Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-24
Correspondence Of the Sunbury American.
NUMBER ".
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 49,

by the honorable servants Of the "dear people,"
when summed up, amounts to little more than |
the discussion Of giving Great Britain the l2
months notice. The sayings" upon it, thus
far, have been truly great; but as for the "do.
ings' they have been very inconsiderable, and,
if the 'sgns of the times" are indicative of
the discussion will continue for seve-
raj weeks more. or at all events, until the arr.
val of the Iliberna.
In the House, this week, resolutions have
been adopted, authorizing the committee on Ma.
val Affairs to ascertain the number ofvesses
in the merchant service that may be available
to the government, in case Of necessity, as ships
Of war. A bill has also passed the second rea-
ding in the Senate, which repeals the act limi.
ting our naval force to $500 men, aad authori-
zee the immediate construction and equipment
of len iron steam ships, appropriating a consi.
derable sum for that purpose.
The resolutions to give Great Britain II
months notice, have been postponed in the Sen.
ate, for final action, until the 10th OF February
SNte Nbc iIpsN pOlcHl, grave anu reverend
signors" time, as they say for reflection
We are waiting, not all very patiently. for
the arrival Of the steamer, which will be here
by the 23d or Oath inst Some fret and chafa
as much as green school-boy ahen first initia.
ted into the "mysteries of a flannel shirt" in
anticipation OF the lashngs of the British press,
while others, with little more wisdom, "take
it coolly," Members, who have no, the patience
OF a Job, nor the courtesy of D'Orsay, some
times abruptly leave their seats, while some OF
their fellow members are in the act Of pouring
forth their most eloquent strains and soul stir.
ring appeals to the patriotism of the country,
which plainly means:
"You cram these words into mine ears against
Tie stomach of my sense"
In fact, there has beer so much done in the way
of discussion, upon this question, that it has be.
come oppressive TO those who are obliged to
listen. Nearly all have the same tale to tell,
which leaves some, as Mr.. Chipman of Michi-
gan said, when he rose TO express his opinion on
the question. in the predca nent Of the beggar
girl he once saw on cold stone step, crying.
"What is the matter, my girl" said he,
"Oh," said she, another beggar girl has stolen
my story"
! This is precisely the predicament in which ma
ny of the members are in just now.
l,isa lamentable fact, but believe none the
! less true, tha, men from whom the country nigh,
expect more, are trying TO makethls question a
hobby for the political advancement of greedy
aspiran.s. This is applicable to the leading
wings here. With a view to the future ad
vancement OF their party, double handed
game is being played. While they are secret
I ly working in favor Of giving the notice, 10
they know they will be politically ruined if II
turns out to be beneficial to this country, they
give it their oppostion.) the press Of their party
generally speaking, are endeavorng to create
war panic. and denouncing the democrats TO
the same measures that some of their principa
men are in favor Of Peace and prosperity
as much the motto Of one party, as the othel
None believe, no matter of what party, that ther
is any danger Of war, let this country pursu
what course she may upon the Oregon question
Let England 60 to war with us. and it must il
evitably lead TO her ruin at home and abroad.
She has Ireland 10 attend 10, from whenc
she draws very important and essential pa
of her naval force. Ireland would. as certai
as there is a future, in case of war between II
Z. States and Great Britain. revolt and set u
; for herself it no independent legislature W;
granted her. England would, therefore. ha,
, 10 calculate upon the loss ot ireland or that
Oregon il she should engage in war. This is
consideration that would receive the serious a
tenion Of British statesmen, before plunglu
their nation into war.
They would also look, and rightly too, at the e
clusIon OF the raw material now pped into he
dominions, from the y. S. IN case of war, whc
actually gives employment to millions of he
starving and down uoddcn people. Franc
too, needs wa,ohful eye from Great Britain
Since the Waterloo defeat, the French peop
have been looking upon England with son
jealousy, and are only waiting favorab
opportunity TO wipe off ;his stain upon her n
tonal honor. Her commerce would necessar
A " be interrupted by collision between the
States and Great Britain. This she would n
tamely submit to, and would ultimately lei
+. to war with England.
I Cansds too, which is also ready now TO thro
off the forced allegiance of power that has a
E ways been oppressive, would not long remain
= British province after actual hostIlties had bee
e commenced. These things with the recollscti'