Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-04-21
70 r EIG N n Z " S.!
Five Days Later From Europe.

The Pilot Boat William j. RoIner arrived this NOR
ming at o'clock bringing London papers to the evening
of March 10Th, and Liverpool March II tn. The Queen
Of the West had sailed previous 10 the Romsr and may
therefore be expected every day.
The comments of the English Press the refusal OF
the American Government Arbitrate the Oregon
Question look warlike.
The Revoluti on movement in Poland had spread ex-
tensveIy and Government had been organized at Ora
COW The adyces however appear to indicate that
the struggle Of the unfortunate Poles for freedom wll
prove unsuccessful
Cotton had slightly advanced, and remained firm
The prices Of Wheat and Flour had improved
The Tariff still under discussion in Parliament,
with prospect being speedily completed in accordance
with the plans of tho Ministry.
There had action in Parliament Oh the Oregon
question.
From the London Times March O.
The oregon Question.
In the way Of concession. and Of argument. on
the Oregon Question littlo now remains to bo
said or donc by tho British Government. The
strongest desire has been repeatedly expressed on
our side TO terminate this controversy. Our case
has boon stated with such moderation, and tho
claims confined to such narrow limits, tina. moth
ing but extreme presumption, or rather 4 species
of hostile iniatua,ion. tho part of tho Amer-
can Democrats, could lead tEcm 10 suppose wo
should mako any farther abatement of our ghts.
Wo arc in actual possession OF aihor moro of tho
Oregon territory than we have ever claimed as
our own, because as long as tho Joint occupation
lasts the concurrent rights OF both parties extend
over tho whole country. We have at dispo-
sal ample means Of defending rights. Wo
had never, at any period in tho history Of this
country, less reason 10 recoil from a War to
foar the result Of a contest with any Power but
moro especially with tho United States. Yet we,
sido have s,rcnuously and sincerely la
bored TO effect compromise. Wo have not al
ludcd TO tho superiority Of our maritime strength;
from a misplaced respect for the American Gov
ornment, no use has boon made of those blunt ar
gumonls to which aono they appear to be
accessible; until at length learn with
contempt than surprise, tina, Mr.. Polk and his adj
visers are cmbarkin9 in course which can on
ly lead, if thoy arc allowed 10 porsovere IL it, to
aggressive hostilitos.
In our zoal for the maintenance of peace, and
difference for nation with which have
much in common, we havo gone far as to
admit that their claim 70 tho Oregon territory IS
equal to own, and to argue that partition is
the fairest solution of the difficulty. Tho Amer
icans however, not to DO satisfied until they
convert this concession ofa part into surrender
of the whole. The claim is, the most of
it. not bcttcr than our own since they themselves
do not daro to submit to the arbitration OF third
party, knowing that tho public opinion of tho
world has already pronounced against it. Yc,
from this most imperfect and controvertibe claim
ihoy sock to extract twice much contond
for-nay, they raiso their own protcnsions to q b.
soute and total sovereignty, while they ultogeth
nnnhato the rights we have practically en-
joyed for than half century. Thus, in
fact, tho question In dispute has mover been
brought to truo issue.
Tho two quantities have not boon reduced TO O
common denomination; they differ in their very
nature; and whilst our position not only admits
Of a compromise, but suggests and requires il, /
theirs is utterly at variance with tho first princi-
pies Of such arrangement. Mr.. Buchanan's
,pIoo H
adverton.ly what is tho truth; for the arguments
bv which he cndeavored TO show that tho United
States cannot submit their claim 10 arbitration,
equally cogent to provo that thor claim will /
not admit oven of negotiation. Mr.. Buchanan
appears 10 forget that the United States have
cotia,ed that no himself, by his last proposal, for
tho fourth or fifth timo conceded that point; that
the House of Representatives.. by their second
resolution, have in fact sanctioned the principle
of negotiation. which IS, in other words. the prin
cipie of mutual concessions.
When tho American Secretary of State says
he cannot do what tho manifest interest & dgni-
~ of tho two countries require, he must either
mean that tho Government to which no belongs
will not do it, or that that Government Is acting
under tho compulsion of tho party, excited TO
madness on this question. which carried Mr..
Folks election. The practical question for
to ascertain the ip,cn.ons of tho American Gov
eminent. If Mr. Polk and his advisors arc SIN
corely pacific, they canno, but succeed: there is
no obstacle, no imPedimont. no di tfculty in tho
wnv except those which thoy themselves created.
To bring about war with us under such circum-
stances. they mus, be tho worst statesmen IN the
world if they do not seek it, the most rash and
unprincpled if they deliberately intend it. The
time is, however, como when forced 10
Judge of their real motives by their conduct. and
as they havo not encouraged farther Argument it
may no. bo premature 10 inquire into The amour: I
Of their forces.
We nrc informed by tho prodigious volume Of
American statistics recently prepared for both .
Houses of Parliament by tho diligence of Mr..
Macgregor. that the standing army Of tho United c
States consists of one regimen, of dra goons, one
regiment of rtemen, four companies ofartillerv t