The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02
Observation-Disclosures.

TEXAS-OREGON-M
Some of our contemporaries have rather disin-
gcnuously attempted to fix on the "Union" the
imputation, and through it on the administra-
ton, of hostile end belligerent disposition to-
ward Mexico. Others again have charged US
with being lulled into an oserweening sense Of
security at the present important crisis They in
snuate that Mr.. Polk and his cabinet have been
duped by President Jones and Mr.. Commissioner
Elliott and that, Nero-like, they have been dancing
and fddling while Rome was burning. Both Of
these eStravagan. assertions; both incorrect
We have no doubt that the administration have all
their eyes open. If they had the hundred eyes of
Argus, indeed, they ought to have all of them vgi
liant and awake. We venture to predict, from the
information we possess that, let the time come
when it may, they will be found acting and ready
to act, as each coming event may require, and with
prudence and foresight which will meet every
emergency that may be presented to their considca-
ton.
We, too, move, indeed, in humble sphere; but we
too, prepared to choncle the passing of the
day; and, from the record we have already kept
we are prepared to avoid both extremes and al
least attempt, as faithful sentinels on the watch
tower, to keep intelligent public fairly informed
Of all the circumstances which we deem necessary
to bear on the important questions Of the day. We
draw such conclusions from the most authentic in
formation which we can obtain, as those facts APP
pear fairly to warrant.
We freely admit the importance of the crisis to
which we have arrived. 1t will indeed form a most
interesting epoch in our national annals. The his
toric page which records the passing events of this
day. will be read with more than ordinary interest
by future generations and the first days of the ad-
ministratioh of james X. Polk will be referred to
with deep and abiding interest.
1t has already been our good fortune, as it has
been duty, to have taken some part in the dis
cussion of two of the most important issues which
have ever been made up and presented to the Amer
lean people for their decision. We REFER of course,
first to the Oregon, and secondly to the Mexican
and Texas questions.
On the first question the "Unon" has had occa-
sion to say good deal; and we trust that what has
been said is not altogether lost upon the public ear.
Our brief has been fairly and impartialy made up.
1t is now before the country. The question is itself
in the hands of able negotators, whose province is
to dust and arrange for the consideration of their
| respective governments. We hope that an AMIGA
BILE adjustment, equitable and honorable to both
nations, may be adopted But if we are disappoint-
ed in the result and if the final appeal must be
made to another tribunal, we must meet it as be-
comes proud and valiant people. But upon a
collateral point which hes lately sprung up, we
ought to remind the British government that their
in regard to Mexico is but little calculated to
advance the negotiations upon Oregon. We make
the remark with regret, but make it with perfect
sincerity, that the nterpostion Of England with our
rights on the subject of Texas is kindling senti-
ment among the people of this country which is far
less favorable than might be desired to an amicable
arrangement of the question Of Oregon.
We confess we are at some loss to know what
we are to anticipate from the course of Mexico
herself If she had been permitted to act alone,
she might have seen her true interests in the
has been sharpened by the intrigues of British
agents and British presses. Her government
may perhaps lie compelled to yield in some degree
to their importunate clamors. But we, at least,
shall be prepared for either fortune. Her true in
terest will be found in peace Let the great meas
of annexation be accomplished, and with it the
questions of boundary and of claims. But if she
madly rushes to the alternative of war; who shall
pretend to set bounds to the consequences
The march of the Anglo Saxon race is onward
They must, in the event, accomplish their destiny
spreading far and wide the great principle of sefgo-
vernment; and who shall say how far they will
prosecute the work.
We infinitely prefer the friendly settlement of the
great question now pending. 1t will secure the
peace and welfare of the Mexican nation. 1t can
now be done, and it should now be accomplished.
For who can arrest the torrent that will pour onward
to the Vest The road to California will be open to
us. Who will stay the march of our western peo-
pleI Our northern brethren also are looking to-
wards that inviting region with much moro interest
than those of the South. They, too will raise the
cry of"Westward, ho!" However strongly many
of them may now oppose annexation, yet let Cali
fornia be thrown open to their ambition, and the
torrent even of their population will roll on west
wardly to the Pacific.
If Mexico were quietly permitted to carve out her
own destiny for her own people, we repeat, we
might enjoy peace with her, and she might have a
better form of government for her own people.
There was once a kindly feeling towards us in the
breasts Of Pizarro, Martinez, Castillo Zanyas and
General Almonte himself. These were the friends
of the federal constitution of 1924 There is now
prospect of its being again adopted in Puebla and
other provinces. 1t is counterpart of our own.
A convention at Vera Cruz is said to have again
in contemplation, If foreign powers, then, would