Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-01-17

ec and do not remember the objects contemplated by tina
bill but il is quite another affair when matter OF great
tiona moment is refused introduction here.
The Senator from South Carolina thinks that at this pa
cula period, should remain silent Sir, il is the circu
stances in which the world placed at this particular time
which, in my Judgment requires the consideration of Con-
gess believe that the message Of President Polk has
ceved from the American people undivided appreciation
any document that emanated from public funciona in
the United States and his declaration the subject of for
eign interference being substantially but reiteTaon of the
declaration Of President Monroe If am not under very
great msapprehension encounter serious objection from
any true American mind This consider very substantial
reason for the presentation of the subject.
II And word the time for its presentation. The
President declares that in the existing circumstances OF tue
world the present deemed proper occasion To eierate the
principle asserted by Mr. Monroe, and to state s cordial con-
cuence in its wisdom and sound policy The reasserton Of
this principle especially in reference to North America, is a,
this day but the PRONUNCIATION of policy which no European
i Power should cherish the disposition to resist.
The President deems that the existing circumstances of the
world make il imperative upon hmno century hence, but
Nowo call the attention of Congress TO the subject But
sir shall GO all into the deep waters which the quos-
ton opens up shall into the reasons founded on the
necessity for looking the preservation OF national exsence
which arise of the consideration OF this and mome
| ots question.
shall undertake review the system Of European
pocya system growing of their desire what
they choose call balance of power. These consider
atoms which will hereafter during the present session
of Congress- receive degree of attention the part Of
the Senate Of the United States II there be disposition TO
refuse the reception Of this resolution, shall content myself
with asking the yeas and nays of the body in order that the
resolutions with the votes, may stand upon the journal
record of my views upon the matter embraced in the
/ resolution.
Mr.. CALHOUN said the in which the resolution
was introduced certainly struck him being somewhat
traordnary. The chairman of committee to whom
part Of the Presidents Message had been referred introduces,
bis authority and responsibility, as understand,
a resolution relating to the very subject reerred--
| Mr.. ALLEN. The Senator is right IT Is my pro-
position.
Mr.. CALHOUN. I certainly think the Senator has no
precedent for such course, and doubt whether is
rey of order. Have the other members Of the
mee been consulted Have my worthy and gallant friend
from Michigan and the other members Of that committee been
consulted No, sir the chairman takes up portion of the
Presidents Message which has been referred to his commit
tee and ON his responsibility brings forward resolution
in relation to it, Why, he might take up every other sub
ect in the manner without consultation with the conf
mitice at ALL Sir this OF itself is good and sufficient ea-
son for refusing permission introduce the resolution
The gentleman himself, Mr. President has assigned good
why il should be received He says it is twenty
years since Mr. Monroe made the declaration and has
become the settled opinion of the American people Then
why eerate the present occasion, unless be designed
that shall have effect upon other portions of the world
besides own Sir intend TO provoke no discussion.
know the difficulties which surround am for peace
said BEFORE peace be honorably preserved and
not for rushing into which may have the effect
of disturbing the peaceful relations which exist without
having good and sound for the adoption OF such
measures
Sir, against the reception Of this resolution unless
Senators prepared go and meet all the contingencies
L contemplated II.
must be prepared to put forth all strength must be-
come once great military republic and take earnest and
eecual epe all foreign interference upon this
continent
haced this resolution reference Buenos Ayres 4
the part of wisdom make wise and efficient prcpara
ton before mourning responsibility of this description.
There is dignity in such hasy proceeding True digni-
Il ty consists making declaration which pre-
pared maintain utterly opposed to the reception Of
the resolution and ask the and nays upon the question
j Mr. JARNAGIN said he would abstain from entering into
discussion upon this question at this time though his dis
inclination certainly founded upon any want of
towards the Senator from Ohio but he prepa
cd upon the reception of proposition of this nature
for he did know what would be the effect of that vote
and for the purpose of having opportunity Of looking into
the NATTER he would ask that the motion for leave be laid
upon the table and upon that question he desired that the
yeas and nays might be taken.
Mr. CASS rose but the presiding officer inimated that the
motion pending TO lay the motion for leave upon the
| table not debaable
The yeas and then taken, and resulted fol-
YEAS-Messrs Archer, Barrow, Berrien, Calhoun, Chal
mers Thomas Clayton, John NJ Chyon Corwn Critenden,
Davis Dayton Evans Greene, Haywood Huntington, Jarna
GIN Johnson Mary land, Johnson, Of Louisiana McDue
Mangum, Miller Pearce, Phelps, Simmons, upham Web
stcr, Westcou, Woodbfdge-2S
| NAYS-Messrs Allen Ashley Athcrton, Benton Breese,
sg cI S peRIsoa Dig rae 3d.
yicr, Spcight, Sturgeon, Turney, fulee-25.
THE OREGON QUESTION.
Mr. CRIrTENDEN desired leave Introduce the follow
ing resolution with tho intention Of having it read and order
ed to be printed and made the order Of the day for the 10th
day of February next
A Resolution concerning The Oregon Territory.
Whereas by the convention concluded the Goth dsy of
October SlS between the United States OF America and the
King Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for
the period Of years. and afterwards indefinitely extended
and continued force by another convention OF the
ties, concluded the 9th day of August 1897 agreed that
country that may be claimed by either party the north
OF America westward the Stony Rocky Noun
tains commonly called the Oregon Territory, should,
gccr with its arbo bays and creeks and the of
all within the same be free and open the vessels
citizens and subjects of the Powers but without prejudice
claim which either of the parties might have
part said with this further provision the I'd
article of the said convention of the 9th August 1897 that
ter party might abrogae and annu said convention giving
due notice OF twelve months the other contracting party
And whereas has become desirable that the respective
claims of the United and Britain should be def
ntivcly settled and that said territory may longer than need
be- sueco the evil consequences of the divided allie
glance OF its American and British population and OF the
fusion and conflict OF national Jurisdictions, dangerous to the
cherished and good understanding OF the two countries
With view, therefore, that steps be taken for the aboga
ton OF the said convention of the 9th August 1897, in the
mode prescribed its Cd article and that the attention OF the
Governments of both countries be the earnestly and
Immediately directed renewed efforts tor the settlement OF
all their differences and disputes respect to said territory
BE resolved by The Senate and House Of Representatives
Of The United States Of 3r7cd in Congress assembled That
the President Of the United States be- and is hereby author
zed his discretion give to the British Government the
notice required its said I'd article the abrogaon the said
convention Of the 9th OF August 1897 Prorsdd hoIeeue
That in order afford ample time and opportunity Tor the
amcablc settlement and usment of all their differences and
disputes respect said territory said notice ought not to
be given till after the close of the session OF Congress-
Mr. CALHOUN suggested that it established par
amentay rule that when subject IN the possession OF the