The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-18
E EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
From our regular correspondent

PHILADELPHIA, December 10, lS45.
Your Union Of Thursday was eagerly sought for
in all quarters here on Friday and to-day, on ac-
count of the conclusion of the correspondence
the Oregon question, which ii contained The
closing letter Of Mr. Buchanan in reply to Mr.. Rich
ard Pakenham Isl such exposition of our rights,
as must carry irresistible conviction of the JUS
toe OF these rights TO the mind of every man,
whether he is prejudiced against them or not Most
richly does this letter deserve the high compliment
you have paid it. oiu 20 far 10 preserve peace be-
iiossn the tsco countries; for when il is read in Eu-
rope, and lis clear and unanswerabe vindcation of
our claim TO THE WHOLE OF OREGON is laid before
the various governments of the Old World, Eng
land will refuse TO 60 to war for pretext based
upon rights SO feeble and unjust hers and will
dread the condemnation that must be visited by the
world at large upon any aggressive movement
her part, looking TO that end. The clearness with
which Mr.. Buchanan's letter sustains our rgats,
the ponderous blows he deals upon the arguments
of Mr.. Pakenham, and the admirable sagacity and
courtesy with which he seizes upon the weak points of
his adversary, and turns them against Great Britain
prove that that accomplished statesman understands
this absorbing question thoroughly, and only wanted
the occasion TO show how unjust were those rumors
which accused him Of temporising and umidity on
so vital subject. The bold and manly American
course of the President is ably and vigorously
tanned by his Secretary of State
Commodore Elliott was buried this afternoon with
appropriate honors. The day was very cold but
tnere was great turn out OF 0fhcers OF the navy
seamen, military, and citizens, for the purpose of
accompanying the deceased captain to his final rest
ing place.
The stock market is easier to-day. There is
evidently more favorable influence at work.
Herr Alexander, the German magician, now cx-
hibitng at the Chestnut Street theatre this city,
il remarkable man. Some of his magic is won
drous indeed. When he first appears the stage is
quite dark; but at the firing of a pistol, which he
holds in his hand, all his candles Gone two hun
dred in number, are lighted at once The effect is
beautiful Electricity is the agent employed. lie
is the most expert and thorough necromancer ever
saw, and has thus far boon handsomely encouraged.
A good deal is said about war; but the spirit of
the people is high. All hope it will not take place;
but there is not man, wing or democrat, with
whom have conyersed, who fears such issue.
All concur in the opinion that we have done all we
can to promote peace and that if Great Britain has
no further proposition to make, none can come
from us. The preparations Of the English, IN ma
king steam-frigaes and other operations looking to
this dread resort, do not alarm people now over
twenty millions strong, who defed Great Britain
when they numbered but three. Our young men
would seek the foremost posts Of danger in the
event of war; and the.ready wits Of our people would
soon make amends for any swami of preparations"
The exigency would not only produce valiant Off
GERS and soldiers, but excellent Notifications. Who
knows how many Jacksons would rise, each with
some plan of defence equal to the renowned bags Of
cotton We are great nation; and rely much
upon that Especial Providence" which has hereto
fore given us victory in the hour of wo, to lead
safely and trumphantly through any ordeal that
may be awaiting US.