The New York herald., 1846-03-04

Oregon question IS now more than ever in danger
and difficulty II has been and seems to be fated
10 be taken out Of the hands of the President by his
own repuied friends, and thrown into the political
arena.
Whatever be the result OF the debate now going
in the Senate, on this subject-the evils produce
by the improper course oil the Presidents friends,
both IN and out OF Congress- can scarcely be reme-
died, unless some favorable turn take place, of
which we can tell nothing at this time. The posi-
ton assumed by those who wisn to make populari-
~ out OF the question-which hrst animal ed the
Union, and now agitates certain members Of
Congress-may cause much embarrassment TO
the Executive government, as to break up
the negotiation altogether, and ultimately lead to
war The desire to make printers and Presidents
is at the bottom of this unfortunate policy Mr.
Polk, while he is regarded with a great deal of
friendiness and frankness by all parties yet is vr-
tually estranged from his political friends by their
extraordinary course, and their ambition to get
ahead OF him SO far as popular feeling is in ques-
ton. The Oregon question has been discussed ia
Congress, openly, in such way as should alone
be confined to the secre, chambers of the Senate,
by members in that body
Whether these attempts, on the part Of printers
and President-makers, will have the effect which
they desire, remains to be ascertained. On the
other hand, if such an attempt should succeed,
and the Presidsnt's friends should be harangung
the country into the jaws of war while every one
is expecting peace, the best be pursued, in
order to get out Of the dilemma in which these
ambitious parties have placed the country, is to
pass the notice, at once, by almost an unanimous
vote--to pass law within the terms Of the treaty,
sIch a vii Ana oiti1 70 Oro.
gon and give an undivided assurance to the Presi-
dent, that he will be unanimously supported in
bringing TO a termination this negotiation on terms
Of compromise This should be the course, in the
present aspect Of the question.
"LArKR ADvrcEs PROM ENGLAND. The peculiar
tlmidity evnced by several Of the champions at
Washington, concerning slater advices from Eng
land," before they wish to act upon the bill for the
termination Of the joint occupancy in Oregon makes
feel anxious to propose, for their especial benefit,
change IN the place Of legislation, from Washing
ton to the Isle Of Wight, where they would be
accessible to the movements in Parliament. Os-
borne Palace could beyond doubt be rented for this
purpose; and, then, the days of distance that they
are now from London would be converged into
hours; and it would also save Sir Robert Peel the
trouble Of flooding our country with secret agents
and attaches OF every description to fete and inhu
the penchant that many may have for different
form Of government than our own, and alarm the
restless fears OF old with the terrible horrors
of war, and TO give the clergy and the peace men
their cue in the coming crisis.
We have seen their influence quietly extending in
rivers directions and hope that the patriotism Of
the country will not, through secret agents Of the
English monarchy be pleased with the rattle of
their professions, and tickled with the straws Of
their diplomacy. The great crisis is yet TO csmeit
will be the eliminating point OF Englands great
ness
with Titians lust she will WOO goddess,
And embrace q cloudo
The sunlight OF free principles have already been
disseminated, not only on the Thames and Shan
non, but on the Danube and Rhine; and thousands
Of eager emgrants are f1ocking to our shores. as
the Ell Dorado Of civil and religious liberty. Envy
at our unhea Of prosperity, and avarice reused
at the naked thought OF Mexico one day falling in
to our hands, have led her on, with consum-
mate skill, to the present state of affairs.
Oregon used by her as cloak to conceal the
ulterior designs she has upon the arrest Of the ex
tension Of the area Of freedom in the South. And
how should she be met Z AZ Mr. Polk has met
PREDETERMINED not to suffer that which is wrong,
and at the same time determined to vndicate our
rights, even to the point Of the bayonet
With the Senate remains the duty to support the
patriotism OF the President, and show to the world,
as it ever has, light and an influence that con-
serves the liberties OF powerful and mighty nation.
We have no belief in that kind of individual friend
ship that is under the necessity Of keeping armed to
preserve il, Of those national proteststions Of
desire for peace that require great increase in
armies and navies TO support them. Relying upon
the wisdom Of the United States Senate, we leave
this subject.
MYSTERIES OF SrocK SPEcULATIoNs-In our
paper OF yesterday, stated tina, certain parties IN
this city are using the magnetic telegraph, between
Fort Lee and Philadelphia, for the purpose OF specu
lating In stocks. We Give few more facts to day
1 The principal OF this business, In New YORK; has
\ two persons engaged 10 assist him. During the
slttings Of the Board one OF these persons is sta
toned at the upper Board, ana the other at the
lower. The fluctuations Of the upper Board are
communicated by the one above 10 the principal,
through hole in the partition. The principal then
buys TO suit tie market, and dispatches his other
agent TO the telegraphic station, to communicate
Information to the principal in Philadelphia Up to
the present time, signals have been used tor trans-
miling tne p1ce OF SHOCKS across the river; but
this being deemed tedious, we understand that the
principal despatched person yesterday, to erect
regular signal poles for perfect telegraph.
This is GERS ainly using the telegraph Tor purpose
never contemplated by the inventor, Professor
i Morse, nor by the immortal Franklin.
CrTY REroRM-ASorHKR DEMOCRATIC MEETING
1t is amusing TO read the party papers Of this city
now days Both the whig and democratic papers
are loud in calling for reform in the city
ment and it would seem as if the editors were
bursting with patriotism. while they vie with each
other IN claiming to be the first to denounce the
old municipal government. This is piece OF