The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-25

thy OF answer and remark, because that idea
really had some reference 10 the question: nc
objects TO this motion because, if adopted, the
world may infer that we quaking, hesltauns-
that bad moral influence may be exercised 81"
not afraid Of the world installing the motives OF INC
Senate. Our design is not to qusil-to hesitate hesitate.
to shrink. But in view OF recent paelhe ln'egense
our design is to show that we are looking at uiIs
matter calmly, eoolly Odyisedly. The senator may
be right. The views of the British government, pei
chance may not be Indicated from the nouns ',
her Statesmen, and her public presses. Wou'd 'ha'
some other governments would learn little OF 'he
prudence and discretion of the British government
If the case be as the senator represents II nut '
Al least is all the evidence Of the intentions OF 'ha
government with which We have Teen iurhlSheu' anu
until the contrary appear-unul we see some e,'
denre that England does not mean what heT MINIS
ter. publicly say that she does meant seems 10
me hat il is not amiss to take that into consdera-
tion-to show TO her and to the world that we are
nroceedipg in this matter with calmness, not mas
tening TO bring crisis without regard 10
attendant circumstances. In TeieTeuee 10 Young
on these amendments, if senators on that SIDE
of the chamber will Teoolect the course OF
this discussion, il seems TO me they VIII
readily understand that this enure Senate Is
not willing 10 leave the discussion where u no" Is,
not even upon the amendments. IL has Deeh inc
question before US for weeks, and we have arrived
AT a point where even the senator from Ohio Mi
ALLEHl himself seems to think that little staleness
is pereeptible. Yet we are not willing to vote on
these amendments now-nor are we willing to
discuss them now. A little freshaess would not
be at all Objectionable in my opinion. do hope
il il COMFORTS with the views Of the Senate general
y, that this matter may be thus disposed Of, with
view 10 the general circumstances OF the case Hs
well as individual wishes.
Mr.. CASS. There u only one topic 10 which
desire to call the attention OF the Senate.
Mr.. HAYWOOD. Inevitable war;
Mr.. CASS. Oh, no; don't be alarmed. shall
not use the word "ineyitable" at all. IL | under
stood the gentleman from Now Jersey Mr. DAY
ToSl he grounds his motion on the Paeihe rImors
which have reached us from England, apparently
indicating that the course of the British gov
eminent is going to be more paeIhe. Now
| say before the Senate, and before the coun-
try-to whom, perhaps, my words may 20
that there is not man in the whole land
more DESTROYS Of peace than am. | take It We are
all DESTROYS Of peace. Some may suppose the dan
ger Of war 10 be more imminent than others; but
there is not either side Of the House willing
to sacrifice the honor and interests Of the country
for an unworthy peace. Neither is there one who
would rushly force the country into war had
looked with a mott anxious eye for the last nelli-
gehce; and here let me make ono passing remark in
reference 10 the singular fact, that public affairs in
both countries seem to yIbrate with the departure
and arrival Of every steam ship; one-hslf Of the IN
teryal is passed IN speculation as to what the news
may ut, anu INC OhltI III speculation as 10 Wndt IL
ought to be. But the great national question now
before US, and which has for some time past occu.
pied SO much Of our attention, and Of public aLen-
ton, is TO be settled Independently altogether cf
British statesmen the press, and even public opin-
ION II is proper TO sec where we are gong, and il is
very we'll to ascertain the state OF public opinion
But do not that this question should be almost
indefinitely postponed, until we can settle down and
ascertain what that opinion is TO DC. What is
The last intelligence from EngaRda-and, by-the-
by, | was surprised 10 see, IN the govern
ment paper of last evening, statement that the
news from England WIS pacific and encouraging,
because the queens message was pacific What
IS that message? Do we not all know that since the
Jays Of William III, the speech from the throne
night have been stereotypedi It is no the public
Affairs that are spoken of-but my affairsn-"my
kingdom" II is all idle to look in any speech from
he throne for chart or for any indications Of the
Intended policy OF the government. And what does
he queen say that is SO eminenty pacific. 81 regret
ny difficulties with the United States, and dis
posed to accommodate them well as can consist
,ntly with my honor and interest" Well, wish
10 know what else she could say; she is not going
10 declare war. The state OF things does not re-
]uire that; she does not declare what her future
course will be. Is there anything pacific in all that
II there be, ! confess my optica not sharp
enough to perceive il. But what else does she say:
will tell you what she says. She says my military
md naval establishment must be increased" Wei,
hat was not necessary a measureof home policy.
She knew that that measure could be carried at once
md the very next day Lord John Russell gets up
md advocates it. 1t is not put measure of do
nestle policy. Well, then, against whom is il
,imed' Against France, No; the strongest alliance
Exists between the two governmens--if not founded
upon national feeling, upon perfect Intercommuni-
alton Of the soveregns and ministries Of the two
Nations. 1t is to this country that all that prepare
ion points. Ii is intended; Its face its pur-
IL evident and he that run ma read II ial
fact saying TO the United States, al desire to ac-
,ommodate you as far as may be consistent with my
honor and interests; but if not am increasing my
military and naval establishments to be ready
or you" And even Joe Hume, the leader Of the
adlcal party for the last twenty years--the very
Cerberus of the opposuon-gets up and advocates
hat measure in relation to the position of the rea
ions of the two countries. Can any man doubt to
what all that leads? Sir Robert Peel indeed says
hat the colonial possessions Of Great Britain had
extended, and an additional demand was thus made
upon the military and naval resources of the coun-
ry but that is only illustrative of his craftsmanship
and prudence. As to the temper of the British
press, if | recolect right the Times--though
1ot the government organ, yet not without
authority as the exponent Of its views-and the
Morning Chronicle, Lord John Russel's paper,
both deny the Intentions Of the British government
% accept the 49th parallel without other consdera-
ions The claims Of the two countries overlap
each other. II IL all idle to say that we can stop
with giving the notice, establishing posts and ex-
ending our jurisdiction over the territory The
President expressly says that other measures are
necessary after the notice Grants Of land will be
made, and will in fact proceed to take possession
Of the country That is our nev table destiny. Let
10 then open our eyes and see clearly whittier we
ire going. That is the part of true wisdom.
A SENATOR. Did you say that war was Gin
,vtable''
Mr.. CASS. | said that the destiny of the coun-
Try was inevitable. But this will say, that if YOU
five this notice and follow up by the other meas
Ires, and in the meantime do not make terms with
England, then appeal to any gentleman if war will |
lot be nevitabei What does Sir Robert Peel saw,
That the British minister had refused the offer of
he 49th parallel; but he speaks with the greatest
;auton; he says Mr.. Pakenham is an honorable
nan; he has discharged his duties with fdelty--not
me word of censWe-[the remainder Of the SEN
ence was lost in consequence Of loud talking in the
.allery-a frequent source of annoyance to the re-
'orters. Till | see some other indications, can
lot regard the news being pacific as il appears
o be viewed by the senator from New Jersey, MI |
DAYTON. As the senator from Ohio says cannot