Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-10-11
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NEW YORK, OCTOBER B. l645
The W0rids COnuenfiOn met again yesterday
and made more ridiculous exhibition than on the
preceding day. Mr.. OWEN having taken the chair,
after some delay, remarked that during his whole
life he had earnestly sought for sound radical re-
former. but had neper found one.
Mr.. OWEN presented the outlines of his plan.
Several other persons suggested plans Of reform
not less impracticable and more fanciful Many
scenes of an amusing character occurred dnring the
session. Take the following as specimen
| Mr.. Haye TO speak.
A Membership, that won't do.
Another Menber.-No he's spoke twice.
/ Mr.. Hayc.--I want to ask question.
| A Member.--You can't
Mr.. Haye.-I can, if permitted by the chair want to
know what Mr. Owen means by diDine!
| Mr.. Osoen.--I win tell the gentleman.
Mr.. Ryetman.--No, sir, you can't call you TO order
you have spoken twice.
A Mem6er.-The chair can't be called to order
Another Memb1-The chair can't, but the who fills
/ il can. -
Mr.. Ouen-By dipine mean that which eperiastingiy
true.
1 Such are the men who have convened 40 develop
plans for the reformation of mankind. Some
OF them, no doubt, are well-meaning but deluded
fanatics; while others have different views and are
men of very different character But the whole
proceeding has become ridiculous, and will thus
end.
Il
an argument respecting a charge made by Mr. In
GERsoIL. in his history Of the war of 1912, that
Mr.. Madisons Cabinet, on the declaration of war,
had determined to lay up the navy from an appre-
hension that if sent to they would be captured
by the British; which determinations it is alleged
was produced by the overwhelming influence"
of Mr.. GALLATIN but was defeated through the op-
position of Captains BAINBRIDoE and STEWART.
On the 10Th of June 1912, the declaration of war
was promulgated in Washington, and on the 2lst
Commodore RoDoERs, with squadron under his
command, in pursuance of orders, left the port Of
New York. This exhibits no disposition to lay
up, or even hesitate as to what was to be done with
the navy.
But let me call your attention to a fact which
am sure you know.as well as your correspondent
Mr.. GALLATIN was opposed to declaration of war
at the time it was declared. He thought the coun-
try, in its defences and its finances should be better
prepared to meet the event than il was, and on all
proper occasions SO expressed himself. Mr.. GAL
LATIN DGs then IN, The shade. Whatever of over
shadowng influence" he may have had in council
previous to 1872. il was greatly impaired at that
time. If there was naasfer-spirit in the Cabinet,
Il Uas Mr.. MONROE. This discussion may lead TO
a question of fact between Mr.. GALLATIN and Com
modore STEWART, who are the only survivors of
those named by the historian as possessing know
ledge of the facts
understand that Mr.. JOHN VAN BUREN, as at
torneygeneral, has conducted the suits against the
Anti-renters in manner highly creditable TO him
self. state the fact with pleasure. He has many
pretended friends who would not do him in the
midst OF his troubles this act of justice.
Nnw fors-, aeToHEK 4, le4s..-
The W0rlds Convention continues its meetings,
each succeeding meeting proving more ridiculous
and dsorderly than its predecessor Its doings are
no a matte of c,Irio
The New York papers will afford you ample de-
tails of foreign news by the steamer from Liver
pool. The most important is, that the cotton mar
ket remained firm, and that there was full demand
for the article.
You will notice rumor that the British Govern
ment intended to increase the naval and military
force in Canada and their other Colonies. | am
assured, however, through channel that consider
entitled to credit, that Mr.. McLANE, our Minister,
appeared to be well satisfied with the aspect Of
public affairs, not entertaining apprehension of Sc
rious difficulty between the Governments of Great
Britain and the United States. Only one meeting
had taken place between Mr.. McLANE and the Bril-
fish Minister. 1t is not probable that in their first
interview any discussion of the Oregon question
should have occurred but it is probable, through
other channels, that something might be learned as
TO the feelings and views of the Ministry and
think it may be safely assumed that no measures
will be adopted by the British at present to ermi-
nate the existing arrangement in relation to Oregon.
Permit me to add, as my firm conviction, that if
Congress should deem it expedient to abrogate that
arrangement and assert their claim beyond the 49th
degree OF north latitude, they must enforce them
by an appeal to arms. On this point Mr.. CAL
HoUN's views were sound and sensible. Much
national pride must be overcome before the British
people will consent to surrender of the tchoLe of
the disputed territory.
by Mr.. Polk and Mr.. WALKER both to declare that
Mr.. WALKER had nothing to do with the writing Of
the Kane letter. This may be trueA for the Kane
letter has been blended, ia some manner, with the
letter to which allusion is made in the following
paragraph, contained in late letter from WASH
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot which
he ventures TO predict will not be denied:
That Mr. walker did know of correspondence that took
place during the Presidential campaign year between Mr.
Polk and Mr.. +. o. j. Smith, in relation the support
which the Conservatives (such Messrs Talmadgc smith,
Graham, Sutherland &C., would give Polk and Dallas and
the course which Mr. Polk would pursue elected President
towards the Conservatives that Mr. Tallmadge and Mr.
Walker examined and agreed in the proprety Of Mr. Smiths
letter to Mr.. Polk that the letter under Mr. Tall
madges frank; that Mr. Walker told Mr. Tanadge that he
would write to Mr. Polk the SUBJECT and urge him
ply with the requirements in Mr. Smith letter that he az
forwards informed Mr.. Talmadge that he had written /;
that Mr. Polk replied Mr.. Smiths letter in that
gave satisfaction to Mr. Smith and Mr. Tamadge that Mr.
io'k knew that Mr. Tamadge Interested in Mr. Smiths
letter, and that the letter written much to meet the
case o. Mr. Talmadge that Of any other and yet
the assurances he gave Mr.. Smith, he had
become Mr. President IoH by the efficient aid of the
1 before he hurled Messrs. Talmadge, Suh-