have treated
our unofending citizens in Oregon with unsparing
cruelty and harshness, makes movement for the oc-
cupation of that territory matter of necessity and
strict national duty:
"And whereas the idea Of permitting . British
colony to exclude our citizens from the shores Of
the Pacific, and to give to foreign colonial govern
ment the control Of the savage Indian tribes Of the
Great West, to be used at pleasure against the de-
fenceless women and children of frontier settle
ments, can never be entertained for moment by any
tr,,e hao rted Avoor