Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-12-31

confidence in the President as man of honor
and approved OF his course, thus far 10 the Oregon
negotiation. Could we not trust him therefore, to
warn US Of The danger Of war and the necessity for
preparation Was il necessary 10 make an alarm
and TO hasten the action Of The Senate in regard
to such a subject fIe did not believe that Grea
Britain would 90 TO war for the acquisition oil
Oregon, merely, That would be mere pretext.
He knew there was TO be struggle bet ween free
principles and monarchial government. The pow
ers Of Europe was jealous of our progress. When
that strife came. it would shake all Chrisiendom
to its centre. Thrones and dynasties would fall
before it, He adveried to the nterposton of tor
egu powers in the Texas affair, and said that no
one was more incensed at it than he was. If we
were to acquire California, he trusted that no un-
necessary parade would be made about il, and be
discussed in secret session. He believed this
question would be settled without war but, If
not every american would be found at his post,
and as he believed half of Europe in revolt.
'One wished The resolutions to lie the table
for the present but this being adverse to
the opinion of the body, he withdrew it.
mir. Allen urged that TO lay these resolutions
on the ia bic would paralyze the spirit of The coun-
: try; it would be proof that could not prepare
for defence, We ne err could be prepared till dan
We relied upon our militia. aud It was natural to
inquire into their coS>diion. Ia.ls39, before Mr..
Van Buren, had asked for anything, we made him
dictator, giving him the power TO employ The
navy and army, TO borrow money, and to raise
fifty thousand volunteers We did this, upon
his statement of the condition of the negotiation
as 10 the Northeastern boundary. Why should
we not now. upon a similar statement, proceed al
least so far as TO inquire into the condition of
defences. He bad heard with satisfaction the dec
lsraiion of the Senator that when war was declar-
ed, all would rally around ther country. This
had not always been the case, but perhaps poliii-
clans had baen schooled by the events of the last
war, into display of mere patriotism"
Mr.. Webster SAID: there two ways, liz ie-
Their of which a Government may proceed
ard when have stated them think il will be OBJ.
vous every which is the wisesf. We
may if we choose create alarm and apprehension.
We may il we are wiser, cause unnecessary
alarm. but make quiet thorough just polite, state.
manlike provisions for the future.
Mr. President, am entirely OF the opinion of the
Senator rom Kentucky. | do not believe there
will be war; AT least not at present; and | cannot
be mistaken, when say, that looking to the ex-
ten, of his Recommendation to Congress, it is im-
possible that the President can exptc It.
Str abstain cautiously from offering any re-
mark upon that PORTION of the message which re-
fsrs to the negotiation. do not wish to say whe;h-
tr il does appear from tina, correspondence that
negotiation 1880 completely aud entirely a, an end
shat amicable disposition Of the question may
ne lokeed for hereafter from a diplomatic source.
us enough for me in order 10 accomplish Nil the
purposes Of these few remarks. 10 say, that which
!, am incspabIe of bringing myself to the belief
81. nIS -,
NAV be allowed to suppose, or 10 imagine, that he
the President may entertain an opinion similar 10
thst which has been expressed this morning
.,y the Senator from Connecticut. He may posi-,
bly, lo0k for prepo- i,ions to come from the other
side. having commHnc ated The ultimaon of this
Government. Whether it be in this view or upon
siher grounds that the expectation is entertained,
H is enough for me To deprecate ary false alarm
that my arise To- disturb The tranquility of the |
country.
The President ny feel. as am bonad to sup |
pose he does feel, The fall weight of the RESPONSE
biiity which attaches TO him in relation To every
interest 81 his country and the greatest Of all inter-
ests. the peace Of the country. | am bound to
suppose he understands The position ia which be is
placed and that he judges wisely TO the ex-
ten. TO which he should go in submitting PROPOSE
tions to Congr 'ss. Therefore I entirely concnr
IN the OPTION which has been expressed, that he
cannot regard The present position OF afairs as
leading to any immediate danger of war.
Acting upon these conclusions. (said Mr.. W.
and entertaining these views. all the regret feel
at the Introduction of these resolutions is as have
said, that, accompanied With remarks which fell
from The honorable Senator when he called them
mp, they might have tendency to create unneces-
<nfy alarm. He thought evsry member of this COM
anuuity would perceive that il was necessary TO
suppress all alarm; and. as far as he was concern
ID. If gentlemen thought Thai the time had come
or charging the defencts OF the country, for
the army and the navy, he was ready
o cooperate with them.
mir. W concluded by expressing 1he hope that
& lille they did every thing that was necessary for
preservation Of The honor aud the interests of the
country, they would abstain from creating any un-
necessary alarm in the public mind.
Mr.. Woodbridge in concluding the debate. re-
naked that he perceived no necessity for WANDER
ng over the whole field of diplomacy. aud OF en-
cring upon our claims 10 the Oregon territory,I
or The purpose of deciding upon the resolutIons]
before the Senate. They were founded upon the
imperative duty imposed by the Constitution. A
var measure, Mr.. President Why, it is most
the preventive of war. Wherefore
hen. should we enter into discussion calculated
o arouse feelings of anlinosiiy and discordl The
Ease Is not yet ripe for suca a demonstration.