Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-13
THE WAR spECuLATlONs.

IL is amusing To read the speculaliOns oil politi-
clans and Others, 10 the chances Of war ON the
Oregon question. One speaker sagely concludes
that Great Britain cannot go TO war, on account
OF the INJURY which it would infiict upon her manu-
featuring industry, by cutting off her supplies of
co,ion-and another takes II for granted that she
wall be frightened into submission by the unan
nifty of our people in resisting her pretenslons.
Mr. Adams, indeed, bases his calculations Of
peace, not merely upon the idea that the British
people would no, support their ministry IN decla-
ring war account of our occupancy Of Oregon,
but on the stronger ground that there is likely TO
be "a shameless backing out of the present Adj
mnstration." 4 stranger to passing events,
might we'll conclude, from Mr.. Adams remarks
ON two several occasions, that he was bent upon
mischief, and was trying to taunt both countries
into a war, by banterins one side, and ridiculing
the other.
Our readers remember how gratefully the full,
limitations of the old gentleman were received by
the dominant party, when he launched out for the
whole of Oregon. In speech delivered ON the
eth, he gives new view Of the case. On that
occasion he said
'In the have expressed in this House in re.
lAon the great question before it-namely the Civ
InR the twelve months notice the British government
the termination Of the convention by which hands aud
manaeled sud steed from the of
questionable right absained puposey from any
ence whatever northern southern interests this
question Sustained from inquiry into any Oi the
sequences which with Great Britain would bring
on the North and the South. know very well that cal
unitous consequences will be the result both the Norm
and South II that should take place. de, Jared that
did believe II would take place. repeat, do not
believe that It will oeeur under any cifcumsIsnces. do
believe haiti would occur. IT. tbs very day after the
notice thsi have been gwen, we should send body Of
troops take possession Of the whole territory do not
beievc that the government Of Great Britain, the people
u Great Britain will make support min.
isry that would make for Oregon part OF the
Titory Of Great Britain.
But SIR there are other which apprehend
will prevent the OF and my appa-
enssn ~, that u wall be by the ultimate backing Of
the present sdmnsaIon and it, supporters from the ground
IL has taken"
Great confusion in The hall
Ia our humble judgment, Mr.. Adams greatly.
mistakes the temper aud feelings of the people of
both countries, in this latter view of the subject.
All history contradicts the idea that Great Britain
ever stood still in case like the one supposed,
after a blow had been Strickland our own eI.
perience proves to us, that our own Administra-
ton could MOI "back out" in the case supposed,
even IL inclined to do 50.
We canno, give up the impression, somehow
fastened upon 0ur minds that one ol the expected
aniyals from England, vii bring news IT set.
Element Of this "yeIcd question ou the s0ih VA
fallel; and lbi, impression we have taken up from
al idea that Great Britain can afprd to give up
30 insignificant interest as Oseg ~, 10 maintain
che macy interests Of greater magnitude which are
secured 10 her by the cultivation Of pacific relu.
lions with the United States.
THE LoUDoUN SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
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