The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-13
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
| From regular correspondent Z
NEw YoRK, Nov. II, I645.
Whatever differences Of opinion may exist in this
community, relative TO the best modes Of proceed
ing, TO have the Oregon question amcaby settled,
few persons OF any party can be found TO favor
any pretensons, on the part Of American emigrants
going to Oregon, for setting up an independent gov
| eminent.
The time was not very remote, when those living
east Of the Alleghanies looked upon the valley Of
the mississippi as more distant and inaccessible
than we now consider the country west Of the
Rocky mountains. Al that period, too, thoughts
were seriously entertained Of separate republic or
empire in the valley of the Mississippi now con-
sidered the heart and soul Of our confederaey. To
such an object were the views Of Citizen Genet di.
rected IN which he was joined by persons on both
sides ofthe Alleghanies, who argued then, as many
do now, that extending our republic over no large a
space would weaken our strength. This movement,
and the arguments with which it was sustained,
met the firm and incorporating opposition Of
Mr.. Jefferson. Hewisey commended that the form
alton of new States in the West, 30 far from be-
ing cause Of weakness, would be source Of aug
mented strength; "for," said he, "the new States
formed in the rich valley Of the Mississippi must
be settled by an agricultural population, who will,
from the nature Of their pursuits, be democratic
in their character and il democratic, they will ad-
here 10, and defend, democratic form of govern
ment." Have not his predictions been fully veri-
fed Let the valor Of the noble West in our
late war answer
II was not long before Mr. Jefferson, by a wise
and mastery stroke of policy, succeeded by the pur-
chase Of Louisiana, in forever putting TO rest all
thoughts of separate government on the banks Of
the Mississippi That great man had the highest
regard for the cutvators of the soil His strongest
hopes for the republic seemed to rest upon the yir-
tue and intelligence Of the farmers Of the country.
He dreaded the impulsve action and excitement of
ten displayed in large cities. Not that he was un-
friendly TO commerce or to manufactures; but he
regarded the ters of the soil as likely to be more
independent, and less exposed to the temptations OF
| vicious influences.
Since the introduction of steamboats,, end the
erection Of railroads. the most distant points of our
country brought nearer together in point of
time required for communication. BY these aids,
including magnetic telegraphs, &c, Oregon is
nearer to New York now, than Missouri or Louis
lana was forty or fifty years ago.
The destiny Of this country is TO extend from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. This should never for
one moment be lost sight Of by any American who
loves his country and her institutions.
We cannot consent that our future trade with
China, on our western border shall reach us through
the cusom-houses and other restrictive obstacles,
under the dominion Of an independent government
| on the shores of the Pacific. The time will come
when the idea Of abandoning territory, either TO
an Independent government organization, or to the
control Of foreign State, will strike us with as
much surprise and condemnation, as the prop
osilions aaoat at one time in favor Of giving up
the valley of the Mississippi 10 plan of independ-
ent government, or IFS control u Spain, then IN
possession Of Louisiana! All our just rights TO
the territory Of Oregon must be maintained; and
no separateindependeDc ofany portion ofthe Amer
lean or other people located on the soil acquired
under the stars and stripes Of our republic, can or
ought to be tolerated We might as well talk about
allowing an independent government on our soil,
west of and adjoining to Missouri, Arkansas, or
Iowa The whole notions Preposterous. To fa-
vor such scheme, would be equivalent to surren-
derng the whole territory to the control of foreign
States, who would not fail to make catspaw of il
to annoy and harass us, as they have done with
Mexico
The idea, therefore, of an independent govern
ment west Of us, the shores Of the Pacific, is Of
purely federal character. Il is worse--it 10 the
line of policy recommended by monarchical govern
ments, who absurdly preach 1t, under the plea Of
maintaining balance Of power on this continent !!
They expect to check our onward progress, by
hopping in all Sides except the Atlantic coast,
where our pilgrim fathers first landed, seeking a
| refuge from the expressions Of the Old World.
Vain hope Impoient desire y! Destined to be
scattered like chaff before the winds Of heaven.
Candid" Of the Commercial Advertiser, still
founders in error states his facts as to lead
to erroneous differences. Thus he says, "the en-
tire amount Of imports amount 10 $120, GOO, 900;
and that the amount Of duties collected during the
same year, (l644-45,) amounted to less than
$50 600 00Q-ngo, the average duties are less than
30 per cent =" Now, in this estimate Of 100 600, 900
imports, he does not tell MS what portion came in
as free-suoh as tea, coffee, &c; and what portion
came in under bond for subject alone
to debenture duty Of 81 per cent. Ii he had sub
tracied all these articles from those considered du-
table and actually cleared for domestic consump-
ton, and then, on the total amount Of revenue
arising from their assessed valuation averaged the
duties collected on the came, he would have found
the average far above 80 per cent. "Candid" will
please try again.
| There was a severe gale TO the north Of us night
before last, which produced some damage ut Hudson
and Albany. The boats and vessels on the Hud-
son were severely affected by it,
These northwest gales are very severe on the
lakes, and blow with great force at Buffalo. The
gale experienced at that place last year. in October
blew from the same point. Much serious appre.
tension s felt with regard to the effects Of the gale
on Lake Erie, &c.
The magnetic telegraph is in operation between
Lockport and Buffalo.
City, halfpas 4, p. m.-ARRIvAL OF DrsrM-
eUisHED roREIGNERs.--Shal they become natural
lied citizensi The packet-ship Toronto, from
London, has brought out huge elephant, accom-
modated with quarters on deck. He il accom-
panied with several companons-such as tiger
and tigress, large polar bear, and an Immense
choir Of gayly pIumed, singing, and other birds
one of which, with bill as long as wakng-stick
looks as grave as a mandarin. rvs
They are being discharged to-day up town, to the
infinite amusement and astonishment Of the "smal
fry" of the present generation. They are intended
for additions to an American menagere. They
will receive most cordial greeting by the junior
members of society. m
Polly Bodine's case progresses slowly. II seems
almost impossible to cmpannel jury. Everybody
seems to have come TO the conclusion that she ia
guilty, and ought 10 have been punished long ago
| Let ihs miserable woman have another fhir trial.
An extensive sale Of articles Of Chinese manufac-
ture went off with great spirit to-day at McCul-
loush's splendid sale-rooms, some of which brought
high prices.
Cieared--Ship Dover, for Amsterdam; barque
Franklin, for Hamburg; Bremen ship Westphalia
! for Bremen. ts