The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-15

Congress TO pause--to reflect well upon the meas,
ures II would adopt and what effect hey would
have upon the great interests Of ths,eountry.
As this speech is in course Of preparation, mere
extended report Of it is, at the request OF Mr. T.,
omitted fos lo.day.
Mr., C, having concluded
Mr.. BEDIN0ER obtained the floor,
dressed the committee throughout his hour. Al
the request Of Mr. B. the report of his remarks is
also withheld for tonight. His speech IL in course
of preparation, and will be given 10 the public al an
M. MORSE followed. He said. ,..,.r.r
Mr.. CHAIRMAN: had hoped that the committee
would have risen, first for the few hours Of prepa.
rstisn il would have afforded me; and secondly not
to have been compelled Immediately TO follow the
eloquent gentleman from Virginia; but the House
desire to hear another speech, | will 20 on '|-..
MIR. Chairman, as may possibly separate from
some Of those friesds with whom have been in
the habit of acting in this House, and as ! shall
give q different vote from the one gave a similar
proposition last year. desire TO state briefly the
reasons which have influenced me in the determine
lion vote for this notice, and state in all frank
ness that il is with reluctance that follow the gen
tlcman from Virginia, for II Is not affecaton OF
modesty, when assure you that il Is not in my
power to entertain the House with any Of those ell
oquent and patriotic appeals, those meteorc flashes
Of wit. or that slrong rein of humor. with which
this discussion has been from time 10 time enyened
by many gentlemen, who have preceded me in
the argument the resolutions upon your table.
Nor il il my intention to make a speech 20 pre-
pare the minds and hearts Of the American people
for war; yield 10 man in my admiration OF the
policy Of peace, which has the short period thirty
years, advanced our country almost TO the front
rank IN agriculture, commeree, and manufactures.
and which, if perseyered in for thirty years more,
must place her first in all those srea, elements Of
tional wealth. ras ~ 800 .a1
And while believe, I'M just quarrel these United
Siees fare confident against the world in arms " !
cannot agree with some OF our western friends that
the American eagle will sweep the cross 81 81.
George from this continent and throw the British
lion into the Pacific, without the rufde Of single
feather. ...rHTa ..r.. fH.. rHa. ... ......0.
SIR, this notice will never be the cause Of war.
Oregon will never be the cause Of war. IL may he
the preienee; and al IL will be Of primo pile
monarchy against repubicansm, the aristocratic
few Of Gods anointed against the OF poloi Of the de-
mocraey-and it cannot but be a bloody war; but
with firm reliance on the continuance Of that d.
vine protection, and the trusty blades Of millions OF
freemen, who own no rulers but Of their choice, |
have no fears for the ultimate result. ...
IL seems, then, 10 be conceded with perfect una
nimity, that we have clear title the territory OF
Oregon up to the ago, and by very large majority
| of this House, TO the whole country up TO $40 4O
Every member, believe, who has thus far address
ed the committee, has satisfied himself that Oregon
is ours. Whether deducing our right from the dis
lion ~ evils AMI C,rI frora A., ,.sa,,, IN S
in 1919; from contiguity of territory. or from, N;
fest necessity, that fact may be assumed in this dis
| cussion. shall, therefore, leave the title out OF
view, and proceed to offer n few remarks on IN,
course which, in my Judgment, it becomes the gov.
| eminent TO pursue in the maintenance of ,s en-.
rights and the steps necessary to be aiken 10 NM
our citizens in nossession of thai ,srr;,or ,b;.L ~
admit belongs 10 MS. bur which v some d,lna'.,;.
legerdemain, seems now more to belong 10 o..
Britain, or rather the Hudson Bay Comnsnv.
| What is the present condition of this oues,ion
After fruitless negotiation for number Of vcsrs
the President informs us that he offered n comnro
mise on the parallel of 400 which was inst.ntlu 20
| fused and that he has Withdrawn the pronosyy,;on
and negotiation, if il has not come TO a close ha,
| at least made very sudden hall. Shall ue reonsy
this vexed disadvantages the same old propo
| sitions-go through the same diplomatic twisting,
and turnings, wthoptthe least hope ofever reaching
the end proposed s-a ..U8 F,.s o. .. .nH
| III the success OF our negotiations the northern
frontier afford us any standard to judge of the ad
vantages Of prolonging thsf the right TO trade and
establish Trading positions, without claim to sin
gle foot Of the soil in fee-simple, has grown &C
strong by the national laws ofprescrpton, that Eng
land now Indignantly refuses nearly one-half Of thu
whole territory, with the navigation of the Colum
bia river twice superadded, concur heartily with
the President, that the sooner the notice for the
this brings me to the discussion of the measure i'm
mediately before the House. .r.! ---..r.
Is proper to give this notice at this time, TIL
President thinks so, and has 30 recommended in hi
; message. Has one single argument been adduce,
TO justify the postponement Of this notice Hay
gentlemen any hope that negotiation will be able !,
effect anything more than il has done, But an,
gentlemen on the other side This will bring on M
war. rart tB .. .,...: y. .s... 49,
draw no such inference. The only effect vii
be TO get the utmatum of England And here | an
swer the question of the gentleman from Virginia
If England were now to reconsider her refusal ant
propose to accept the 4sth degree and il is this:
this joint occupancy still continues, we are bount
notice, and this government, NAV take 400 or re,s,
il, without the violation of anv International goot
faith express or implied. 49, $500 :" So
The nr;nc;,s,- ;ndssd 7 r,, a.,
lection which have heard m!as sdy ~. on,ywoo
IN his aoor IL fass,r,;na III ~ any nenipe'
III ms ny. 70 Nois 'i's 10 pe war measure