The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-02-03
TIE PASSING SCENE.

Whole upon the oregon question: ufeht talent
has been shown in the debate, and the argument
seems almost exhausted, if we may judge from the
time Il has consumed, OF by the diminished number
of auditors who tbrong the galleries. or even Of the
members who occupy the seals and hsten 10 the dis
cussion. Another sign cannot be mistaken: 1t is tho
succession Of motions which are made to designate
some day for cutting of the debate and taking the
question. The motion was repeated yesterday,
and change Of the votes Of six members would
have carried il, and fixed upon day for termina-
ting the debate. There are no doubt, able speech
es yet in embryo, and we hope some Of them will
be delivered to the world; but there will be time
enough at some subsequent step Of the proceeding
to express most Of the views which the orators
entertain, and ample opportunities will be enjoyed
for this purpose.
1t is very true that the delicscy and importance
of our relations with Great Britain, as they may be
affected by the final disposition Of the question Of
"notice, )" recommend that much liberation should
be extended to those members who differ with the
President in the measures which he has proposed.
They ought to have the opportunity Of freely ex-
pressing their sentiments, il they desire il. But
yet, with the most liberal liberation for the fears
which were felt by others, and not by ourselves,
about the alleged operation Of the notice. we hope we
may be permitted ask, with sincere respect to the
House, whether the time is not approaching for
terminating the discussion, and proceeding To act
thousand essays have been written by the great
and the wise upon the question Of our "title" to
Oregon. great deal Of eloquence has been devoted
to the defence Of our rights and the operation Of the
notice. We presume the discussion will now ter
inmate in few days; and we beg the patience Of
our readers whilst we continue TO dedicate the COL
umns Of the "Union" to the protracted debate. We
have no doubt the attention Of the House will soon
be directed to other phases of the question, well
as to those other matters of great national
ment which have been long kept in the shack
ground" by the great question Of the day. The
reduction Of the tariff must now come up at no dis
tant period. ra-
Il has become subject of sincere regret, that,
with heavy majority Of the friends of the
administration in both houses OF Congress, some
prompt and Efficient measures have not already
been taken to carry out the Recommendation
of the message with respect to the notice,
against which so small a comparative portion Of
the democratic party has taken ground We
cannot help considering it as most unfortunate,
in view of the general harmony which prevails in
our ranks out of the doors Of Congress, that in q
body which is supposed to reflect SO strongly the
will Of the people, so many members should
feel themselves compelled by the force of their
impressions, to hesitate upon the question. No one
can be more disposed to allow for the honesty Of
these convictions; no one frceyolernte such
a diversity Of views in those who conscientiously
entertain them but humbly think that our
| friends do not exactly respond to the voice
of the country. What President or this repub.
| lie put forth message that elected
more enthusiastic appreciation than Mr. Folks
From all quarters Of the country, among those who
strove to elevate him to his present ustrious posi-
ZION, there seemed to be rvalship in the manfes-
tations of gratitude and admiration, especially on
account of the frmness, decision, and moderation Of
the President, touching the policy to be pursued
| with respect to the Oregon controversy. There
can be no mistake upon that point And since the
debate upon the proposed notice" to Great Britain
| opened, has there been contrary development of
the sentiments of the democratic partyi Far other
wise. Some of those who hesitated giving their
| support to the President upon the question of
"notice" having observed the peaceful efficacy of that
| recommendation already displayed in the tone Of
the British press, dismssing their alarms, and
are ready to attest the sagacity Of our chief mags-
| trate.
| As sure guarantee against all serious divisions
in ranks through the agency Of this Oregon, or
any other question: rely implicitly upon the in
tegrty and shrewd foresight of the masses that COM
pose the democratic party There is not plain,
nonsense man in the country, who does not dis
Germ the game which the opponents of the adminis-
tration this moment playing. We acknowl-
edge that, on the question Of notice, some Of the
wings are actuated by strong sense of public du-
ty. But it is impossible not to see that, as party,
they quietly folding their arms, preserving their
strength organizing their forces, preparing for the
great struggle which is to come, and chuckGng at
the separation Of some of our friends from the
measures and nominations of the administration, or
enjoying the temporary dissensons and divi-
sions which occasionally appear in our own ranks.
II is said that strong and successful party
scarcely ever know how to use their power
to advantage. Prosperity ruins them, unless
they il with wisdom and moderation. Hence
the defeated party are more closely Knit together
by their misfortunes they waive all miner differ
ences of opinion, and more firmly unite together.
They are disposed, too to throw frebrands into the
ranks Of the majority, and kindle the flame Of
discord among them. Such is the policy and the
course Of the wings. Is there nominee who is in
the least offensive to small portion Of our party
The wings are sure to throw their whole weight into
the scale Is the reduction ofhe tariff distaseful
minority of the democratic partyl The wings are
ready to lend them their aid to defeat it. Is the no.
tce recommended by the Executive certain por-
ton Of the wings may consult their own wishes
upon the subject, but the great mass Of the party
obey the peculiar laws Of party opposition, and
they rally in resistance Of the measure.
| 1t becomes the republican party, therefore, who
obtained success by their union, to preserve this
union as the Of retaining it, Is il not there
fore, peculiarly important that we should all be able
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