The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-25
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PmlAprlrrI. March %. ia

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crowned with suceess, for much depends upon
speedy and conclusive action this most absorb
ing question IL seems 10 me that the best way 10
AVOID war Is TO sustain the views, and carry
ou' 'he recommendations, Of the Presidents NEE
s,s hnery sPsseh dstirsred in COngrssS against our
."e NC @hoh ~ Oregon, Is, IL Is obvious 10 Bls,
50 much encouragement 10 Gyeai Britain 10 srp,et ,s 10
~" sueh compromise voc ea, nfrtp agree to This
iaet--so null OF significant warnink-so undeniubIe
so strong-is the bitterest commentary upon the
! language OF those who are 50 anxious for peace
and who, no doubt In the honest desire 10 avoid a
| long and bloody war, urge such a eompromise as
they believe To be beat for both countries Let us
| not forget that England is proud imperious and
powerful nation and that the only way 10 treat with
her In any emergency like the present is that point
cd out IN the expressive and memorable language
OF the President. He, who, in his place a repre-
sentative Of the American people, talks OF compro-
muse or doubts our title TO 0regon-it matters little
now honest or patriotic may be his intentons-is
INDIRECTLY contributing TO excite the belief in Great
Britain, that we are divided people on this great
question, and the hope that we are ready for such a
setuement OF Il AZ would be agreeable 10 England
Inc course OF the Presdent-the language OF tho
message-the tone Of Mr. Buchanan Il mastery let
ter-the vote In the House-while thew are based
hrmy and calmly on the claim TO SO 40', do not
,h'a the door against compromise but thew indicate 10
Great Britain that whatever she may offer must be
more or less In accordance with this course and as
Tar as possible consistent with this claim! II IL this
example that the country desires 10 see followed up
not only for its own sake-not only for lhs sake
o. pesee-sut that proud and mighty nation
IKE England may not be tempted TO believe that
any Offer abe may now make will be- accepted
by the British government. My prayer is that
this may be speedily and unequivocally done
In the eloquent and inspiring language Of Saturday
evenings Union " Let us advance with decision
and promphtude-act in the spirit Of the me sssge-
adopt the notice resolution of the House of Repre-.
scntst'es, and throw the President upon his own
constitutional responsibility, and all will be safe
WAC trer heard Of any instance in ,cAioh nation upon
her knees obtained her righh JrOm Grsai Britain ?"
Nothing could be truer and nothing is more in ac-
cordance with the popular feeling
Some idea Of the losses sustained by the late un-
exampled and disastrous freshet may now be o6-
tanned. The State works will cost not much less
than $4,000 TO put in repair-a sum far below what
my Tears had estimated. The Pennsy lyAnan" OF
THIS morning thinks that private corporations have
lost $500 600 counties about $50 O00 and indivdu-
ais half million! A letter which | saw from the
State treasurer this morning breathes the fervent
hope, that, notwithstanding the difficulties in the
way, the semi -snnus August interest may be paid
and il Il is, that II will require great activity and in
dusIy through the summer.
State hves have been IN a most delicate condition
for several days, and have Auctuated between SOS
and S7l ever since the news Of the food. On Sat
urday they commanded $40. and 7OI A new panic
beset these securities on Saturday when il was ar.
that the fine covered State bridge across tho
Schuykll, west Of this city, over which the rail.
road is carried, had taken fire. ] was almost ready
to exclaim "One misfortune treads upon another's
heels, so fast they follow" Fortunately the bridge
was saved, although the wind was blowing fresh,
and there was no water near at hand. The whole
structure was only saved by the most daring and
active exertions, and by cutting away portion OF
the roof some fifteen feet Of which were destroyed.
The fire was ocoasoned by spark from one OF the
locomotives which crossed the bridge for water
he nj Hs. ..TE IL
occurred in your city last week, has occasioned
very deep regret here. Mr.. Holden one
u the editors and proprietors Of the Philade-
'hia Saturday Courier, and was temporarily
IN Washington, for the purpose Of
enjoying relaxation from his arduous duties and in
order TO write letters for that paper. knew him
WE'LL and when saw him, less than two weeks
,go, he looked unusually well, seeming IN be des-
lined to ENJOY long and prosperous life. The
news OF his sudden death has therefore, been quite
, shock to his many friends. He left behind him
-are and enviable prospects. Comparatively a few
years ago, himself and his amiable and a 0ortrnr,
A. McMakin, esq, purchased the Satur'l ~ COu-
1er, with circulation Of some three thousand
BY industry a.siduity, and great enterprise, that pa
,er-published weekiy-now enjoys a list larger
han any other periodical known. Il has indisputably
'ver 5OOOO subscribers, and was the means of large
md increasing profits to its proprietors
The aoolitionis's held meeting yesterday, (Sun-
lay) IN the vicinity of the SLAYER Pons, al which
RS. presume they did not say--what they could
ave said with truth-that the slave traffic has been
IS bitterly opposed by many southern statesmen, as
" those of the North.
All legislation at Harrisburg is completely regu-
eted by the question Of granting the right Of wsy
o the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
everything depends upon this question: all other
nils are more or less controlled by it and rival in
eres,s are frequently enabled to defeat or to tri
lmPh over each other, just as they oppose ad-
,ocate the right of way. The bill has passed the
senate, as ! have already apprised you, and last
fort is to be made in the House, where parties are
most equally divided. On Friday last, PROPOSE
ion against the right of way was successful by
'ote OF So ayes, to AZ noesl The utmost excite
nent prevails at Harrisburg on this subject, and,
indeed, IN every part Of the State. The hope is en-
ertained by some of the more violent and unscru-
'uous wings, those who more partisans than
itizens, and who calculate the political chances
'ver their States misfortunes-that because this
question Is the source of great feeling in the State,
md because our western and eastern interests are
rrayed against each other in rather hostile atti-
ude, that therefore Governor Skunk will be de-
troyed, and his denomination prevented This aspect
# things has excited considerable anxiety ambng
he true friends Of the party, and the utmost solicit
ude Is felt and expressed in regard to the probable
ate OF the bill above referred to. do not attempt
% conceal my own feelings; but rely undoubting-
y upon the integrity and decision of Governor
Skunk to carry through the storm, whatever
nay DC the Tesult OF tne measure now pending be-
ore the House. That he will do his duty, know;
hat he will do it without calculating the advan-
ages and disadvantages to himself, ] most reli-
,iously believe; and that (whaever his course may
,s) he will be sustained by the democracy of his
state unhesitatingly predict
Yesterday morning, about o'clock, while Mr..
atson, the keeper Of the fine new prison at Har-
'sburg, was going the rounds, he was attacked by
, colored convict, by the name of Gibbs, who was
under sentence for nine years from the lst of last
August for burglary, and who had previously served
lease of ten years for arson, in the State peniten
iary As soon as Mr.. Watson opened his door,
he was attacked furiousy by Gibbs, who intended,
no doubt, to despatch him and make his escape.
Fortunately, Mr.. Watson had one of Colts re-
volvers, and after desperate scule for the weapon,
in the course Of which his hand was seriously lace
rated, Mr.. w. shot Gibbs first in the back, (by
reaching around him. and twice in the breast. The
last shot finished him.
We have no news here Of consequence. Our
spring business is actively progressing, and our
merchants look forward to trade that has not
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