The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-17

become insecure and there knowing what would be
annexed or taken possession Of Now what does such
for the possession OF oregon but don't like TO have the
appearance Of being buled out of it, especially as CON-
menced that process myself toward the United STATES
have tried to bully America of Texas, and allied
Now, America turn the tables upon me- ana Dues me
out OF Oregon, how will stand before the worid feauy
the French Journals observe that the only way Of treating
with England all you can and sur
repeat IL would be too glad TO avail itself Of preext to
get rid Of Oregon since Brother Jonathan dstermtd to
have II decent ssoa, proprey oS
hand and 10 save reputation the otherthat is all
ss r In 90 TO with The una sSe eouS
do with reasonable chance OF and this explains
plands with which Sir Robert Peels declaration has
been received by the House The disposition
in England; but very fortunately not the gru
flying IT, England does not wish to give up her American
Commerce or to enable the French, the Germans the
Belgans to enrich themselves by manufactures her
Pense She cannot without great herself
throw twenty thousand troops any point long
Ireland Is not quieted and France least kept neutral"
That is the opinion Of an intelligent looker-on on
THE Other side of the Atlantic. Now let's see what
Us ours-what the .americans say, and what they
Twill do We find the following in the leader OF the
Washington Union of the 4th Instant and as II
speaks the opinion of the country on the great ques-
|tion before it, we may consider it almost AN Off
|cial declarations:
"Sr Robert Peel is very much dec eived indeed If he
pec nmidate by his clustering bravado ON the floor
of the House Of Commons The English prints have mllen
extraordinary Is true that the United states
have not burst into violent volcano the receipt OF his
claratons is equally true that government has
changed its determination reopen the negotiation al
Washington about Oregon II Is true that they anxious
peace ohe world by another attempt to set
|le controversy honorable terms But let not the
British minister deceive himself about the spirit oil our peo'
the purposes OF government We desire peace
but must be an honorable peace We would avoid war
consistent with our rights and honor; but every
American Let come, sooner than sacrhce our
sacred rights, and still sacred honor This is the
lcalm, settled unalterable decision Of countrymen
The public sentiment Of this country would scarcely
divide the territory ny the line of the Columbia
The concession Of the navigation Of that river to the Eng
|pe. We upon this theme With reluctance;
but venture make this declaration upon i'm
pulse It is certainly most desirable If the question can be
lmcably djusted, that ministers should bring TO its con-
federation spirit that may admit Of wiser and
|cillatory and practicable adjustment.
Independently of the intrinsic difficulties Of the subject
I've must state that there adventous circumstances
(which throw stumbling blocks in the way. The
threatening tone OF the British ministry the insulting and
|dnlge towards the people, and the institutions Of repub
c ku1lng indignant feeling in the bosoms of many
o people which Is to be regretted well for the
causes which provoke IT, for the effect hch produced
AT this exciting moment too element OF great power
comes into operation Oregon is not alone concerned
Texas blends its influence with it, The alleged nterie.
renee of the British govementhe active and indelcae
tamperng of Mr. Commissioner Elliott with interests
lis axcng flame in the bosoms of people. which is
the question is coming to be mooed-Shall submit to
this mpcrnent aggression7 We desire honorable peace;
but il let II and then let sweep the
British from the face Of the continent