The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1846-02-04

OF t---- dollars, Tor The expense OF any mllltaryl
defences which the President may deem neces-
sary on the line Of our communication with Ore
gon. Now the importance of that provision de-
pends on the sum which shall be put in the hands
of the President. All infer from this is, that it
is contemplated that other expenses (and in my
opinion very heavy ones) must be considered as
concurrent measures with the raising of these re-
giments of rfemen. This is not the only mea-
sure that will be necessary, and therefore it may
be doubtful if there is any necessity for wasting
the time of this House in discussing the question
whether these two regiments of rihemen shall be
raised, unless the necessity is made apparent for
their employment Why, what reason is there
that two regiments or one regiment shall be rails
ed at this time? We have heretofore gone thro'
some measures which present prospect of war: ::
we have gone through them and there has been
no war. We are at profound peace with all the
world. Why then increase our military estab-
| shment? 1t must be recoected II at the spirit
which prevailed in this House two, three, or four
years ago was very different as to this matter of
increasing our military force. We who were then
here voted not only to prevent the increase of
our military establishment, but we reduced it by
very nearly one-third. That was four years ago,
when the prospect of war was quite as great as
now, and | will take this opportunity 10 say that
I do not belieUe at all in any danger of ,rar at
this time.
| do not see any testimonials of the probability
of war at this time; but, if any danger is appre.
hended by any gentleman here, it appears 10 me
that the very first measure to be taken-that
which should precede all military measures ofany
kind to give notice TO Great Britain that we
mean to terminate the existing joint occupancy
of Oregon. That is the first measure to be Ia
ken. Howcan gentlemen anticipate war other
wise? Does Great Britain tell US that she shall
take offence at the continuance of the treaty of
joint occupancy? She does not, though have
heard ofsomc question being made in England
whether they shall not give us notice of the ter
mination of the joint occupancy. Yetit is not a
joint occupation, and have been surprised at
the language held by some gentlemen ON that
subject The treaty acknowledges no occupa-
ton of the territory by either party; it is COM
mercial convention for free navigation, but it does
not admit by either party the occupation of one
inch of territory by the other. 1t is no occupa.
ton. But, whateverit it IS, neither party can per-
manently occupy the country without notice to
4 the other to terminate the convention. II is not
treaty ofjoint occupation; it is treaty for the
exercise of navigation rights, commercial rights
and trading rights with the Indians. ltprecludes
the occupation of the country by either party
Exclusive occupation cannot be assumed by Ell
her without notice. Of all the measures foI
Occupancy and for assuming Jurisdiction over cit
zens Of the United States who have gone into
Oregon, and are there in actual possession, notice
is the first thing. Twelve months after the no
tica cho1l how haa11 0iy tho riO 7ul
for the United States to occupy any portion o.
!, the territory they may think proper.
In the bill which passed at the last session
myself moved, as first section to the bill, thai
such notice should be given. The House die
not think proper to agree to it, and passed tht
bill without any notice.
Mr.. CT. lngersoll. Mo-; was put into thu
bill at the last moment.
Y Mr. Adams. But the bill did not pass the Sc
nate, and so the insertion was not material. Blu
: it is a material fact to me, because | proposed
f las constituting the first section of the bill de
clared myself ready then, and am ready now t.
give such notice. [Great sensation.1 hope
will be given, and that we shall do it as the frs
e measure to be taken-to be followed up after
wards by real occupancy Of the whole territory
, clap, which, however, was promptly arrested b.
the Speaker, who called loudly TO order. Blu
!, it is indispensable that we grs give notice.
8 The gentleman from Illinois Mr.. Douglass
: says that it appears to HIM there is game play
ling here-a remark which is quite Incompetent
g slble to me. shall not inquire to what the gen
: teman alluded, but | confess was very muc
= surprised to hear that the committee on foreg
affairs would not report to the House such notice
7 Mr.. G. ], Tngersoll. know of no member O
i that committee who has said so.
: Mr.. Douglass. said so, because had hear
that such was their determination.
Mr.. Adams resumed. | have heard it fron
various qua tiers; and, if the report is delaye,
much longer, shall believe it. laugh1
it is SO, shall deeply regret if majority of tina
: committee shall not be ready to give that notice
All the other measures must depend on that
While we sit talking here about regiments of ri
lemen, and regiments of infantry, and stockad
' forts, and sappers, and miners, and pontoniers
!, Great Britain is arming her steam vessels, equiv
y ping her frigates and line.ofbatte ships, an
sending troops over here to be ready. ,coul
press resolution gioing the notice This day, il
2 hoped that majority of the House could be oil
tanned TO effect the measure.
: Mr.. Wentworth here moved that the rules b
suspended 10 afford an opportunity for such
: motion; but the motion was pronounced TO b
out Of order.
Mr.. Adams resumed. feel myself scarcel
$ authorised to hope that should be successful
: should make motion. But for this wou
), have moved il on the first day of the session.
! Because have so profound sense of the dut
of adhering 10 treaties, feel debarred from III
least act of hostility, or even from meeting hos
tllty, manifested elsewhere, ill notice shall hav
been given. While our convention remains,
Twill Yon no incran sc of army or nnvu M firf n