Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1846-02-26
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Correspondence GAe Of LiseG6eId Enquirer.


wAsHINGrOx. Feb. q. 1896.
DEAR SrR-Having but few moments leis-
uFe. I must be very brief
The Notice occupied the Senate up to the
hour Of adjournment on Thursday. The hope
Of the peaee-lOving portion Of that body is TO
attach condition, that shall preclude the
contingency of war at the expiration Of the
year.
Some Of the Western representation, of both
houses, have turbulent, unintellectual constit-
uency, more intent on war than benefit to the
Union and eager for the opportunity to in-
dulge their native taste for it The South
fear it, and strive to avert it and in their eff.
fort to escape it, are cordially jO.hed by the
North. ..y [
All, believe, with few exceptions, regard
the territory north of the 49ih parallel as
Of little worth !; and not likely to involve us
in war for its own sake. Party may blend
with the question considerations of difficulty
and, now, this is the chief obstacle TO immed-
ate settlement.
The news, this day, Tor rather Of last eve
ning,) by the Cambria, has somewhat modified
the character Of the controversy; and the i'm
preston now is, that all will be amicaby, and
at an early day, adjusted. 1t is, moreover, sup
posed that instructions have come to Mr..
Pakenham to propose definite line Of divis-
ion, that will be adopted notwithstanding all
the parade of 81 10 in the Executive and diplo-
matte communications.
Mr.. Webster is of opinion that the question
upon " Notice" will be, for the present, post
poned, to await the Developments by the Cam
bria; and possibly be superseded entirely. ? 1t
is supp ,sed that the British Cabinet have put
the matter upon basis TO secure the peace fthe
two countries; and that the minister here,
upon the official announcement of such tact,
would be met, on our part, with abecoming and
conciliatory spirit. ...
How it may fare eventually with the tariff, is
a matter Of considerable feeling just now, in
view Of the apparently yielding disposition Of
the British in respect to their restrictive sys-
tenn, Some fear that it will confirm doubtful
anti-tarif men, and preclude the prospect Of
obtaining converts to the system Of domestic
projection from its opponents. Still, all unite
in one sentiment, the overwhelming importance
of securing the peace of the country; all ex-
cepting the class alluded to, who happily are
hut small minority, ard who would snuff any
l. ii xp;th rol;chs
II is difficult rightly to estimate the conflict
ing influence to be encountered upon the floor Of
Congress, without an intimate knowledge of
the varieties of character to be addressed; IRA
tional az well as rational! Though the argu-
ment be various, and suited to every mind, the
appeal must be, as it were, on a single key
and yet in harmony vita many tones, discord.
ant among themselves. Great is the effect, upon
such am assembly, Of consecratcd voice, from
a. time-honored member, to soften Earring
sounds, and induce consentaheous. if not har.
monious, action. This is promoting meas
ure by the authority Of a name, and accounts for
the Oregon vote in the House. Without such
an influence, it admits Of doubt, whether, after
the late Executive communications. such vote
could have resulted. Events may show it to
have been wise; Int, although slowly gaining
approval, enough is not yet seen to prove 1t so.
At least, good men Of the Senate have deplored
it, thus Car, notwithstanding the many plausible
reasons for it. adduced by Messrs. Benton. Dix,
and others. Some of this body, whom consid-
or the best, have, since it came before them,
bestowed their energies to prepare individuals
to consent to attach to the act, giving the No.
ticc, a condition TO obvate the otherwise i'm
pending rupture. They now hope the whole
question may escape the final vote Of concur
renee with the House. and 60 off, under the
new phase now assumed, since the Cambria's
arrival.
A rupture with England is now regarded as
not at all possible and the report is that the
offer Of the 49th degree of latitude, about to be
reported. will be accepted.
Then comes the great contest for the tariff
Of 10, and memorable one it is to be. The
wise expect party difference in the settlement
of its details will thwart the efforts of its enc.
mics. At any rate, this is the last hope; but ]
fear = lorlorn one
Yours truly. C.P.