The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-21

eretionsry power in certain Dases life had thought
this offer would have been likely 10 prolong nego-
nauona, or diminish ths chance Of successful issue,
YET wisely thought the occurrence Of Mexican hos
uliues with the United States was not one Of the
cases to which had adyerted, and therefore most
wisely did he tender this offer of peace 10 the United
States on his own discretion, and the confidence Of
his government. Now let me say-and am sure
this House will think il TO the credit Of my noble
fnend-that on the occurrence Of these hostties be-
tween Mexico and the United States, before we
were aware Of the reception which this offer on our
part would meet with, the first packet that sailed
rendered TO the United States the offer Of good
Offices for the purpose Of mediatiDg between them
and the Mexican government, loud cheers Sir,
do rejoice, therefore, that before surrenderng power
al the feet Of a majority Of this House, had the
opportunity OF giving them the official assurance
that every cause of quarrel with that great
country on the other side Of the Atlantic is termi-
mated before we retire from Office Loud cheers. I
Sir, feel that have now executed the task which
my public duty imposed upon me- 1 trust [ have
said nothing which by possibility lead the re-
eurrenee OF these controversies | have deprecated
Whatever opinions may be formed with regard 10
the extent OF the danger with which we were threat
ened, can say with truth that her Majesty's gov.
eminent, In proposing these measures Of CONNER
eal policy, which have disentitled them 10 the con-
hdence Of many Of those who heretofore gave them
their support were influenced by no other desire
INC 10 Consult interests OF THIS
try. Chesrs.l Our object was TO avert dangers
which we thought were Imminent, and to avoid
conflict we believed would soon place in hostile col
hsiOn great and powerful classes in this country
Cheers The love Of power was not a motive for
lhs proposal Of these measures; for, as | said be-
fore, had not doubt that, whether these meas
ures were ACCOMPANIED with failure or success m.
almost certain issue must be the termination of the
existence OF this government. Sir, | am not sure
that Is notadyantageous for the public interests that
this should be so. admit that the withdrawal Of
confidence from We by many Of our friends was a
natural result Of circumstances: and | do think
that; when proposals Of such nature are made APP
parenty al variance with the course which minis.
ters heretofore pursued, and subectng them 70 the
charge or taunt Of Inconsistency upon the whole,
10 advantageous for this country, and for the gen.
eral character Of public men, that the proposal Of
measures Of that kind, under such circumstances
should entail that which is supposed TO be flung
Punishment-namely expulsion from Office. I,
therefore, do not complain Of IT, anything 10 prefera.
bic to attempting TO maintain ourselves in Office
without a full measure Of the confidence Of this
House. lCheers.l | said before, and | said truly
that IN proposing those measures | had no wish 10
rob others Of the credit Justly due 10 them. Now
must say with reference to the honorable gentle
men opposite, as say with reference TO ourselves
neither Of US il the party which is Justly entitled
to the credit Of them. tCheers. There has been
combination Of parties, and that combination,
and the influence Of government, have led 10
their ultimate success; but the name which ought
10 be associated with the success Of these
measures is not the name Of the noble
lord, the organ Of that party, nor is il mine
lCheers The name which ought to be- and will be ,
associated with the success Of those measures, is
the name Of man who, acting, l believe, from pure
and dlsnerested motives, has, with untiring ener-
gy, by appeals to reason loud cheersl enforced
their necessity with an elo9uence the more to be
admired because il was unaffected and unadorned-
lcheers the name which ought TO be associated
with ths success Of those measures is the name Of
Richard Golden. Loud and protracted cheering. I
Sir, now close the address which il has been nv
duty TO make to the HOUSE, thanking them sincerely
for the favor with which they have listened TO me
in performing this last act Of my official career
Within few hours, probably, that power which
have held for the period Of five years will be sur
rendered into the hands Of anoiher-without re-
pning-l can say without oomplaint-wilh a more
lively recollection Of the support and confidence
have received than Of the opposition which during
recent period met with. shall leave Office, fear
with name severely censured by many honorable
gentlemen, who, on public principle, deeply regret
the severance of party tes-who deeply regret that
severance, not from any interested or personal mo-
uves but because they believe fidelity to party en-
gagements-the existence and maintenance of
great parfy-to constitute powerful instrument of
government; shall surrender power severely CEN
SuIcu, n5oin, NY many nOHOTaOle gentlenleu,
who, from no interested motive, have adhered to the
principle Of protection as important to- the welfare
and interests OF the country; L shall leave name
execrated by every monopolist [cheers by the OPP
position] who from less honorable motives, main
tains protection for his individual benefit Icon
tnued cheeringl but il may be that | shall leave
name sometimes remembered with expressions Of
good will in those places which are the abode of
men whose lot II is to labor and earn their daily
bread by the sweat of their brow-a name remem-
bered with expressions of good will when thew
shall recreate their exhausted strength with abun.
dant and untaxed food, the sweeter because it is no
longer eavened by sense Of injustice. loud and
vociferous cheering, during which the right honor
able baronet resumed his seat When the cheer
ing had subsidized
Sir X. Peel again rose and said: have received
from the noble lord whose services
have been required by her Majesty, and trust, in
conformity with his wish the House will unani-
mously support the motion shall now make--name-
ly that the house at its rising do adjourn till Friday
next. [Cheers,
Spirit of the British Press.
THE OREGON QUESTION IN ENGLAND.
From the London Times June 80
Whatever may hereafter be said of the precise
terms upon which the Oregon controversy has been
settled, there can be but one feeling of satisfaction
throughout the two great nations which are thus re-
stored TO amlty and peace at the termination of dis.
Pute which had threatened to sacrifice some of the
principal interests of the civilized world for the sake
of ore fthe least important tracts upon the surface
of the globe. If the question was to be decided, or
even argued as one of strict right we have frequent
ly repeated our strong conviction, that in opposition
to the vast and exclusive claims put forward by
Mr.. Polk and the ultra American party, the para
mount claims of Great Britain, resting upon discove-
ry, occupation, and treaties might be, and have &C.
tually been, effectuaIy advanced and maintained
But equally clear n row
which involved so much obscurity and so d.
rect contradiction of title, supported by such
slender political interests on either side, that the
practical solution of the difficulty which should be
most beneficial to both parties, least injurious to
existing interests, and most consistent with the hon
and character of civilized states would be the best
As long ago as the third Of January Of this year,
when the whole negotiation suspended, and
very serious and not unfounded apprehensions as to
the result were entertained in every part Of the
world, we expressed clear opinion this effect to
which we now revert with natural satisfaction IN
the accurate fulflment of the views we then took
The maintenance Of all existing rights of property
which have been created under the treaties of 1890
and 1919 the use of the preat WA If tbe