The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-27


seconded from the same common stock--possessing
institutions which approximate more closely than
those ofany other nation on earth TO hers and to
which large portion Of her people are ready to
yield their sympathies, being now amoal 10 a con-
duon OF revolt--we present the only quarter from
which England breads invasion. Her wise and
sagaeious statesmen-she has had many SUCH and
still can point TO many such-woud laugh to scon
the idea Of successful invasion of her soil by any
European power But e Is said there is no cause OF
ditheulty--no prospect, no dread Of a difficulty
growing out Of this Oregon question. II no diff
Guilty grows out Of H. England willassume ground
which never before in her history has she assumed
Perhaps ann indiscreet In my movement But
comprehend the past history of England. have
read and studied II from childhood, and IN no one
ms ance has she ever receded from high position
which she has assumed Thiscountry viii not Tecede
Ohio, western Pennsy lvania, western New York,
Indiana Michigan, Illinois, Missouri. Kentucky,
Tennessee-will never surrender one jot title
never! We hear from home daily and nightly mes
sages of the spirit that sirs, the people. But this
morning the mail brought US intelligence that the
Missouri convention had unanimously adopted, as
was informed by my friend from Missouri, who
usually sets here. Mr. ArcHIsoN, the resolution
fixing our boundary at SO 40 now and forever. In
diana is Of the mind, | venture TO say and so
is ohio-and SOL like not to speak in lieu Of my
friend from Kentucky over the way; but such /
gather from every account, is the state of feeling in
that gallant State. But will England recede so far
us even to accept the proposition Of 49o Her his
tory teaches US that she will not. | say it would
be an anomaly in English policy if she would SO
recede. Is there no prospect Of difficulty with
Mexicos Is there truth or falsehood in the state
ments we bear Of the eontemptuous reception Of our
minister Has he succeeded in his designs or in
tentons' We know he has not We know he
cannot We know-every man Of us must know
that II Is utterly impossible TO adjust difficulties
A.. A =.
their present position towards US. And il Mexico
strikes blow against us, twill be only because
she knows she is backed by them. We are ac-
quaned with the declaration put forth by Guzot.
Do we imagine that France and England will per
nit the United States to annihiate Mexicoi They
cannot They will not They would be false to
their own professions-to the position they as
sumo towards her If they do. But who shall
pretend to say that England and France are not
holding Mexico in her present poston' Who is
there that can penetrate their policy or divide the
impenetrable veil which shronds their schemes Il
None sir none. There is one feature in English
policy to which her bitterest enemy must yield his
greatest admiration. IL is the secrecy with which
her designs eloaked, whilst she is preparing
for their execuilon--so essential to the ceeriy Of
her movements, and the overwhelming force Of her
blow when these designs natured for execution.
Sir, maintain that we should at once begin to put
our country in proper state Of defence. Our com.
mercs is on every We hold intercourse with eve
ry nation. Our enterprisins feow-czens are in
ry cline, noby illustrating the expansive energies OF
their native country, and, as believe, pioneers of
liberty in all lands. You have all these to protect
am not for war. As a representative Of the great
and growing West, | am not fer war. | am for
peace. But it must be honorable peace am
for preserving the integrity Of soil at every haz
ard So far | am for war and no farther Ii has
been charged that we in the West desire for
wars sake. repel the infamous insinuation.
repel the foul charge. We are as much opposed 10
war for wars sake as he who dwes on the fnrthest
point Of land that juts out into the Atlantic. But we
undivided IN an earnest determination to pre-
serve that which involves our honor and one of
the representatives OF the western people, when
press fer measures that go to the ascertain and main
tenance of that honor and territory, am bound
to offer something substantial. | want no war to
come such the last war. | want no repetition
If the scenes Witnessed al Hampton and Havre de
Grace. | want the coast defended by an adequate
force; and here, let me ask how long this or any
administration would stand tuat would enter on a
war, and yet neglect to make proper preparation?
Not mouth would it last Let me say one word
in relation to the "paryism" of this question. Ii
is no party question, sir 1t addresses itself to all
IL is mighty American question, rising proudly
from its pedestal and overshadowing all other ques
tons. II is elevated far above the dust and tur
MOL of party conflict like the snowclad peaks Of one
of our own mountains-that lifts itself up above the
heavy fogs which overhang the plains beneath, and
This question addresses itself not To party, but to
that common love of common country which ex-
lists in any true American heart. 90 for the coun-
try, and every foot Of it; and 20 for putting the
country in proper state Of defence, as to prevent
the desoating consequences of war. would avoid
the possibility that ever hereafter All enemy's foot
should press and pollute this carpet that here
after enemy's hand should deface these silent,
but ever eloquent monuments of that glorious day;
that ever hereafter invaders hand should give to
the flames the buildings containing the archives Of
the republic. ! go for protecting this land, and
every foot Of this land from the footsteps of the in
vader. go for protecting our fair daughters from
from the insult and brutal violation; and for the ac-
complshment of that, what is the whole round sum
proposed Can you weigh against that single
American life, be 1t the fair and feeble form of woman,
the athletic form of mann know not the value Of
single American life though lie that OF the poor
est, the meanes and most obscure. 1t is priceless
let il belong to whom it may, unchanged with crime
Mr.. BAGBY obtained the floor, and moved an
adjournment; but yielded TO motion by 3D.. .
Mr.. BERRIEN, that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration of executive business; which motion
was agreed to. The Senate went into executive
session, and, after short time spent therein,
Adjourned.