The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-25
THE DAILY UNION


two distinguished statesmen, George M. Dallas and
| James Buchanan; and the closing despatch Of the
latter dated August r. e45, 10 his capacity OF Sec
rotary of State, and in reply the British plenipo-
tertiary, asserting and proving our title to the whole
Of Oregon, was a piece Of eonsummate salesman
| ship, and has established our claim 10 oaO 4V on
bold and impregnable grounds
| Rssolusd, That destiny seems to contribute its
warning voice in favor Of the clear and unqueson-
able" claim of the American people to Oregon, and
points, with prophetic intuition, 10 day not far dis
tant when that ample and capaeious territory, with
all its abundant resources, VIII DC peopled by mil
| lions of population, and when the Pacific border,
like our growing greatness on the coast Of the At
lantic, "will contain tier a noble commercial
States thus forming, with the latter, the two SYM
metric wings TO the vast continental political struc-
ture, OF which the great Mississippi basn from the
| A leghanies To the Rocky mountains, Is to be the
just and appropriate CENTRE" and that We conceive
new and potential reason is thus furnished TO slim
ulste the clearing away of all mPedments 10 spec
| dy settlement of this question
| Resolved That we conceive this 10 be the proper
occasion, in view Of the recent and extraordinary
course Of things in the American Senate, to revive
the faithful and graphic picture OF Oregon drawn,
only few years since, by the Hon. Thomas Hart
| Benton, Of Missouri ain extent II is larger than
the Atlantic portion OF the old thirteen United States;
in climate softer in fertility, greater in salubrty,
superior; in position better, because fronting Asia,
and washed by tranquil sea- In all these particu-
lars the western slope Of our continent s far more
happy than the eastern. In conhguration IL is mex
pressbly fine and grand vast oblong square,
with natural boundaries, and a single gateway into
tho sea. The snow-capped Rocky mountains en-
close il on the east, an iron-bound coast on The
west, frozen desert the north, and sandy plains
on the south. AL its rivers rising on the segment of
vast circumference, run TO med each other in the
centre, and then how together into the ocean
through gap In the mountain, where the heats Of
summer and the colds Of winter never felt and
where southern and northern diseases are equally
unknown. This is the valley Of the Coumbia--a
country whose every advantage Is crowned by the
advantages Of position and con6guration; by the
unity Of all its parts; the naccessbility Of its Dor.
ders; and its single introgresson 10 the Such
country 10 formed for union, wealth, and strength.
IL can have but ono capital, and that will be
Thebes; but one commercial emporium, and that
will be Tyre, queen Of cities Such a country
haze but people, interest, government; and
that people should be .iasriean shat interest ours, and
that government republican"
Resolved, That we approve, heartily and enthusi-
astcaly, OF the tone, temper, and recommendations
of the Presidents message Of the Path Of March,
1886 in regard TO the defences of the nation nclu
ding lake, harbor and coast offences and the speedy
and ample increase Of our forces on land and sea;
and that we do most earnestly and confidently hope
that It's suggestions may be promptly carried into
effect by the representatives Of the people and the
States.
Resolved, That the voice Of one who combined
in his character all the elements of greatness, and
all the virtues Of man. upon the eve OF his departure
from theatre upon which he had acted part so
conspicuous and imposing, declared that it was the
duty OF this nation "In time Of peace TO prepare for
war" and II becomes us 10 remember tins precious
admonton at the present PERIOD when a question
of grave magnitude and solemnlty may lead to
war with power whose frequent boast il is here,
uyel in arn do has aH,f
ample and overshadowing forces are undergoing
rapid, thorough, and expensive increase.
Resolved, That it is the duty Of Congress to dis
pose Of this great obligation speedily and efficiently,
and in such a spirit that the recommendations of
the President may be carried into effect on a scale
sufficiently extensive and LIBERAL and equal to the
wants Of the country and to the various important
interests at stake.
Resolved, That the tranquility Of the country is
seriously affected by every days delay of this vital
and important duty, and vast and various interests
damaged or impaired by the unnecessary procrasti-
nation which prevails in Congress on the subject Of
our national defences.
Resolved That we earnestly call upon Congress
not to adjourn without having yielded TO the claims
Of Philadelphia to dry-dock, and to ample and APP
propriate defences in Delaware bay and river, by
which she may be placed on footing. with other
Atlantic cities, and treated with that fairness to
which her position and her rights, il not the long
neglect OF her interests, so overwhelmingly entitIe
her. g..
RssOued, That the officers Of this meeting forward
copies Of these proceedings to the President of the
Unit d States and to the Secretary OF State; also to
he President Of the Senate, and the Speaker Of the
House OF Representatives, with request to lay the
same before their respective bodies.
Col. John w. Forney, having been called upon
by the meeting, began by saying that as the demo-
Gratis of the county of Philadelphia hal so heartily
responded to the call Of the meeting, !, was as little
| lid Il 4 ~
| address them. He begged them to remember, as
| democrats, that every step in furtherance of our
rights on the Pacific had been taken by democrats
| by democratic Secretary of Stately demo-
cratic House Of Represenatives-by truly demo-
cratic senators, and by the democratic portion of the
people. At the same time he was unwilling TO deny
that other citizens had avowed their determination
and willingness to rally freely under the stripes and
stars, whenever their integrity should be assaied
He considered our right to Oregon up to the Russian
line clear and impregnabe; it had been 30 demon
strated by the President and the Secretary of State
| He was peace man; the democrats were peace
| men; peace was too dear treasure to be lightly
lost but if it was sought to be preserved at the loss
of national honor or national rights, then neither he
nor his fellow democrats, would hesitate moment
in asserting both honor and right if at the cost of
never so much blood and treasure Pennsylvania
had never shrunk from her duty, and never would.
Mr.. Forney, after an able defence of the charges
preferred against the President, concluded by in
sancng the fact that the resolutions long since of
fered by Gen. Cass in favor of the national defences
were offered with the sanction of the President
Robert Tyler, esq, next addressed the meeting in
a speech full Of eloquence and power, which was
loudly applauded and was followed by
James c, Vandyke, esq, whose remarks were
listened to by the people with great satisfaction, and
were repeatedly cheered.
When Mr.. Van Dyke had concluded, Mr.. Will
liam V. Mexican made some remarks which were
well received by the assembly.
The meeting adjourned with three cheers for
Oregon three for the President, three for the Vice
President, and three for the Secretary of State,
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