New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-28

President. they had undergone change shadow OF
turning; he was for the whole of Oregon up 10 Russian
lire
Sir CoLQuIrT replied that il would have been quite
niecate in him define the precise course wnicn tn
negotiations should take. He left that altogether win
them. and as 70 the mater OF compromise IL as 10 &c
passsd upon hy the Senate when presented ny the nego
afors Il Tor him (Mr c. 10 define its nature
The test meant 10 ascertain Simply whether theTe
any Senators opposed 20 the principle OF comprou
se at al The Senator from Ohio had been guilty OF a
pt;io pTHcpii-s begin. Of the question He assumed
thar the question settled and had made up 10 "a ~
a part of the Government OF the United states j ne
Senator from Ohio had spoken very emphacaly oil tue
views of the President Perhaps he had peculiar oppor
tuuitics OF ascerainnr those views. He (Mr g was
DESTROYS 81 knowing whether the President was 70 De
understood expressing 20 the world the unconpFon
isiug right 10 the whole OF the territory
Mr. CALHOUN rose and said-l; is very obvious that
tRe question involved in this matter is TINS Ian
the controversy be and Great Britain De setec
by negotiation and compromise Is It 10 be seteu Oy
an assertion of our TO the entire territory. and An
peal 10 Whatever doubts have heretofore existed
upon This point there be alter the ec!fa1on
eftoday that this is :he real question involved CUES
zion OF greater moment never has been presented IN
Congress, from the days of tie Revolution 10 ne pre-
Sir hold il emineutly desirable mat the SEN
ate should make expression OF their opinion upon In
important matter cannot believe that there Is single
Senator who has made up his mind upon IL or WHO
CAT hesitate respond yea nay, when TIE guesHoh
put in the form 81 amendment 70 the resolution sly
hold Il important that they should respond !! Il ne
cessary know the sense OF this body in order to ga
future legislation. II we mean to maintain cur
Tile BY force OF let begin LEI Us Jay ASIDE all
o;her things; and let say. If gentlemen 90 not
begin with the necessary before inyoFng the
country in war ron most likely 70 De disconieo
and oreos: those important measures are taose
relating 20 you- finances Sir hold II 10 De dassoe 70
guide tie business OF the country They Know not
what 70 90, have they known Tor the last tafee
mouths. The property Of thousands has been peIiec
and millions upon millions have been lost 81. mere
ough, to De- end TO this OF excitement tn que
Difference 20 the Executive and without intending tae
slightest dsrespect nus: say greatly regret mar i LAS
been left in the state OF uncertainty Il has Sir deem
II 70 be important and speak without Hesitation on ms
point ;aat it should be passed this very day oecs
whatever our decision is il IS desirable II my opinion
that should reach the other side Of the Aanac as
speedily AS possible.
Sir believe from the beginning Of The session tha he
great question Of peace aud depends upon this ood
upon your gravity your wisdom and your PATRIOTISM and
trust ,st such response Will De given tss res cay as
will quiet the esrs Of millions both sides OF the Ata1-
tic. Sir entertain the mos; courteous fee Inss towards
the Senator from Illinois. ard would indulge MN Win
the time he requires If could consistently Win my
duty And let say the Senator that slight Differ
euce in mere phrsseoogy be of lite consequence
far as great questions concerned as II is rot pro
posed presume 20 farther than try the sense OF
he Senate upon this amendment this rine and here