Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-31
A BETTER SPIRIT

The Of the foreign journals their criticisms upon
the Oregon question: Is certainly not only altogether dIe
from what expected upon this particular OCCASION
but changed very great degree from acerbry by
which they usually characterised when speaking Of
American institutions, principles men. We have been
accustomed TO angry cloud lowering upon IA &C Of
John Bull whenever he his bluff visagc to the West
that scarcely know what make of him his present
mood. And now especially when we had expected the
Lion and lash the earth with his tail; when We
had looked him gather up his energies for mighty
bound upon Oregon Atlantic coast 10! he hs,
become playful akten, and rather inclined to
cultivate intimacy with Mr.. Polk and his Democrats.
any OF the blows which they have 50 ay.h
ly showered upon his head.
Perhaps all this may result, Of the Democratic
press would suggest, from the great bodily fear in which
1.-The Lion stands OF Mr. Polk and his party All that is
necessary, in the opinion OF certain sagacous politicians
50 obtain demands from England to resort to a
OF biowbeaung aud intimidation. Rate her smartly for
her arrogance and presumption Assure her that she ho,
business this Conubent-no right TO n foot of land
Oregon, and that, she stands the way Of our no
nfest destiny" give her quit without delsv
Enghen her, II she needs nstruco upon the prow.s,
OF the "Ameriean Eagle" which already lowering uver
Oregon, 10 rush down upon Its vses and Selling
the British Lion in his aIOns, sa off with him to mid
heaven, exhibiting his hapless prze the admiration Of
the Universe. Such judicous mode Of treating the CON-
oversy, H. Of course, emneny calculated tobriLg II TO
peaceful and honorable termination. This sufficiently
evidenced by the which Peel even now ou,,l,
under the spprehensions Of Folks dispeS,ure Doubtless
he somewhat acquainted with the formidable state OF our
preparations Tor invasion Of England ard wisely eau
ton his journals 10 be respectful their unnners lest
they ondanger the security Of the British Isle aud the indie.
pendence Of the British Crown
With due Difference however, to the opinions Of those
who beeye that the people and Government VI England
have been alarmed by hostile demonstrations we esnno,
bat interpret the language OF their press indicative Of
firm conviction Of their rights and of spin, which
cooly measuring the horrible results of collision between
two eiyz and christian nations is yet prepared 10 .bid,
the worst should matters be forced extremity; upheld
by the consciousness that had sought by oil the bonors
bic mesns in s power, TO avert catastrophe which may
'h'o'e the interests OF the two nations IN mutual and
the whole world reel with the agitation Of mi
vsfsal That England prepared Tor that contest no
one cen doubt Every accessible point Of her coast 10
brstling with Notifications. Her cannon look out upon
every which enemy can approach. Her soil
perfectly sale from the pollution Of invading footster
While such her Of defence she is not ess for
mdable in her ability 10 pursue offensive war Her red
efOss aats every end, word could coneen
ua upon our coast squadron Of steamers larger than the
entire navy II America. No one who knows the re.ou,
VI England for doubt that should she
see h TO give % baue. thirty days would eapse be-
a.
would be red with the glare Of our burning cities and
commerce be swept from the face Of the ocean Our
very Capitol lies exposed her attack with nothing under
tho to hindtr her from exhibiting agau that most bumi
iaung Of the last war,Our Seat u Government In
The possession Of enemy and gallant Legislation.
TsisEing their usual dignity Of demosnOr. and amblng
Hiably away from the presence Of the foe Yet under
snch circumstances, England exhibits q disposition for
pcses. The London Times, speaking no doubt on this
occasion by authority. eShorts the British Minister q,
Washington 70 renew his part, the oner Of the 4g d.
gree, sc. made to England by Mr. Gslladn Itthsn sI
presses tho hope, that this proposition be rejected cur
Osgefnment will consent 10 submit the question TO afb,
ton Csn the American Government refuse 10 ovinte a
siuasr spiri England has proud example I. .,
snbeeoming power and dignity to initiate this mode,
81 irsndshiP and eonehsronl We have sought to rvs
Cfeut Britain IN arms aod upon the land and the sea he,
banaeT has often dropped before our rising star We bave
sought to rival her in and Manufacturer ant
upon the most distant have hOsied side bJ
EIDE sh her 0rn, while the fabrics II our workshops hsy,
already begun 70 compete sfuly with hers IN IN,
fnaskss The world Nov Iet ne seek 10 rival her In
humsniy sad fofbesrsnce, yielding something Of ,
barren territory, sacrificing fass pnde ot the sske Of
Onfn for The sake Of the pesco u the world
&c The sake Of humanity itself