The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-16
From the New York Globe.
THE TRIBUNE AND THE MESSAGE.

1t IS said that consistency is jewell" and we
may very properly say, that patriotism is jewel
also-a rich gem at all courts. Consistency is un.
seen in the columns of the Tribune and as for pa
trlosm, It's readers may look in vain for the least
sign or shadow of it, and especially in Yesterdays
number It's remarks on that part of the Presidents
message In relation to Oregon, are such as would
better become the columns of the London Times
than any paper published in the United States; and
II there should be about the occupation OF
that territory, will arise from an opinion created
by such papers as the Tribune in the minds of the
managers OF the British government that the people
are SO nearly divided on the question of right and
proprety, that we would not be able to resist Great
Britain If she should attempt to take possession OF
the disputed territory" BE it remembered, also,
that the Tribune, and papers of that k deprecate
war; and would give up the whole of Oregon rather
than fight for the possession of it, and then reader
consider how silly and inconsistent they appear in
encouraging England to persevere in her claim" on
that land, even to WAR; by representing that there
is diversity of sentiment in this country as to
which nation shall have it! The Tribune processes
to be in favor Of the freedom of Ireland from British
the American people IN regard to the encroachment
OF England on this continent as expressed by the
worthy Chief Magistrate Of the republic in his off
cial message to Congressa document which, for its
patriotism and true American feeling, equals, If not
exceeds, anything of the kind that was ever issued
ny any OF tnlS COuntfy--are CdlleQ GAS
by the editor of the Tribune He says:
"But while we approve of what Mr.. Polk appears
to have done, there is much in what he says that is
calculated to give needless offence to foreign Nations
and prevent peaceful settlement of our differences
All the gas Of the message about the balance pow
err on this continent, and resistance to farther
European conquest and colonization, the paltrest
fishing for thouehtless huZZas worthy rather of
candidate for constable than President Of the Uni
ted States"
Thus is resistance to British impudence denounced
as gas, by person pretending to be an American
citizen; and thus is the language of patriotic
President ridiculed, who speaks the sentiments
of ninety-nine out of every hundred of the
American people! and the person who utters such
rlbaldry aspires to be the leader Of the wing pary
We wish the wings Joy of such leader and we
wish, too, in all sincerity Of heart that they had
bakers dozen more just like him. Mr.. Polk is des-
cribed as fishing for thoughtless huzzas,' because
ne seeks to avert snch a calamity the possession
and occupying Of Oregon by the British, would
bring upon this nation! Let every American citizen
who cherishes the memory of Washington, of Han
cock of Jefferson of Jackson, and all other heroes
whose lives were spent in the founding and building
OF this glorious republic, and who often cautioned
the people to beware Of the inroads which the gov
eminent of Great Britain would, by all means, and
at all times, endeavor to make upon us-remember
that greater than Washington, or Hancock or
Jefferson, or Jackson has arisen in these latter days.
and Kisses at the bold and honest language ofa man
who Is treadiDg in their footsteps and is determined
to follow their example-prcserve the nation from
disgrace, and carry out the will Of the people-by
showing to the world that there is no room on this
continent where the worn-out and tottering monar-
chies of the Old World, and especially that Of Eng
land can establish branches" plant their cannon,
and say to the friends of liberty, hus far and no
farther!' Let every man who loves his country
mark who the friends of that country are; and when
he finds one who sneers at the man of the peoples
choice and takes sides with the most bitter and in
veeratc enemies of that country, let him mark him
also!