Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-02-12

as the straits of Fuca," Gigedo adds:
"YOur ExceIency already knows how much the past
dssentons have cost notwithstanding the good
which gave to the English prisoners and the compensa-
ton ordered be made to them for all their losses,
which have in great degree, smooihed the difficulties
royal determination IN conformity with these principles
has been received, for the abandonment Of No0ka to
5shch serce have consequence Of the death Of the
former Commissioner, assigned Brigodier Don jose
Manuel de Aav0, of the incidents which might
supervene and the cautions given by the Court 10 observe
the conduct Of the English Commissioner"
Such are the facts of the case And they would be
equally conclusive of title even if Gray had never
discovered the Columbia, and if Lewis and Clark had
never explored it.
They are facts, too, pray you TO observe, almost
exclusively derived from British authorities. IL IS
the man who is the sculptor. not the lion. And yet
adopting their own version of the story, assuming
now In force the document put forth by England
the sole authentic bill of territorial rights the north
west coast and interpreting its provisions by the
LIGHT of the debates ensuing thereon in her par
lament do not see how any candid man resist
the conclusion that England has more right TO
foot of soil south of fortynne and half than has the
Emperor of Morocco, and that the only portion OF
territory in regard TO which she may talk OF CON-
promising division al all, Is the tract from Nootka to
the Russian boundary about FIVE degrees of latitude;
Of which tract the centre line is about FIFTY-Two;
leaving US. if suppose that compromise made, the
whole Of Vancouver's island and the coast beyond as
far north as the southern point Of Washington or
Queen Charlotte's Island
! and now let those who accuse government of
graSpng ambition and reckless contempt Of right,
stand forth and answer me Has our government
claimed more than It's own Has il offered no sacri-
fees for the sake of peace By the test Of British
claimed documents, by the showing Of British author
ities latitude fy-cO is the fair line of compromise
And have we not profered forty-nine IT, a spirit,
Of Quaker forbearance have not, to avert the
calamities of war, expressed willingness 10 elin-
ouish to British pertnacty three degrees-three most
| I'm nj fpUrppS embracing the valuable and
commanding harbOrs of VancOuver's island-upwards
of two hundred miles OF coast, which, every prin-
ciPle of fairness aud equity, is our own
! | admit TO an able reaSoner from SOnth Carolina
(hett) the consolidating influence of and admit
the lurking danger, in all republics, of consolidation.
admit that war is the enemy Of human progress the
friend of ignorance, the ally of despotism l be-
ieve, that the of Napoleon arrested, only the
glare Of military glory could have arrested, the
ward march of liberty in revoluiionized France War
is terrible alternative. But yet it sometimes hap
pens that only through grievous evil can men attain
great good Our republic Graded in If
war, under any circumstances, be dlscredit and
di>honor. what of a certain DECLARATION, written by
Thomas Jefferson, and adopted seventy years ago. by
band of sturdy patriots assembled In the old Phila-
delphia Satehouse
There must be end, somewhere. to concession
and compromise. Let those who deal In imputations
of discredit aud dishonor, tell plainly, where the
end shall be. For myself declare that consider the
whole course of administration throughout this
affair." from first TO last, to reflect credit America,
honor on the age in which we live challenge, out
of all history example of territorial dispute in
which nation with rights clear, with power so
great, ours, made concessions so liberal, de-
mands moderate.
So much for the rights in this case. So much in
justification of course, and In proof Of its modea-
ton One word now, conclusion, in reply to that
plea for delay, urged by the gentleman from Alabama
(Yancey) and others: we are not ready TO assert
rights; in peace have not prepared for war" If
the meaning Is, that we have no standing army and
powerful navy to match England's then devouty do
hope, that shall be, in peace, prepared for
war; Whenever we are, we shall be prepared also
for despotism. We much prepared now, as
any free nation, in peace, ought to be- yes, and
as we need be- Cadmuss tabled dragon teeth have
been sowed in very deed, throughout our land and
are ready 10 spring up IN armed shape, IN every for
est, every prairie The chace and the hardships
of the frontier have trained TO hands, army of
hundred thousands uniformed nor enrolled indeed
but with every essential Of the soldier, and armed
with that terrible weapon, Americas rifle before
which the bayOnetted musket of the regulars-witness
New Orleans lis but as the plaything of a child.
England may boast and boast JUSTLY that if we,
bent 4 of aggression were to cross the Allan
tic and attack her in her seagrt isle, the attempt
would result in disaster and defeat. And she knows
full well, that such will he her own fate, whenever
she carries into our hemisphere. Either nation
is impregnable at home Neither succeed against
the other, in unjust war of conquest, abroad.
speak, here, not of the result of few months or Of
single years warfare, but of ultimate consequences
We have sought peace. We have sacrificed for
peace Not that war, in such cause, is thing to
be feared but only because, with its horrors and its
EMBARRASSING Influences it is thing ever earnestly to
be avoided If, notwithstanding, be thrust upon
US, with prompt energy let meet it. IT, in spite of
our averng efforts, the blow must be given, let it be
in the spirit of the old adage she gives twice, who
gives quickly
No temporizing policy BELTS the present crisis,
can avail to avert its Dangers if with any it be rife
Firmness, neither boasfu itself, yet moved by
: the boasts of others, becomes independent
nation And in such rmness, Is to be found the best
promise, at last, of permanent because honorable,
peace.
Mr.. THURMAN, of Ohio. and Mr.. THOMPSON, Of
Pa occupied the remainder of the day, both in favor
of immediate notice.
In the Senate, the debate the bill increase the
navv by the construction of steam vessels, has been
continued by Messrs Bagby and Miller against the
bill, who severaly answered by Gen. Cass-
Mr.. Ellsworth, son ofthe late Commissioner ofPat-
ents, confirmed by the Senate to-day charge
dAairS to Sweden and the question is asked by many
old Democrat how it is that he should get ahead of
hundreds of other nominees; and the only response
we hear is "fellow-feeling THE wings are united
Wing nominees, and democrats divided on demo-
cratic nominees.
Mr.. Secretary Walker with the assistance of Mr..
MKay, chairman of the committee on Ways and
Means has the Tariff bill nearly ready to report and it
will follow the disposition of the notice The Subtrea-
sury bill Is also in state of preparation Yours,
TINOI LEON