Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-02-05
TWENTY-NINTn CONGRESS-.


European powers in the political affairs Of indepen
dent American nations be taken up and considered
by the Senate. 1t was agreed that II be considered
by vote of % to u. III will be remembered that
few days since, the Senate refused 10 admit sim.
liar resolution
Mr. Cass of Mich. expressed himself in favor Of
the resolution, though not in its present form. lie
considered this Resolution rs protest against the
dangerous doctrine of European interference in
American aifairs-aganst the application to us of
the European "balance of power" which had del
ured Europe in blood and suppressed every germ
OF popular liberty in Europe against the right Of
Great Britain to make war upon Buenos Ayres be-
cause Buenos Ayres makes war upon Monte Video
against the subverslon Of the governments of free
and independent nations Of America, aud the re-
colonization Of their possessions by European pow
ers. Against these principles the United States
must contend as if for existence. They must be
resisted at any and oil hazard The declarations
Of Mr. Monroe aud Mr. Polk would go for nothing
unless responded TO by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. The Resolution proposed no
specific course; it did not commit to do any
particular act at any particular time 1t left action
to further consideration and future events. Sufl-
cIent for the day was the evil thereof
Mr. Cass repeated what he had said some weeks
aqo-that. if the United States followed up their
measures in regard to Oregon, and England did not
recede from her pretensions, there must be wdr !
He had, therefore, advocated measures for prepara-
ton, for which he had been denounced, in unmeas-
ured terms, by the organs of the stock obbers.-
But thank God, there we're interests in this country
paramount to those of stock jobbng-to which he
appealed for the defence of the honor and interests
of this country. There was no proof whatever that
the Government OF Great Britain was disposed TO
accede to any thing short of the Gaming line"
The declaration of Lord John Russell, on the 9Th
April was still the rule Of the British Government.
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that showed any signs Of backing out lie ,nas ag-
ttori-ed to sag that ibis Gogrnmeaf had not, by The
late arrivals, receired any adrices whieh shoced
that thcre had been any Favorable change, on The
part Of The Government Of Great Britain, on this
sabicd.
Mr. Webster. Have they made any admission at
alll
Mr. Cass. They have. But nothing that at all
changes the state of things.
He read n passage from the Journal DIES DcJats,
the official organ Of the French GoCernment, to
show that France had taken umbrage at the prepa-
ralions made by England, and demanded the cause
Of them and that England had replied that they
were not made for France I feel authorized to
state said Mr. C., that this Government kn0ws Off
eiaHy that ertensjce and formidable military p-epa.
rations are making on this Continent!
Mr. Calhoun Of s. c. said il could not be sup.
posed that this resolution would pass the Senate, af.
ter its former action. He opposed the whole prin-
cipe Of the Resolution He considered the declar-
alton Of Mr. Monroe ill-advised. The paternity
of IL iods due 10 Mr Adams. Mr. Adams attempt
ed afterwards to carry it into effect in the Panama
mission. The result was that, in six weeks his
administration was PROSTATE this floor. He
(Mr c. assented to it, at the time, without rehec-
ton.
Mr. Calhoun said the Senator from Michigan
thought the news by the last steamer as belgerent
as could have been anticipated. For himself he
had read the papers, and his opinion of the final
change Of the English Ministry under Sir Robert
Peel, was that it would prove highly propitlous TO
our affairs in regard to Oregon.
The whole tone Of the English press, (said Mr. c. }
without single exception, so far as have seen,
indicates an anxious desire to adjust this question
with the United States in peaceful manner. But
at the same time the whole tone and spirit Of that
press shows that Great Britain thinks she has some
rights in Oregon, and if the United States under
take to assert her exclusive right to the whole,
without consulting her. the issue must be an appeal
TO arms. There must be very great change since
had share in the management of public affairs u
the British Government be not anxious to settle this
difficulty in an amicable manner My convictions
are now stronger--nuch stronger, sr-than they
we're that this question can be honorably settled by
negotiation MIR President, il it should not be SC
settled fear much of the responsibility will rest
upon us,
Mr. Allen said that it was his purpose to move
its reference to the Committee on Foreign ReIa
tons, and he indicated himself from the charge
that his introduction of The subject was dsrespect
fulto the Committee on Foreign Affairs. MIR A. gave
Mr. Calhoun a pretty severe raking, and justified
his own course'by Mr. C's example, in years gone
by Mr. Allen and Mr. Calhoun are said to be at
swords points in personal matters.
Mr. ]. NJ. Clayton showed that the Democratic
party twenty years ago held the doctrine Of this res
oution as heterodox and dangerous. Mr. Bucha
nan and Mr. Polk both voted against the Panama
mission lie read extracts form Mr. Folks re
marks on the occasion. He was not disposed tC
commit himself at present, for or against the alb
stract propositions of the resolution.
MIR Simmons of r.. /. thought there was no harm
in discussing this Resolution. The principle hat
been acquiesced in for many years by all parties i
was an American principle, and he was sorry TO SEE
it now regarded in party light.
After some few words from others, leave wa
granted to introduce the ResoluIion-yeas %, nay
81. Messrs Simmons and Woodbridge were The
only Wing votes ia the affirmative. 1t was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Mangum submitted proposition, as a sub
stitute for the Oregon Notice, declaring that it i
expedient to submit the question TO arbitration.
will come up on the 10th February.
HOUSE-Mr Treadway offered resolution, Il
be taken up as substitute 10 the Oregon Bill, TO
authorisng the President to give the notice tw'
years afer the expiration of the present session.
Mr. King Of Ga, offered another in favor of sub
hitting the Oregon question TO arbitration.
Mr. Preston King, Of N. Y, submitted resolu
ton that the Oregon debate be terminated on Mon
day next which was lost The debate on the Or
egon Notice was then resumed and continue
through the day.