The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-01

from Washington. in yesterdays Herald. is the
most interesting in every point of view, that
we have received for long time and Is well calcu-
lated to produce powerful effect in England.
II will be seen that an increase Of the army and
navy, requiring an expenditure not Tar short OF the
Large sum Of sixty or seventy millions OF dollars,
has been proposed, and portion OF which will no
doubt be authorized and carried out by Congress.
The late message Of the President has given an inn
petus TO the Oregon question, and awakened Con.
gress from the olethargy and confusion which
mas characterized il from the commencement Of the
session.
There is no doubt now thst the country ought to
be Immediately put in proper state Of defence, SO
that IN any emergency should arise, the honor
and interests Of the United States would not be
placed in jeopardy. The proposed increase in the
army and navy will meet the appreciation Of every
cnzen, and will have good eec, in any future ne
EQUATIONS about the Oregon question. 1t will de-
monstrate to the world that we will not swerve
from maintaining what we consider our rights, in
the lace OF the military preparations that have been
making in England and Canada for some time past;
that we are not to be inundated by any power; that
1--WE know our rights, and knowing them, dare
maintain them"
Although we do not apprehend war to result from
the Oregon question, cannot but admire the spi-
rlt thut dictated the proposed increase in the ar
my and navy They are made, not with "any d.
rect reference ITO England; but in the language OF
Lord Aberdeen, "wlh view OF being ready for
any contingency that may arise" and in the event
OF rupture on the Oregon question, they will
come in very handy for that
AFFAIRS IN CANADA The inteli renee from
Canada is beginning to be OF very interesting
character The Provincial Parliament began its
session the 10Th instant, and was opened bya
speech from the new Governor General, the Ear.
Cathcart.
Upon the receipt Of the propo sed tariff of Sir Ro
bert Peel, there was great deal OF dissatisfaction
manifested towards it in the Canadas. 1t was
thought that, by aboisbing the duties grain, the
Western part OF the United States would receive
such impetus, to affect, in material degree,
the commercial and grain growing interests Of Ca
nada and facilitate emigration thence to the United
States.
IL certainly did not require much sagacity or
farsghtedness to arrive at this conclusion, nor to
perceive that it would be means of Fastening the
nnexation OF these colonies, measure which time
and the moral effect Of institutions and laws,
will finally consummate. But Sir Robert Peel felt
the effect of the powerful pressure at home, and
was obliged to go with it, he could not stem II;
and hence his determination to carry out his new
commercial system, although il must, in the nature
of things, assist 10 hasten event which he would
deplore.
The recent speech Of the Lleutenant-G Governor of
Canada, confirms the reports we have received,
from time to time, OF the augmentation ct the MILF
tary resources of the Colonies looking forward to
war between the United States and England. These
military preparations were attempted to be con-
cealed, but they were lately papabe and glazing,
that the Governor obliged TO account for them.
la his speech 10 the Canadian Parliament, he avows
that those preparations are made with the view of
being available in case the Oregon question should
not be settled. Indeed, there can be no doubt that
the preparations that have been made in Great
Britain, look more 10 that event than any other,
notwithstanding the equivocal declaration Of Lord
Aberdeen to the contrary.
THR AMERICAN TARlFr.-There are 80 many
measures before Congress, calling for an increase
IN the expenditures OF the government, that any re-
duction in the tariff is matter of much doubt
Certain notifications, to remedy many glaring de-
iects in the present act, may be made, but we have
about abandoned all hope for any material reduction.
country in better state Of defence, and for the n
crease OF the army and navy, will use up the surplus
revenue three Tour times over; and the protective
features OF the tariff, they now stand, wall be
cessary, to give the government revenue to meet,
far as possible, any extraordinary expenditures
cessary TO carry GU, the policy Of the administration.
The tariff will probably be the last Thing they take
hold OF during the present session Of Congress, and its
Eus~ s.~.1.,. a.
preceded it,
Qua NAVAL OFFICERS We noticed briefly in
our paper yesterday the arrival of Capt Gregory at
Pensacola, in the United States frigaie Raritan
aud perceive that as soon as she takes in her sup
plies, che proceeds to join the Cult squadron, un-
der mmand Of Commodore Conner.
1t is some two years since the Raritan sailed
from this port, and although her commander has
been absent thus long from his country and family,
we venture to predict that he will return with his
ship TO the contemplated scene Of active service
not only with promptness, but with that sort Of
feeling which induced him, during the late war. to
seek the most daring service, and where he always
distinguished himself for personal bravery, exhibit.
ing uoder the most appalling circumstance, the ex-
ercse of unerring judgment.
Ii our Mexican neighbors involve us IN a con-
flct the Jack.tar's old favorite, will, we venture to
predict, be found in the thickest oil the fight. Capt
Gregory is one of the Yankee boys who fought his
way into notice during the late war, and before il
was over, made himself the terror Of the English
side Of the lake shore, by his active boat service.
MAIL LocKs-We understand that the Post.
master General is about issuing proposals to lock-
smiths, artists, and inventors, for new United
States mail lock. The lock at present in use, has
saved the government some $500 per annum, less
than what had been previously pald-but the Post
master General goes In for still greater reductions
and it cannot be doubted, but in the multitude OF
specimens--wiih keys to match-which will be
forwarded to him at Washington, Tor his inspection,
that he will be able to select some cheaper than
any vet used.