The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-14

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the termination Of the convention OF 1877 by noiice
Is easis bsitt, yet the disposition Indicated by
that notice, and the means that may be taken 70
carry that disposition into effect may hereafter iur-
nsh ample ground OF suspicion, OF remonsuahee,
and finally Of bostilities bold and manly course
on the part Of the British government, will probably
not be without good effect in the United States;
and il will undoubtedly command the unanimous
support Of the people Of England. . ...e
From the Liverpool Courier March H.
The Orgon question has now been advanced be-
yond the superior right of Great Britain or The Uni
ted States 10 the territory in dispute All arguments
on title are idle in the face Of the resolutions re-
Gently passed by "a majority OF three to one in the
House of Representatives, and the emphatic decara-
zion Of President Polk, that he viii not abate one
jot Of the American claim to "the whole Of Ore
gon" -
Mr. Pakenham has done all that is possible to
effect an amieable adjustment of the dispute. He
proposed reference 10 the arbitration Of some
friendly power, or, If more agreeable TO tho Uniied
State, 70 mixed commission Of the most eminent
civilians and jursts of the time. To these propo-
sails, either of which would be Instantly accepted,
under similar circumstances, by any Of the great
powers Of Europe, the American minister returned
fiat refusal. rs -.r... .-r..., ........ 100.
The undersigned (says Mr., BaChanan) win pro-
coed 10 stale single reason which, apart from The
intrinsic difficulty Of selecting suitable arbitrator,
daeed, IL conclusive on he mind of The Prssidsni
axass rsspsnos Of this gasso,aL 70 srbir alton Ia arg
Su which Dc dsrised, no matter what may be the
character Of the Arbitrator whether sovereign, e-
zen or subject. This is that he does not be-
eye the territorial rights OF THIS nausn 10 DC prop
er subject for arbitration. &c.,.
This if it be adhered TO, certainly shuts the door
against all further negotiation but the interests OF
Great Britain and America so closely united
and both countries are so deeply engaged in com
ercial operations, that we have little doubt but that
long before the time for the expiration Of the notice
respecting the termination of the joint occupancy az
rvea, wiser councils will have gained the ascen-
dency.
The resolution itself however, is substantially a
declaration Of war, and the lacking TO 1t Of a few
empty words about "amicable settlement" Is
nothing more thai slight concession to the rules OF
public decency. When the notice has been given,
and the twelve months shall have expired, hordes Of
IaWless Adventures from the United States will, I'M
der the sanction Of their government, pour into the
Oregon territory, found settlements, and establish
military posts.
English statesmen OF all parties have declared that
England Possesses rights in that territory which she
cannot abandon without dlshonor. Sir r. Peel
cordially supported on all sides Of the house when
he declared his determination to maintain the honor
and rights of England at any cost. The course this
country is bound TO take is clear An American in
vasion of the Oregon must be promptly resisted and
severely punished
We fear that former concessions made to the
Americans for the sake of peace" have produced
much Of the present difficulty. The expedent Of
sending an ambassador extraordinary to yield to
their most extra vugant demands has led them TO be.
leve that anything may be obtained from US by bull
wing and buster. Forbearance is thrown away on
people so inflated with notions Of their power and
importance.
Every offer of peace is looked on by them the
result Of fear and only excites them to new nso-
Ience and increased prctensions The only chance
that remains OF avoiding is TO show that we are
prepared for it. The only argument that can reach
American rapacity 10 the presence Of such force in
the Pacific and along their coasts will instantly
crush all resistance should they persevere in set
ting the law and the customs Of civilized nations at
defiance. Our government ia nov sufficiently
warned and trust that the threats Of the Ameri-
can President will be met by the assembling Of Brit
ish fleets.
The blind rapacity of democracy is strongly ex-
emphed in the proceedings of the American demo-
Graf. With territory they cannot occupy; with
millions Of they cannot cultivate; with mineral
treasures they have not laborers TO dig from the
soil when they want, above all things, population
and capitalize Americans lust after conquests and
long to plunge into war with the most powerful ma
ton of the earth-to peril all the real advantages
they now enjoy in order to obtain barren territory
which for centuries to come cannot be of the least
value to them or any other nation. If they will pro-
woke the war, they must enter on 1t without ships
without armies, without money without credit, and
without allies. There can be no doubt of the re-
suit; and but for considerations Of humanity, we
should scarcely regret the signal chastsemen which
must fall on rapacity and faithlessness.
From the Liverpool Times, March 10.
| NAVAL PREPARArIoNs.--The extraordinary actv.
ity which prevails in all the dock-yards in over.
hauling and bringing forward frigaes Of the heaviest
class is very ominous, these precisely the
sells which will be required in war with America
Ia addition to the "A and SO gun fgates already in
commits sion, the following vessels of the class
are either preparing for commission or undergoing
careful examination, namely-the Gloucester, 0
line-ofbatle ship raced to 50 gun rigate; the Ra
| leigh, so; the Southampton, So, the Isis, Al the
Cornwall, So the Conquestador, 50; the Horstio
| "A, the Constance, so; the Portland, So the Java
| so; and the Alfred, So There already at sea
| the following vessels of this class The Grampus
| 50; the Endymion, A; the President, so; the Win
chester, so; and the America, so.
From the London Morning Chronicle.
| Of the American news which we this day publish
the only important feature is the official correspond
ence, an abstract of which appeared in our columns
| few days ago. There is nothing, however, il
the complete documents which give different view
of our relations with the United States from tina
presented by the summary. There Is nothing to al
lay the apprehenslQns which the news OF thu
las, packet excited in the minds of all friends o
peace.
In the first place, the refusal to submit the dispute
between the two countries to arbitration is complete
| and decisive.
The government Of the United States has mad,
up its mind against reference of the question to
bitraton, lin any form which can be devised, ne
matter what may be the character Of the arbitrator
whether sovereign, citizen, or subject" and fo
this single reason is assigned as conclusive, name
ly, that the territorial rights Of the natien are not
proper subject for arbitration" Mr.. Buchanan
! who conveys this intimation to the British minis
ter, coolly adds, that if the matter in dispute wer
tribe, and if both parties stood upon an equa
| footing" the objection to arbitration might not b
absolutely insuperable; but matters stand Amer
! lea has too much at stake, and too good title
TO submit herself to the discretion Of any arbius
tor.
IL words have any meaning, this is the langusg
of party who is either prepared to draw the sword
or is trying, by bold and braggart airs, to terrfy
quiet opponent, 10 either case our course j
clear. we cannot and will not yield one jot
II America will have war, nothing can pre-
vent her We do not invite it. We do no
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