The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-27
From our regular correspondent. |

nciPated and put to rest as far possible by the
action OF our goTsrnmeni.---UNnoE.l |..
Prom our regular correspondent
PHmADEL rHiA, March IS, 1876.
Any one who has noticed that portion Of the late
news from England in which the manner the
rejection by MIR. Buchanan Of the offer from Mr..
Pskenhsm 10 arbitrate the Oregon question is de-
seribed, cannot have failed to perceive that the time
has come when the naughty crest OF Great Britain
Is lowered, and when the tones OF her proud def
ance are changed into strains Of peace. The news
In question was receivod-so runs the description-
with anazennent; and at the gntherng-plaees Of the
merchants produced unmisiakeable aisrr and dis
may And whys Because they ssw that the toos
OF the American government was high and bold
because they realized at last that the President of
these States was not dealer in gasconade or blus-
ter"-because they felt that war would be disaster
W them which they could not survive, ard misfor-
tune 70 their country which they honestly depreca-
ted Let US not deceive ourselves into TOO great
confidence IN the assertions of those who are con-
stantly declaring that England s anxious for, or
rather reckless or war, as she is abundantly and
well prepared for H. The rAcr above quoted is
worth thousand such opinions. Besides, are there
not other proofs equally significant equally strong
Look, for instance, at the reluctant testimony Of
s'r Robert Peel and others in regard to the coDdi-
lion OF ireland-testimony upon which, (extorled,
as 1t is, from unwilling lips among other reasons,
The repeal OF the corn-laws Is based This policy
contemplating, as a does, a radical, fundamental
and thorough change in what has been tho sstsb-
lished system OF the British government neeessa
ny To the existence Of the government and TO pre-
vent host Of evils the consequences OF which can
not even be imagined. And yet necessary az this
policy IL TO Great Britain, Il cannot Be successful
against ,odr ioiih The United States. Our broad
heds are relied upon to feed the hungry and
the starving in her Kingdoms; and already our
meal Is looked upon OF the surest projections
against want and suffering upon her poor. These
facts appeal TO US powerfully, and call upon us to
| improve the obvious advantages which they extend
To us Beyond all question they are insomuch an
appeal TO us never 10 yield rights to such a ma
uon. ihny show that while we may, by our indie
csion, by our dissensions, by our apprehe tensions,
encourage England to offer what we may be forced
again to Decline thus widen and deepen the gulf
between the two nations and humijsie ourselves
before the world people "who know their
nghts, bni dare NOT maintain them" Let us,
moreover. be admonisbed by another circum-
stance; and that il, that, in the face Of the
admitted difficulties all over the kingdom Of Great
Britain, and in spite OF the Inconsistencies of which
her negotiators have bern convicted on the great
question at issue between England and the United
States there is the utmost unanimiy in the British
counsels, and determination avowed by the mem
hers generally TO stand u for their country in any
event. Even those from Ireland who have so little
cause 10 be satisfied, ere often to be found opposing
country from whose fruitful bosom they expect to
",
acton among our foes abroad which appeals strong
~ and powerfully to those who are now holding
back IN the American Senate. That branch Of Con-
gross which il closest to the people has spoken ont
with singular unenimity, in favor of the notice; the
President has done the same; and now the conclu-
SION OF the grave duty is dcvoved upon the Senate
u is tn be hoped, earnestly and ardenty that this
duty may be speedily and properly discharged.
we have this morning received the important
intelligence of the Presidents message recommend
ing an increase in land and naval forces. II is
universally appinudtd, and is regarded, by men of all
parties, as the very best policy The reference to
| unity IN our eounsels' is admirably we'll timed and
to The po'n and II is to be hoped that those to
whom the advice is directed will take heed of it.
The news from Mexico, Of the reported impris-
onment OF our consul at Matamoras, and the inte-
| gence of this morning from Washington, have both
operated unfavoraby upon the stock market. As 7
nave said on more than occasion before, the
barometer is not the best criterion in the world
by which 10 judge. II is too sensitive entirely and
ia often made to respond to the carnations and de-
vices Of the mere SPECTATOR Sometimes those who
have the best means Of JUDGING are made the dupes
OF their own fears. Just now 10 me
Immediately after the late disastrous freshet which
travelled to this city, with, if possible an exagger-
ated aspect OF misfortune, one Of our most skilful
ana lnteillgent brokers-a man in whom universal
| confidence is reposed-threw into market over
900 of State fves, which sold at S6S, $685. and
S69!-a reduction of from three dollars to four dol
lars per share! The next day, the stocks COM
manded $40 SOL! Yesterday few or no sales were
effected, and similar feeling seems to brood over
the market to-day
tine line Cope packet the Susquehanna, arrived this
morning from Liverpool, after passage Of thirty
eight days-which, considering the head winds, is
short passage. She has valuable cargo, and
sixty-four passengers. .r. ~.
"The Canal Board of this State have announced
the gratifying fact that the water will be let into the
main line OF the canal, from Harrisburg to Pitts
burg, before the close Of the present week This
shows that the damage sustained by the recent
freshet has either been greatly overrated, or else
that the commissioners and their agents have been
unusually active and prompt in the discharge ofheir
duties. .s - 81" .r.s hl.NaiE
1--WE held our spring election in this city and
county on Friday last. There was little or no ex-
Litement, and, per consequence, a small vote was
polled The natives were successful in Southwark
and Spring Garden, but by small majorities. In
the city they were completely defeated. Northern
Liberties, kensington, Moyamensing, and the outer
districts, were strongly democratic leaving no doubt
Of democratic victory in October next, ,.5