Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-03-19
european Intelligence.
Four Days later from Europe.

commencing the course OF Mr.. Calhoun, and abusing
and lampooning ''the extrayagant and ill-dirccted
passion of the multitude meaning the mass of our
republican citizens. The Times breads Mr.. Calhoun's
policy Of ''masterly inactivity under the present
aspect of affairs, and concludes it article thus
He, mr. Calhoun has succeeded in defeating an absurd
and nopporune resolution of Mr. Allen which tended To
pledge the United States TO resist all foreign interference
whatever the American continent. lie has induced
the Senate postpone for few days the discussion end
vote upon the notice FIR the termination Of the existing
Oregon convention. In both he has shown
and prudence than the boiling patriots Of the West
but, it must be added that he has likewise shown
real ability for the accomplishment Of their designs
Mr. Calhoun is certainly the abandon the pre-
tensions OF the United States Government TO a
tensive influence the whole American continent or to
abandon the scheme Of getting possession Of the whole of
Oregon But he is too sagacous and experienced
perceive that TO assert these Claims and promugae these
intentions, is the suest way excite opposition to
insure defeat His endeavors obtain posiponenent
dictated by just calculation of the chances of ui-
mate success quite much by the desire avoid the
desire to avoid the calamity of immediate rupture
We may applaud any of action which tends TO lull
the excitement of the American democracy and restrain
within the sphere of action of regular government bu
can forget deny that these cautious tactics
far difficult for deal with and defeat than the
mere bullying outcry Of the popuace.
In our opinion, course which leaves the question of
the Oregon territory open and unsettled be
| ed endured. Even if public opinion in Europe
there sufficient materials for a confagraon in the
country tse and any outrage committed there either
side by American British settlers would war all
but inevitable treaty which is differently Interpreted
by the several parties it, and which, the best has had
the effect Of cOnfoundng and suspending respective
claims, rather than that Of defining and asserting them is
| instrument which actually invites dsputation; and
from the moment that either party is resolved stretch
the powers holds under such convention to their fullest
limit, it hardly avoid encroachmen the rights of
the other occupant. The time is therefore undoubtedly
come when the provisions and imperfect treaty must end
and final agreement for the partition of the territory
must take its place. It is of little importance in our eyes
whether notice of the actual termination Of The
ton be given by the Americans delayed For all USE
full purposes the of acquescence joint and doubt
full right which that convention indicated and established
ceased from the moment when either nation loudly
serted absolute rights incompatible with such stipula-
ton. The sovereignty Of the country has been in obey
ance but it can no longer remain and nothing
irrational alarming in the resolution of large party
Anne RIGA TO bring the question to final settlement. pro-
vded that settlement be, II ought to be, equitable and
pacific. AT any rate it is absurd exsggeraoD
ser that the termination of treaty which has ceased
give any protection to either party, is a prelude
war; and with view to the ultimate designs of the
United States the cessation Of the existing state of things
is no less desirable than it is them.
The London "Chronicle' of previous date (Feb
A. contained an article on the subiebt of Oregon TO
which that of the Times" quoted above, seems to
have been intended, in part, a reply. The "Chron
icle" says:
This notice TO terminate the convention Of 1927, may.
il is suggested be followed by fresh negotiations. If not
was inevitable If receive notice that the joint
occupation shall in Is47, and if nothing be
done than the giving of this notice. we prepare
at the end of the years notice. firmly maintain our
rights Let in deep anxiety for the preserva-
ton of peace, lose sight of the position into which
shall be driven by The event we are speaking Of Neither
England America could remain inactive pending the
termination of this treaty. We should be virtually
yet at ne of
fc time America determined maintain what she
regards her rights in Oregon. Aud that is, supposing
other proceeding is adopted than to give the specified
notice But if the other recommendations of Mr. Polk be
carried out-f contemporaneousy with giving notice
terminate the treaty, the American government begins to
occupy, sends in It's pioneers and builds its stockades and
forts would be possible to regard such in any
other light than a declaration of war
The favorable shape, then, that the notice
is that il may be accompanied by proposals for
opening negotiations. But confess shall entertain
but little hope Of the result Of negotiation thus conducted
under duress.
Com MARE gTs-It is well deserving of notice that the
announcement Of Sir Robert Pees intended change in
the laws has produced scarcely any effect the
market. The price of wheat instead Of going down with
a run ought have done, according the confident
assertions of monopolist writers and speakers has slightly
risen in several markets and remained stationary in most
and has not any where sunk a serious AS the
dealers a shrewd and race,
I
from present prices follow the introduction of the
system if they did, their fears would have been shown by
rapid decline in all the principal markets in the kingdom
The fact is that they know what is the real extent of the
soppy both of British and foreign gran well to enter
| tain any such fears.-LiveTpOoi Times.
in the House of Commons, Feb. 5, Sir Robert Peel
said that with respect the contemplated reduction
of duties the Government intended that the remission
each class should take effect from the day that the
House affirmed resolution to that effect, taking of
course the usual security against loss in case the
measure did not ultimately become law. Corn
would be dealt with in the same way.
On the same day Mr. OConnell gave notice that he
would the DAY call the attention of the House
the subject Of the famine and disease in Ireland.
petition from the county of Lancaster has been
signed by at least 100000 persons, in which they
implore Parliament at once and forever entirely to
abolish all duties which tend to diminish the supply
Of the peoples food"
LORD MoRPErH.-The Morning Chronicle speaks
of 81 the triumphant enthusiasm with which Yorkshire
has Just restored TO Lord Morpeth the honor of his
representation, which, 1t SAYS, needed pro-
claim the downfall of the Corn-aw. The decisive
blow had been struck before the West Riding formally
entered the field There is work still to be done to
make good the victory of free trade; but Lord Nor
peth re-assumes his post as leader when the forces
of the enemy confused and faint-hearted and
when they can nothing before them but rout and
surrender"
IRELAND continues 10 be the theatre of excitement
and agitation.
government has again learned the necessity to increase
the military force in Galway. The following appears
in the Gaway Vindicdtor. troop OF the 18th Light
Dragons from Gort, arrived here Tuesday, under