The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-13

uou assumed 10 take upon ITSELF the iuitia-
tive in regard to territory. Can it be that
the Senate can only act behind a power, in
whose shade they must hide themselves =
But, the honorable Senator said, they were
interfering with the negotiation. Did not the
President himself tell them there was no ne
gotta ton going on? Everything in relarion
to this subject he told them before the whole
world. Did he not tell them in his MESSAGE
that negotiation was at an end Ii could
not be resumed again unless by the British
government. He Mr.. Hannegan) took the
ground Of the high tone issued in the mes
sage. that our country ould not renew il.
Mr. Calhoun rose TO make some remarks
in reply to the Senator from Delaware. fAIr.
Clayton.) He assured the honorable Sem
tor, as averse as he was 10 discussion in thar
chamber, that he (Mr. Calhoun) was ecu ,lly
averse TO it. But this was not a case for the
exercise Of advisory measures. What was
the propostionl Irwas denial ofibe now
er of this government TO settle the question
of Oregon. Now, he considered that upon
such point as that, there ought to be no
doubt upon The subject-no doubt as 10
whether, upon question OF this Kind, they
had the power TO make a treaty. His (Mr.
Calhouns) resolutions were calculated TO SET
lie such question, though he was averse to
discussion; he thought there was Il growing
impression IN the country tending 10 much
that was calculated 10 involve them in great
difficulties, and which required calm deliber-
alton. In offering the 49Ih parallel, he con-
sidered IT did not compromise The best utter
ests OF the county. and OF The American peo.
| pie. Upon due reflection. therefore. he tMr.
Cahoun) hoped there would be desire to
settle the question by treaty.
MIR. Allen rose in rerly. He did not see
that the Senator from South Carolina was 10
keep back all in order to prevent discussion
upon barren resolution
MIR. Calhoun explained. He did not saw
discussion"
Mr.. Allen continued; however willing, he
did not want any discussion which should
precede The bill, but vas in favor of such dis
cussion as would secure our right in Oregon
to the Pacific Ocean. He did not know
whether these resolutions contained The true
analysis Of the powers Of the constitution of
this government, but be rose merely to saw
that he would lead his agency to no proposi-
ton bearing on this question, but such as pro-
vided Tor giving the notice 10 Great Britain,
and TO extend the jurisdiction of this country
over Oregon. War had been spoken Of If
II was meant that there existed party in the
country who desired war for the sake of war,
1t described party with hom he (Nr Al
| lenl had no connection. 1t was therefore
with regret he heard from the authorarive
lips OF the eminent Senator from Soulh Car
olna-and he would not stop at eminent, in
consideration OF his acknowledged standing
10 the country-but IL there was any class in
the country who desired war for the sake OF
war; or. If those who wished for all Greg on
| N he r.
they cover with their affections the valor o
their couniry-if that be war party. the
honorable Senator would find MANY no he
longed to it, for il was party that embraced
nine tenths of the country. They Womb M
be ihwarted in the prosecution of their rig IN.
! by Great Britain. He (Mr. Allenl had heard
this war-cry before; il was loud and long e.
noush so as 10 induce this Senate TO ratify a
treaty. which gave away part of their terri
tory, though this Senate actually declared
that il belonged 10 this country; but the CRY
OF British force was raised many Of their
citizens who bad properly were honest and
patriotic citizens; but many threw their prop
erty IN The scale Of the common enemy of
ihelr country, and now they dare not set up
lhelr rights There were men who calcutta
| ted, by dollars and cents, how mach they
would lose Ia their mercantile pursuits and
II was by the cry Of ''war'' from such as these
that Great Britain had been able TO encroacb
upon them. and that made The sound of her
cannon scatter the spray a, Niagara. Insult
had been offered, and YET Lord Ashburrou
had never compensated them by an apology.
| He (Mr. AlleD) would ask were rhey TO be
builIed for ever on This subject by Great Brit
am! If they acted in manner to neglect
The Interests Of the country, and not protect
the national honor, he (Mr Allenl would de-
nounce II as war party, that sought TO in
tmidate them in the discharge of their duty.
tie rose in reference to this war-cry. 1t was
only the banks that raised tit was an ari6-
cial warcry, that emanated from the Eastern
States.
Mr. Calhoun was resolved that his senti-
ments should not be distorted He made no
war-cry. He said, if the question could not
be settled by treaty il may be settled by war.
lie wonld ask. was there nothing in the reso-
lniions Of the Senator from Indiana. (Mr.
Hannegsn) which, If adopted would deny the
power 10 settle the question by treaty He
denied the war-cry that was raised. lie (Mr.
Calhoun) had done his duty manfuIly upon
this, and upon many other questions in " hich
he had been concerned; and he would do his |
duty IN relation 10 the peace of the country. |
the resolutions; and if they could not settle /
the question by treaty, he (Mr. Calhoun
was in favor of giving The twelve months no.
tice, to maintain their rights; but if they did
not settle the question by treaty, he would
go for the resolution of The Senator from O.
hIo. Mr.. Allen) in relation 10 the twelve
months notice; and if that did not do, lie
would go prepared to do his duty.
The discussion was further continued by
Messrs. Haywood and flanagan, and Oh mo-
ton ofthe latter gentleman the resolutions
we're laid on the table, TO be taken up hereaf-
ter.
The House Of Representatives were enga-
sed during the day in discussing the natural.
izafion resolutions of Massachusetts, which
were finally referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.