The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-02

burden Of taxation would fall on the mercantile
class; and in the West there is vague presentimeni
that another generation will cross the Rocky noun
tans, and launch its aeets on the Pacific Such mo-
lives and tendencies as these a wise and firm gov
eminent would seek only TO correct and restrain.
But we question whether Mr.. Polk has the inten-
ton OF the power to do either one or the other; and
we are fully prepared TO learn that he is exciting
what he dares not attempt 70 control"
Truly, Mr.. Polk is under great Acknowledgements
TO the London Times for the gratutous advice which
it is polite enough TO give him! Whether il under
stands the policy of Mr. Polk, or whether he viii
take the advice Of snemy, are other questions
which will not discuss but the Times" is still
behind the age in its facts Highly il seems now
to appreciate the of the western people, IL
does not yet sufficiently understand the expanding
energies of free people. We assure it that the
West will not require another generation 10 &C
complish the prodigy which "The Times" fore
shadows. 1t is reserved to the present generation
even to "cross the Rocky mountains" and to launch
their bold barks in the waters Of the Pacific.
In connection with this same topic, we beg leave
to give one piece Of advice in return the "London
Times" Let il not trust too confidently TO the
sources Of its own country. IL tells US, IN the last
sentence Of the article before US:
"AR for ourselves, the .Gseissi dstsnes Of otu
positions In The country and the Columbia, Is all re
hare NJ present 20 proeids tr5 but u the provisional
treaty be terminated by either party, the principle
of Joint occupation will cease, and our original
rights TO the country will be revived y their full ex-
TENT
We know that the English statesmen are Of opn-
ion that this is very easy natter that, in OF
war with the United States, the English government
will be able, by their large feet and their steam yes
ses to transport sufficient number oftroops to drive
us out OF Oregon. In this position, let them be as
sured, they are counting without their host. Our
resources for occupying and defending Oregon are
superior to their own. To send their troops
from the East Indies, or around Cape Horn,
or through Canada, is not a very easy work to ac-
complish-not SO easy rs for us to despatch suf
fcient portion Of that numerical strength Of the
West, with which it idly attempts to Brighten Mr..
Folks imagination. IL will prove more fearful to the
British than to him. Let the standard be raised for
march the pass of the Rocky mountains to the
valley Of the Willamette and the banks Of the Co
lumbia, and thousands Of adventurous volunteers
will hock to tho banners Of their country. They
will not wait for Whitnrys railroad to transport
them. A few wagons with provisions, and fine
horses and "the adventurous habits Of new peo-
pie :" will be sufficient to the difficulties Of
the experiment The praires will furnish large
quantities OF grass for the horses and thousands OF
bufaloes for the men. The South Pass Of the Rocky
mountains presents no serious impeachment to the
march Of our volunteers and to the transportation Of
sufficient artillery to batter down the British posts
the other side ofthe mountain. Fremont says: "From
the impression on my mind at this time, and subse-
quently on my return, should compare the elevation
which we surmouned Immediately at the pass, to
the ascent Of the Capitol hill from the avenue, al
Washington" A march Of two or three months,
land more or less according to the energy Of the
equipments, would bring the volunteers of Missouri
into the field Of action beyond the Rocky mountains
The few weak forts which the British possess vii,
present little obstacle the enthusiasm of our troops
and with these forts in our hands, the Hudson Bay
Company, with their presents, will lose their inhu-
enee over the Indians. We succeed 10 their power
over them, to be exercised with more mercy, but
with equal success in our hands.
We have sufficiently expatated upon this subject.
But we hope there will be no occasion to draw upon
the exhausess resources and adventurous habits
of the West" for purposes of war. We wish them
a more peaceful direction. We desire peace in
Decd but let us repeat again and again, it must
be an honorable peace. Peace has its glores as
well as war; and if the rights and honor of our
country permit we should prefer the ploughsharc
to the sword.
But enough Of the "London Times" for the pre-
sent. We ask no forbearance for ourselves from
that British organ. We expect no justice for our
country. The journal which did not blush to get
up the ridiculous story Of the Missouri shacklcs has
not sufficient discretion 10 make its venom effective
against us. .. .. ~. ...... .. .. .
And the great truth is that the more we examine
whatever has bean urged by British diplomats and
English editors the profound is our impression
that our title to Oregon has a solidity which will
stand the test of s'tslents and of time"