The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-13
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Oregon notice.

The further progress OF the movement in relation
10 the Oregon measure, depends entirely upon the
iate OF the question now pending in the House OF
Representatives for terminating the joint occupa-
lion, and giving the years notice 10 the British Co.
vernment. The two great parties IN Congress are
divided on this point-the giving OF notice-and,
q. present, upon this point only. IL the notice
should pass Congress, either conditionally or un-
conditoDally-ether TO give at once the years no.
tice TO the British Government or to place the pow
er of doing in the hands of the President at his
discretion-thls will be the first step in the great
movement OF our Government, in Its foreign policy,
which is going TO attract the attention of the world
Such Is, indeed, the interesting position OF this
tlcklsh queston-that OF giving notce-that all the
lines OF old parties seem TO be completely broken
up on'this most important movement. Those who
are friendly TO the giving notice generally IN Ia
vor OF our claim TO tke whole OF the Oregon Terri
tory, and are considered TO be the war party.
those who are opposed 10 these views, and who
desire postponement OF the notice, are considered
10 be the friends of peace and most generally
willing to settle the question by compromise upon
tho 49th degree. This division both houses Of
Congress, partakes, according to all accounts, of
the character OF war or peace. 1t is contended by
those in favor OF posiponement, that any action now
taken by Congress, OF such character as that of
giving the notice, would lead inevitably to war
Others deny this consequence and the confusion of
ldeasls so great that appears impossible to
tam, with any degree of accuracy, what results may
now from giving notice, or what may not.
AS tar as our foreign relations concerned, one
thlng seems to be clear and that Is, that the nation
al feeling has been excited to such extent, and
movement projected OF SO mighty importance, that,
however much the question may be delayedlor post
poned, 1t is rendered simply question of time, and
either those who are now in favor Of postponemen,
must soon be in favor OF immediate action, or they
VIII be consigned to oblivion. General opinion in
the Senate appears to be friendly TO peace The
notice question will pass the House, but II will pro-
badly be arrested in the Senate by the junction of
MIR. Calhoun and the Southern Senators with the
wings, In opposition to President Polk and the ex-
RENE democratic party. 1t will be violently con-
testedquestlon, and will probably be decided by an
extremely close vote. Like the beginning of all
great movements in society or government it hangs
on the weight Of a hair.
The importance of this notice question, equally
affects our domestic Legislation as it does our TO-
reign relations II the notice should pass both
Houses, by any sort of a.maori,y, and it should be
considered war measure, some are disposed to
view It. then it will involve the necessity of warlike
preparationsot increasing the navy, of construct
ing steam vessels of war; OF erecting Notifications,
and, in Short of putting the country in such state
OF defence will enable it to negotilte with Eng
gland with arms in hand or place it in readiness to
go to war when the time shall come To make all
these preparations and to take these steps, involves
again an enormous expenditure. II will lead to an
increase, instead ola diminution of the tariff and in
stead OF the establishment OF the sub-treasury sys
tenn, foundation will be laid for a new national
bank, and for another new initiation OF the curren-
cy. On the other hand, if the notice should be ar
rested by the great influence OF Mr. Calhoun and his
friends and all further action upon Oregon matters
should be postponed this year, then we may expect
a reduction of the tariff to a revenue standard, and
The passage of a bill establishing an independent
treasury, a new system of finance and currency,
under the action Of Government.
These, therefore, most important alternatives,
which hang entirely upon the passage Of the notice
question The whole Legislation Of the present Con-
Sress the whole policy Of our government for years
TO come both in its foreign and domestic affairs,
now depend upon, and will spring out of the vote
upon this quesonin the House, and especially In the
Senate. 1t is therefore the key to most important
future Watch and pray-but don't cut your throat
at either result There is no necessity Tor des-
pair. The sun will rise tomorrow as bright as he
did on the first day OF creation in Paradise, what
ever the vote Of Congress may be on the Oregon
notice question The end of the world, and the
day Of judgment, are both postponed for the pre-
sent.
The FIRST STEP TOWARDS MUNICIPAL REFORM.
by reference to the proceedings of the Board of
Aldermen last evening, it will be perceived, that
upon the application for an appropriation of three