Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-13
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
"wednesday Morning, February II, 1870
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM WASHING

Wednesday Morning, February II, Io1o'
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM WAsHiNo-
TON.
We were yesterday disappointed py "o' -.
ing single Washington paper. We no% n',,;
learnt from the Geographic despatch IN Inc naH'-
more papers, that late in The afternoon u t"o"-
day, The resolutions giving the "nolice "e''
passed by the House OF Representatives y '"e
overwhelming vote Of 1853 10 81
Our Correspondent "Macon" furnishes some
interesting particulars OF the great scene ~n.on
attracted crowd Of anxious Spectators ihciuu'ne
The Vice President, the Secretaries OF Slate ana
The Navy, Mr.. Pakenham and other foreign
Ministers.
In another column will be found oriei sKelch
OF The proceedings up TO the time Oh 'oins'-
From the Baltimore Sun we gather me ioi'o~-
ing striking details 1t VII be seen that Toe re-
solution for the naked notice, reported by Inc
Committee of Foreign Affairs, was AMENDED oy
a portion of Mr.. Dromgooles bill ana Fassea ID
that form:
"The first proposition before Inc commi Y, was
Affairs, authorising the President 10 give lhe no
tce forthwith.
AMI. C. ]. Ingersoll moved 10 strike out Inc
word forthwith, and it was agreed TO oy accia-
nation.
"A motion was then made TO amend by Sink
Ing out that portion OF the resolution directing Inc
notice to be given, and inserting when III the
Indictment of the President the public welfare shall
REQUIRE it,. This was rejected by lellers-ayes oo,
noes 1856.
"Alter the rejection OF numerous proposed
amendments, one was offered 10 The effect thai inc
Oregon question is no longer subject oil nego-
lialion or compromise"
"Tellers being demanded, only ten gentlemen
walked through The tellers in The affirmative, Mr.
Mcconnell bringing up The rear, and Mr.. Douglas
leading. The reclamation and clapping al This
tremendous vote in The affirmative, were almost
deafening. Their names are. McCeInand, Hoge,
Ramsey, Wentworth, r. Smith, Mcconnell, Saw
yer, Yell Darragh and Douglass.
IAN amendment setting forth that the Oregon
question is still the subject OF honorable negoIia-
ton, and should by that means be adjusted, was
carried Ayes 100, nays 90. A great uproar
arose, however, owing 10 an alleged mistake IN
the count, and finally second count was de-
manded, but refused. Ayes 80, nays 100. 50
the amendment was declared adopted.
"Afler The rejection of a great number Of
amendments, The committee rose and reported The
Joint resolution 10 lha House, amended by the
substitution of the bill Of Mr.. DTomgoole, sui
mlled some days ago. This BILL after specifying
that the Convention shall be annulled twelve
months after The date of The delivery OF the no,
tce, declares that nothing in this act is intended
to interfere with the right and discretion OF The
proper authorities Of the two contracting parties
TO renew or pursue negotiations, ETC..
We regr,t that the ayes and noes on The pas
sage OF these resolutions have not been re-
ceived, showing in what manner our representa-
lives cast their votes.
We cannot but look upon the decisive vote as
auguring peace On their lace, while the resou-
lions announce that it is lime that this vexed
question should be adjusted, they expressly de-
clare that The measure is not intended 10 interfere
with an amicable adjustment of The controversy.
We have continually sustained The ''nolice, be-
cause We regarded it as tending TO hasten settle
ment of the question. The overwhelming pas
sage CT the notice. in its present FORM convinces
us still more strongly that The question will be ar
ranged with due regard 10 our national rights
and honor.
Saturdays Washington Union presents some
views on this point which strike US as being foil
of force. We adopt them in place OF our own,
repeating that the passage ofthe "nolice" by such
heavy vole and in such a form, increases our
homes and belief in liberal and amicable settle
ment OF the question:
"We promptly say at once, that no patriot de-
sires war with England; that we all dcprecale its
calamities, and greatly prefer an honorable peace.
We have mol the slightest intention 10 buster or
10 insult England. We acknowledge her brave
nv, her resources, and her power. But in Just
and righteous cause We do not fear all her Chi
valry. Let her try to batter down our towns, and
still more, attempt 10 raise serviIe war in the
South; il would react with fearful effect upon her
own interests. 1t would rouse fame in this ma
ton which could never be extineuished until she
was swept from the continent. Besides, the dan
ger which the South would then be in has been
grossly exaggerated. The police of the South
would interpose its shield at once. England
would soon feel The effects Of The increase of our
population every where since the warof 1912 She
would find, 100, still more, how powerfullythe e1-
tension of our thousands ofmiles OF railroad along
the Atlantic border, and penetrating 10 The bold
and popuous spirits oil The West would accee-
rate the transportation Of our troops, and multiply
our means Of attack. We repeat therefore, that
whilst We desire an honorable peace, and do not
intend 10 underrate the horrors OF war, there is
nothing in the threats OF the English papers-no-
thing in the savage tactics of the United Service
JournaP-nolhing in the fancies OF her orators,
or of our own--to deter us from The assertion OF
our rights a, every hazard. II is a strange and,
lei US add, disgusting spectacle 10 see our ora
tors expatiating upon The power Of England, and
betrayinS any alarm al its magnitude. We did
not shrink before it in lSI4-and we will fear
lessy meet it, if necessary, with augmented
means and nnaltered spirit.
"But We do not regard The notice as war. We
believe il is better calculated than any other mea-
sure 10 bring the two countries 10 more serious
consideration Of their position, and OF the best
means of preserving the peace. We do not de-
sire 10 counleIact its effects by any violent or i'm
FASHIONED language. We would treat Great Bri-
ain with all proper courtesy and moderation
So long as the tone of The British press continues
as conciliatory and pacific as it was on the sail
ing OF the Hibernia, We would on our part gladly
initiate their example. We would much rather
oct than o5nSe-carry out The recommendations Of
the message promptly than utter insulting threats
against England. III she wishes 10 negotiate
We cannot doubt that our Government will
frankly and respectfully weigh her PROPOSE
lions. II she presents pyo1et TO which we can
MOI agree, we dUuot not mat IL VIII be declined
with all courtesy. But whilst the last words of
the Secretary OF State in August last still ring
in The ears OF the British plenpotenliary that the
President still cherishes The hope that this long
pending controversy way yet be finally adjusted in
such a manner as mot 10 disturb the peace or in
lerrup The harmony now so happily snbsisting
between The Two nations, il would be fatal mis-
take on The part Of England 10 suppose that we
would sacrifice our honor 10 any fears Of her
power Let her direct her force in the direction
TO which some OF her periodicals have pointed,
an instruction among The slaves, and il would
be the most fatal policy 10 her OF which her states
men have ever been guilty. Even il her iron
Duke were 10 attempt 10 carry it out, he would
soon find his own green laurels whitening on his
brow"
Mr.. King OF Georgia, in The House OF Repre-
sen'atives, on Monday, was so far carried away
by his party feelings and by his affection for his
own (or rather Col. J. w. Webbs) banting Of
Arbitration, that he mol only expressed his full
appreciation OF Mr.. Pakenham's late offer, but