Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-04-24
Tn he Editors OF ne Enln,rcr:

WASHINGTON CRY, Aprill7, 1916.
The great struggle is over in the Senate, rcia-
tive 10 giving the notice for abrosatng the treaty
of ioin, occupation Of Oregon. The amendment,
Of The House Resolutions BY Mr.. Critenden, and
altered al the suggestion Of Mr.. Johnson-em.
towering the President 10 give the Notice al his
discreion-passed The Senate on Thursday, by
The vote OF 40 to 14.
On Wednesday, Gen. Houston, Of Texas,
spoke. He advocated giving The notice; he
thought nothing could be gained BY delay; that
the notice would not produce war that war was
no, the question; The honor Of our country wa.
involved, and il demanded The notice. He gave
a history Of the transaction which produced Ike
imprcssion that it was useless 10 trust Longer 10
neeo.ia,ion. He defended The President in what
he had done; argued, Ina, had he not taken ground
in his message 70. u 10, in all probability he would
now be denounced Tor not doing 50 By those who
now denounce him for il; that after PROPOSE
lion had been FIVE times refused ~ Great Britain
The United States should now wait for an offer 10
be made He was against compromise" and
"temporise" bnl in favor Of an adjustment OF
the difficulty, as that implied nothing unjust
The speech was good one, and great alien
lion was paid by crowded house and gallery 10
The orator He possesses distinguished ability,
6nc appearance, and The mos, ccnrlly and pre-
possessing manners. There seems 10 be "lnani-
les, destiny" attending this man. which has ion.
PEELED him on from scene 10 scene OF an evcntlU
and romantic lie; has enabled him TO establish
Republic in an Indian wilderness, 10 become Pre-
siient thereof twice, 10 have il received as con-
Cd a here nd ugh III
will. in all proha billy, make him President oithat.
His, like The Star OF Napoleon seems ever 10 be
in the ascendant.
But The most remarkable part OF the display
upon that occasion was The Circumstance, that
whilst one Texas Senator was addressing the Sc
nate and an immense audience, the other was
nresiding in the Chair-Gen. Rusk having been
invited thereto by the polite President Of the Sc
nate. This was certainly very appropriate
compliment 10 the two great men of The Lone
Starr the youngest sister of this large national
family.
Indeed, no Stae in the Union at this time pre-.
senls more imposing and interesting representa-
lion in The Senate, Than Texas. Her two Sena-
tors unite all that is calculated 10 attract the ad-
| mira,ion of mankind-being men OF distinguish
ed abilities, both in the field and the cabinet; unit
| ing the polish Of The gentleman with the heroism
| OF the soldier and graced with most eourlly APP
pearanee. And these qualities are enhanced in
Gen. Rusk, by hi, extremely youthful appear.
ance and modesty OF department Nor does Ge.
neral Houston look al all old for one who has
passed through his vicissitudes, hardships and
hair. breadth escapes. he represented Tennessee
10 Congress, was elected its Governor, voluntari-
ly resigned, retired to the wilds OF the Western
wilderness, where handful OF heroes and adven-
tuIers were struggling 10 be free Joined them
and, by his sallanlIy and skill was soon made
their chief. Al the memorable battle OF San
Jacn,o the wreath OF victory and triumph was
awarded him. He was made president oiihe Re-
public when It's independence was established
served The time allowed by Law, retired was
elected and served again. 1.-THE Lone Star" was
admitted into the Union and became 40 integral
part Of another great nation, and he has become
one OF The representatives Of her sovereignty. In
all this there is romantic vfcissiiude that ne
nan In the old world ever before experienced, or
contemplated, and il was reserved for Gen. Hous-
ton 10 be the master spri. 70 do all this and On.