Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-09

marks made BY Mr.. Rhctt Of South Carolina
The explanation, however, proved 10 be but fur
Their assault upon MIR. Calhoun, and rumor that
he agreed TO give up all OF Oregon, if England
would agree moi 10 interfere with Texas.
Mr.. RHETT, in behalf of Mr.. Calhoun, pro-
nounced The insinHation an uniounded talsehood.
Mr. MCCONNELL, before The debate was
resumed, asked leave 10 offer the following resou-
tons:
Rssolced, Tha, we hail the elevated feeling
which now universally prevails in our glorious
conlederacy 10 strengthen and consolidate Inc
principles Of Republican Freedom and extend The
blessings OF our Tree institutions in every practl--
cable quarter OF the Universe in The spirit OF
Christian love and peaceful brotherhood.
Res0lrcd, That while We hail the admission oil
Texas (Uhca fought lis way to independence
as sister State into our Union, and view with
unaffected pride and satisfaction, the patriotic re-
solution OF the Executive government and Con
sress of the United States, TO uphold our title TO
Oregon, and also observe the growing desire 10
incorporate Mexico, Yucalan, California, &c, in
the coniederacy-yet Ireland is fully entitled TO
share the blessings OF our free institutions
Resolred, That the Irish people as nation, have
long been ground down, by the tyranny OF bri-
fish miSrue and mSgovernment, and while her
people for centuries have groaned under foreIgii
monarchcal yoke, they have always cherished
the Democratic principles of Republican govern
nept the only civilized institution that has ever
| insured freedom 10 man.
Resolyed, Tha, the House receive with due al
tenlion and consideration, any communication
that NAV be forwarded from that high minded
and hbery-loving people, with view 10 eflec,
such an object.
Objection being made, they were not received.
Mr. billiard Of Alabama having the floor,
replied to the remarks Of Mr.. Winthrop on Sa-
turdav He commended that our title is not 50 du-
bous as was represented by that gentleman. he,
Mr. II believed that there was not single Dreak
in our title To The whole Of Oregon, from The 4Oh
degree M 10 "a degrees 40 minutes. Yes, so clear
was il, that were il not for the colossal power OF
Great Britain, and the neiarious manner in which
she has been accustomed to conduct her negotia-
tons, she would long ago have retired from the
contest overwhelmed by The force OF the argument
ia our favor. Our condition relative 10 Oregon,
required prompt, decisive and comprehensive &C
ton. If we delayed much longer, war would be
inevitable. No emporizing measures would an
swer He suggested the proprieiy ofamending
the joint resolution, 50 as to give the President
discretionary power as TO the proper time of CIV
ing the notice He was in favor Of organizing
temporal government in Oregon The Hudson
Bay Company were there with their authorities,
and why could we not have our ma gistraes there
TO give assistance and protect our settlers! Alter
| further remarks he reviewed the Oregon question
! in relation 10 ou commerce with China, which
would soon burst upon us on scale OF great mag
/ niiude
This alone, he argued, ought 10 make US stand
! firm for the maintenan nee OF our rights. He next
advered to the connexion OF Missouri with Ore
| gon by line of railway. BY this means we
| should be able 10 reach Canton in 40 DAYS where
as il took 20 days 10 reach that place from Lon
don. Thus we shall be able almost 10 monopo-
! liZe the trade with China. In addition 10 this,
the wires Of the magnetic telegraph could follow
| the railway and by this means We could con-
| SANITY receive al our Eastern cities intelligence
Of the safety OF Indiamen, whaling ships, &c.
which might touch al Oregon Considering this
alone, the trade of Oregon assumed paramount
| importance. He next showed what vast held
our trade with China would open for missionary
labor Our Ministers would not go, like those OF
The British. with The Bible in one hand and box
OF opium in the other.
The motion 10 make the resolution the special
order for the first Monday in February, was ne
| ea,ived-veas l02, nays SS-not two-hirds. The
resolution was then referred 10 committee 0! the
whole, whereupon the House went into committee
and took il up.
The Speaker called Mr.. TIBBATTS, of KY.
10 the Chair, and MIR. BOWLlN moved TO take
M the Joint Resolution 10 give The one years no.
lice 10 England, closing the joint occupancy
Mr.. BOWLIN addressed the House at length in
defence OF the American claim TO the whole OF
| Oregon, and against the aggressive power OF Eng
| land He was sure that 100, 1000 men would vo.
| lun,eer 10 cross the Rocky Mountains as soon as
war was declared, and ofthe result OF complete
victory of our men and arms, he had no manner
| ofdoubt
Mr.. YANCEY obtained the floor, when the
! committee rose and the House adjourned.