Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-04-23
Tho London Time. Of The OH say. :

In the way Of concession and argument on the |
Oregon question, little now remains to be said or
done by the British government. The strongest
desire has been repeatedly expressed on our side
terminate this controversy. Our case has been
stated with such moderation, and the claims conhn-
ed to such narrow limits that nothing but extreme
presumption, rather species Of hostile inlaiua-
ton, on the part Of the American Democrats, could
lead them 10 suppose should make any farther
abatement OF our rights. We are in actual posses
sion of rather more of the Oregon territory than we
have claimed as our own, because as long as
the Joint occupancy lasts the concurrent right Of
both parties extend over the whole country
We have At disposal ample means Of defend
ing our rights. We had never, at any period in the
history Of this country, less reason to recoi from
war or TO fear the result of contest with any pow
/ err but more especially with the United States.-
We; We on our side, have strenuousy aud sincere
LIS abored to effect compromise. We have not
tlluded to the superiority Of our naraline strength;
from misplaced respect for the American govern
ment, no use has been made Of those blunt argu-
ments 10 which alone they appear TO be Access
sible until at length learn, with more contempt
than surprise, that Mr. Polk d his advisers are
embarkmr in course which can only lead IL they
allowed to pefseyere in 1t, TO aggressive hosli-
| ties.
The Times parades the immense naval force of
Great Britain, aud compares it with what is
teemed to be the diminuve strength Of the United
States, show that war must be the destruc-
ton Of the latter aud the opinions Of the Times
the opinions Of the press generally, war feeling
is to be created in Great Britain. of very different
nature from that drawn out by the murderous ng-
gressions Of the British in India and oceanica,-
Activity is announced a; the different naval stations
and dock.yards and every appearance is given that
I tha 4. va.Ig f,r ,ha thraatanad
The London Sun of March 10, in an article up.
on the general condition of the country. aud its
connection with the rest of the world, SAYS
Eighteen hundred and iorty-six has dawned up
the Government Of Great Britain with a series Of
phenomena more Startling and porientous than have
accompanied the commencement of many attece
dent years. Abroad our position is embarrassed in
various directions and by various contingencies
Among the Asis;ic tribes the germs Of warfare have
been lructiied, and beyond spectacle Of Preseaf
bloodshed, spreads forth prospect Of protracted
campaigns and continuous carnage. America, ia
the opposite dlrection--whether excited by an un-
holy lusi for nggrandzemen,, sill more unholy
aspiration TO swords and measure strength
with her mother cOuntry--intimates, both by insin-
uation and by overt acts, her longing TO embroi
herself with England.
In addition to these impending war-bass we are
afflicted al home with the grim and unmsiakable
VI dhu WHICH
invariably supervene upon that dreful visitation
The fitch OF starvation has been recognized among
the bleak iens and mountain paths Of Ireland the
ieyer-coud is settling down above the houesieads
Of that afflicted country. simultaneously almost
with these occurrences the Spanish Ministry was
changed, and by our latest information il appears
that Poland has again raised her chained hands TO
snite the oppressors Of her pas, and present gener
alton the dykes Of iyrrany have been everiowed
once more the shade of kosciusko has gloomed
upon the walls OF Cracow.
, Indian warfare and arbitration for Oregon are
subjects no more capable Of being trined with by
amy mincng measures, than is the question Of Free
. Trade, 10 the inhabitants Of the British Isles them
: selves, one admitting Of a pottering policy
: Parliament must neither dream for single in
slant that their discussions upon this clause and upon
: that clause can continue on their present glib pro-
erosion than that the Silks and Americans the
: most conceding and patient Of mortas. Our lcgis-
= tors must acquire fresh capacity for Parliamentary
and practical proceedings they must be an fat
in the march of soldiers well in the march OF
! opinion; they must keep pace with the accnmua-
" ton Of exigenoies- the vast and petty
grievances which have TO be reclihed both at home
y and abroad -
/ Ia Parliament, House of Commons, March 8. in
Z reply to a question from Sir X. II. lngs, Sir r.
= Peel said that il was intended 10 reduce the duties
u on rios, Indian corn, aud buckwheai TO nearly
= nominal from the period Of passing the act but as
y regarded Indian and buckwheat, it was intend
i ed TO admit them duty free for limited period
u from the day when the report OF the committee
/ should be agreed TO- taking securities for the pay
/" ment Of the duty should the bill not ultimately be
y sanctioned by Parliament. Amer very desuory
dscussinn the resolutions relating TO the various
70 kinds Of grain were agreed to-
y MI O'Connell had given notice of his intention
II TO put question to the measures Of government
e for obyiating famine and distress in Ireland anC
II he begged 10 preface his question with very few
10 words Accounts had been received showing
y rapid increase Of distress in seyeral towns In Fer
Is mony, fortnight ago, the general opinion was tina
Y the supply OF potatoes sufficient to last I'LL Tho
e beginning Of jane There. however, the people
u were now the brink Of desiilution A meeting
Is had been held in Skilbereen, at which the unani
nous opinion was expressed that the potatoes wer'
IL rapidly decaying
e. Sir Robert Peel said in reply, that the govern
Is meni had taken every precaution which was Deces
sary hut declined to give the details of the arrange
~ mems.
II o. The Northern Galaxy, published at Middle
= bury, has the following letter, from which It vii
rs be seen that eae free trade man has magnanim
enough TO acknowledge an error
Mr. Editor, AT the time of making the slate
&c mcn relative 10 Mr. Abbott Lawrence being one o
g the advisers II Washington on the present tariff
DIS also, that he had shipped and owned large lots
re sheep IN South America and imported large guam
IA titles of cheap wool, was lAboring, il appears an
ur der the same impression that many in this yicinii
ur were that II was an inconlroyerlible fact
Or But as he asserts il TO be untrue, have done N
as justice TO him At least aud the report should nc
cd have been thus published. will collect want ~
l. Il.