The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-16


The Oregon question is in more doubt and uncer-
tainy than ever and Mr. Folks position is just as
mysterious and as warmly controverted here as
anywhere else. The course which the debate. du
ring this week, has taken, has only thrown more
doubt and mystery over the whole matter. His
now believed that recent DEVELOPMENTS in relation
to what is contained in Mr. Haywood,s sneech
may create entire change in the position of n.r
ties, In the final vote to be taken on this ones,,or
The anti-compromIse, or ultra Oregon men. conn
prlsing about thirteen democrats, in the SENATE.
with two or three wings, according to the bes, cal.
culation, are now gravely veerng towards "mas-
tery inactivity the best policy topursue in order
to keep the question open for future events and con.
tlngencies. On the other hand, the compromise
democrats have been shifting their position and
probably the wings equally divided 80 that il is
impossible to tell what the result OF the vote may be
on the various propositions before the Senate, when
the question shall be taken during the last few
days, speakers are nearly equally divided between
the wings and anti compromise democrats The
wings believe, and assertas OF their own knowledge
that Mr.. Senator Haywood Is the correct exponent
OF the Presidents views while the ultra democrats
deny the Interpretation, and insist with equal peril
nacIty, that he Is against ~ and favor of "a 4O
These different interpretations have been repeated
again and again, during the debates. The matter
has also received an additional cloud of mystery or
rather whole atmosphere OF doubt, by the position
assumed IN the government organ In favor OF 81 40
and disseminating all ideas of compromise on -.
The division on this question, which is paramount,
is lndelible and permanent.
If il be true that Mr.. Polk wishes to negotiate,
and accept the same offer, such as was proposed
last summer-and, should he succeed to bring the
British government to that p0int-probably treaty
may be confirmed in the Senate, nnder the present
state OF feeling the subject; but it is equally
tain, that time will give the ultra democrats strength
and force beyond their present power In the event
of a treaty OF such kind being offered to the Sc
nate, and confirmed, it is possible that the ultra Ore.
gon men, having the question taken from them,
may be absorbed In the other section OF the demo
cratic party, in process Of time, and ultimately dis
appear But 1t is evident that all these calculations
depend upon the temper OF the British government,
and its desire to offer or accept such treaty Many
the task-that the British government will never
agree to such treaty, make any offer other than
making Columbia boundary lint, perhaps, that
in dspne
In either case, however, short OF the absolute line
Of 49, Mr. Polk cannot agree to any treaty; so that
the difficulties surrounding this question are In
This mysterious and complicated condition of
affairs, from Its connexon with question involv-
Ing peace or war, appears to have risen from most
remarkable cause. Mr. Polk has always been CON-
mended for his capacity IN keeping his own coun-
sel-for his power IN possessing shut mouth on
public affairs According to the best statements
given, this peculiar personal trait has been the cause
ties surrounding his position. AT the commence
ment OF the session, an occurrence took place which
sets this in clear light Two Senators, his politi-
cal friends, in company together, called to see Mr.
Polk, in order to ascertain his views the subject
of the Oregon question, az TO enable them to give
him their support understandingly When the ques-
ton came up, Mr.. Polk talked very freely on the
subject, and after some time, both gentlemen being
members of Congress, appeared to be satisfied, and
withdrew. After reaching their apartments, 1t struck
them to compare notes, and the impression on their
minds relative to the points in the question OF con-
troversy with Mr.. Polk. One thought that Mr..
Polk was willing to settle on the 49th paralelwhile
the other gentleman had very different opinion,
and believed he in favor of "a 40 Hero is
the most singular illustration OF the peculiar capa-
city Of Mr.. Polk to conceal his vews for, yet while
these two apparently seemed to concur In lore
gone conclusion, afterwards both disagreed. One
believes that Mr.. Polk is in favor of 40, while the
other is equally confident he favor OF 81 1870
that the whole matter is left in indescr bable
doubt, confusion and mystery than ever.
Now, waa. ,s the best method 70 solve Mr. Folks
some commentary on the Baltimore Convention, by
ascertaining public sentiment on this question, at
the polls If this be his object, the sooner the people
the polls, the sooner will Mr. Folks mind be reliev-
ed and he be able to speak out plainly and plumpy
the occasion. There Is not, Perhaps, any necessity,
nor would IT be proper tor him to speak out plainly
to the world what his views in the face OF the
negotiation now going on but il Is singular fac.
that when Senators call on him in confidential
manner to ascertain his sentiments, that those Sc
majors come to opposite conclusions as to what his
views are on this important question. How this sl
gular mystery will be unravelled, no one seems 10
know here-every one entertalns different opln-
ION.
Mr.. Calhoun has the floor for Monday, in the de-
bate in the Senate; and no can describe the in
tense anxiety that Is every where manifested to hear
what he ID to say on the present mysterious po-
siton OF the Oregon affair Statements have gone
81 sptsv hots NJ EsI-
houn and the President, in which certain ar
rangements were made, justifying the belief that
a new attempt has been made to offer England
the 10Th parallel again; or invite her to make
that offer This statement Is entirely errone-
Mr., Calhoun has had frequent interviews
with the President, and probably expressed his
opinions to the best mode OF negotiation but II
is very evident that Mr. Polk did not commit him.
self to Mr. Calhoun TO any extent, raore than he did
to other members OF Congressman he has drawn
his own conclusion-and this is the principal cause
of the division in the ranks OF his supporters
a division which ii ID impossible to heal
The ultra Oregon men, from the Western States,
express themselves with tine strongest feeling, that
no attempt shall be made for negotiation at all.
They are also taking new turn on the tariff ques-
subject. So that the Oregon question has taken
such direction now, as to throw into doubt ami
uncertainty the whole measures OF the Executive,
during the present session OF Congress As soon,
therefore, as the people take up and express their
opinions, the sooner we will come to speedy DE-
termination.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1876.
The Daily Times Us. the U. s. Senate Progres Of
the archaeological Ressdt-7hs Hon.
Mr. Gordon and "the Doctor"-7hs Explanation
of Mr. Gordon ,nodmisssbie-Mr. BawcrQft--
Mr. BNehanan-Yon Mr.. HiAiard-Debdte IA
the House on The 7drif-7hwwder St0m-Shm
ming up of the Doings of ConpSs-Ine Wheels
Checked by the Oregon Boundary, &c.
The committee of investigation OF the Senate,
composed of Messrs. Jarnagin, Benton, Dickinsca,
J. M Clayton, and Turney, in the case Of tie
DAILY Times, OF this city, versus the U. s. Senate,