Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-20
Correspondence Of tie Richmond Enquirer. ]

Correspondence Of tie Richmond Enqn,rerI
WASHINGTON CiTr, January II, 1916.
The Oregon question is sill the rage, and The
all-absorbins topic before Congress and the coun-
try-and hence is of exciting interest in Europe,
as calculated 10 produce war between two OF the
creates, nations on earth. In the agitation aud
political eonvusion produced by its discussion,
are found all the elements, segmen's fractions
and factions OF parties united, acting in concert,
or changing from, and flank. Texas and Anil
Texas men, Democrats and Wings, are seen
hand in hand; and many Democrats, who were
though, TO be indissolnbly united in relation 10
Oregon, and in support OF the Administration, are
found Numerically opposed.
Many are for giving The twelve months notice
stipulated BY the treaty OF 1927, with Great Bri-
tain in relation TO the 'ijoint occupation" and in
accordance with the Recommendation of the Pre-
>idenl relative iheretc and many are decidedly
against il. Ii is lille extraordinary that The
Oldest and most experienced member Of the lower
House, (Hon. John O. Adam, } is in favor OF the
notice. and is thus acting with the supporters Of
the Administration.
Many speeches. and some very able, too, have
been delivered, pro. and con. Cobb OF Georgia
has made the best speech have heard in favor
of ii. Bedinger spoke on Thursday, most spen-
didly, agains, it, and was replied to by D9bb'n OF
North Carolina most beautifully and eDectually
this being Mr.. DIS first speech. They both
possess the finest elements Of true oratory.
The "Lone Star" of Whiegery from Virginia
(Pendleton} after repeated attempts, al length OBJ
iainel the floor, and would have spoken to-day
10 opposition 10 the notice, but in consequence OF
The death Of the Hon. VIM. Taylor, one Of his
colleagues, the House adjourned, alter an appro-
pirate notice aud eulosy BY Gen. Dromsoo!e.-
II is expected, however, that the Lone Star will
speak on Monday next, and will moi only shine,
but blaze.
You will be nodoub. surprised, when inform
you, lha, the whole Virginia representation in The
lower House, except Messrs. Dromgooe, John
son and Brown, (now Taylor is dead) will vote
against the notice, and thus act in opposition TO The
wishes OF the President. This seems little re-
markable when il is remembered, that all these
gentlemen, except the clone star" were elected
as firm and steadiasl supporters OF The Admins
traton; bul il they believe that they are thus ac
ing in accordance with the wishes OF their con-
si,uency, why, then, lie, them so ahead and tear
not. But am fearful they will rue il, and this
shall regret exceedingly. The object, however,
will be arained-a majority OF both Houses
will be in favor OF giving the notice, and The vote
will be given about the FIRST proxlmo and the re-
markable phenomenon will be presented 10 The
American people, OF The President being sustain
ed and enabled 10 consumu,ate the mos; impor-
Ian, issue which may be presented during his
ADMINISTRATION, by the support OF his opponents,
and in defiance OF the opposition OF bis supporters.
Those gentlemen who oppose lbe slice 4 fgue that
failure 10 give the notice, and The adoption oil
that "maserly inactivity" SO much spoken OF, will
insure MS all Oregon, aud be productive OF peace
but | cannot comprehend This virginia alb.
slrac,ion" How is il 10 be donel Failing 70
give the notice and extending the United States
Goyernment over al Oregon, will be undoubtedly
considered by Great Britain beliiserent move
ment, which must have lis terminus in war; bu,
give the notice in accordance with treaty Stipu-
laion, and it must inevitably produce tie result
of seuins the vsxed question b. treaty. In This
way, and in this way only, can We avoid war
with John Bull, and COLLISION perhaps, with other
European Powers-ior they all regard US with
Jealous anxiety, il not with tear and envy; and,
in this way, We will be honorab'y prevented from
plunging into war, or being compelled 10 resort
10 the last and wors, OF al! expedents that Of set
Ting this vexed controversy by arbitration. In
deed how could our Government, expect any
thing like justice or equity in an arbitration By
any European Power, when such is the state of
feeling apparently existing towards us by all
foreign Governments and such the hereditary
and inherent terror oil the British name and
such the jealousy towards our Republican in
s,iiutions, and our success in sustaining them,
that no foreign nation had single representa-
tive al the Slh Of January Ball, given in this
CITY upon the anniversary and in commemora-
lion of that glorious day upon which The i'm
mortal Jackson, surrounded by his gallant band,
and sustained by the God OF battles, was ena-
bed 10 destroy, with more than Waterloo de-
feat. whole cohorts of Wellington's veterans. and
cause the American Eagle to flap its wings in
victory and triumph over The defeated and hum
bed British Lion.
Although the old hero was dead, and every feel
ing of national jealousy, rivalry or hatred should
have been consigned with him 10 the tomb, and
the anniversary of The victory SO CALAMITY
achieved as 10 bear the impress OF Omnipo,ent
aid and have only been remembered oy either
nation as a cement 10 bind them together more
closely in the ties of national friendship, and for
ever prevent war between them yet, because
hear relative OF a gallant officer who fell on that
day. is The representative OF the British nation
in this city, and probability OF war discussed,
there was not representative OF any foreign
mower at that ball TO proclaim to the world oy
his attendance there, that ms nation was and
should lie neutral in any collision or arbitration
between Great Britain and the United States IN
relation 10 Oregon.
lie, il, therefore, be proclaimed by every Ame-
rican patriot, give the notice. produce settle
menl by treaty, in which task nothing but what's
right, and subnitto nothing wrong" hui have war
pestience and famine" rather than submit 10 ar
bitralion for there is no neutral power on earth
10 act as arbitrator, as demonstrated oy Inc An
nirersary Ball. 'aChooN'
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