The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-21
1855


the two. He knew that the anti-corn law eagu,
would be satisfied with nothing else than total ant
immediate repeal of the corn-laws; but there wer,
many persons who thought that the cor1-lawl
ought not to be repealed at ALL His object 10 bring
ing forward this project was twofold; one was 4
meet the emergency in Ireland, and another was u
reconcile the legislature TO adjustment of tho
question. He then entered into some details C
show the reduction which his resolution would pro
duee IN the duties now paid upon the importation Of
grain into Ireland. Having gone through those de-
tails, he repeated his former declaration that if the
representatives Of the agricultural interest should
prefer an Immediate repeal Of the corn-laws to me
continuance OF them for three years, and should
combine with Mr.. Villiers to carry his amendment,
he should accept the amended proposal, and exert
hlmsefto the utmost TO carry II Into law. Al the
time he would not for the result 10 the
House of Lords.
The London Morning Chronicle of the 2oth, du-
ring the result of the debate, says
''This decisive affirmation of the principle Of the
total abolition Of the eom-law will be the subject OF
fervent and heartfelt rejoicing to the remotest ex-
tremites of these islands. Rarely has the Journalist
been charged with message Of gladder import than
that which we have this day the satisfaction Of con-
yeyng TO our readers. The British legislature has
now, after a discussion protracted far beyond the
ordinary limits Of parliamentary debate, deliberately
committed itself to the adoption Of new course of
policy, which--whether we look at the evils that 1t
VIII unuo or prevent, or al the positive results OF
good with which il is fraught whether regard its
direct operation, in liberating and extending COM
merce and yiyfying industry, or It's indirect and re-
moter bearings the public opinion and Legislation
of the world and the peaceful intercourse Of ma
tons--wi he prolific Of consequences altogether in
ealculable, both in duration and extent"
The debate of course, caused quite sensation In
England and the result gave great satisfaction to the
great body of the people But the fate Of Sir Robert
Peeps free-trade project in the House Of Lords is
somewhat problematical. Ii is thought, however,
that body will hardly dare TO check the current Of
popular feeling in favor Of free trade IL the peers
should refuse their sanction 10 these measures, a
tremendous excitement would be the consequence
Parliament would Immediately be dissolved.
The London Times of the Sd Of March says, on
the subject of the important vote in the House Of
Commons, showing large majority IN favor OF the
ministers
Another question may also be considered as dis
missed or, at any rate diminished IN importanee
that is What will the Lords dor With majority
OF only seventy, the premier might have looked for
ward to the tactics Of the upper house with anxiety
had il heen only sixty, with alarm. He may now,
as far as tho safety of his measure is concerned re-
gard them with indifference. The House OF Com.
mons dare not rescnd vote which il has thus con-
frmed by an after recantation. The House OF Peers
will be wise enough TO avoid collision with the
representatives Of public opinion"
THE OREGON QUESTION.
The Patrick Henry arrived on the Sd OF Marcs,
carrying out intelligence Of the refusal Of this gov
eminent to arbitrate the Oregon difficulty. The
news was sent from Liverpool to London by ex-
press Not much was said in the London journals
on the subject though they publish abstracts of the
correspondence between Messrs. Buchanan and
Pakenham. The London Standard, high tory au-
thoity, says
at is with regret we give publicity to the intei-
gence this arrival communicates, inasmuch as 1t is
aC Oh ieh nur form
er hopes of a peaceable settlement Of the Oregon
differences. Mr.. President Polk and his advisers
have now rushed into extremes, and appear deter
mined to place the whole matter in the most often
sive position to England. The President has COM
municated special message to Congress in answer
10 the demand for information to the correspon-
dence and state of the negotiations and, according
10 this message, and its accompanying dispatches
the American government positively refuses to refer
the question to arbitration, and declares that Eng
land has no rights whatever in respect to Oregon
This is going to the full extreme of his previous
declaration as made in his first message; and is the
more determined and offensive, as coming in the
shape of a reply to amicable and honorable over
lures from our minister at Washington"
The London Sun, an evening paper, of the Sd Of
March, has these remarks!
"The American news has taken the public COM
pletely by surprise 1t was not expected to be of
such warke character, though some few people
profess to have entertained the notion that further
delays and difficulties would occur before the dis
putcs between the two governments are finally ar
ranged The positive manner in which the New
York journals speak Of the rejection of arbitra-
ton or mediation by the Senate, has produced
a strong feeling Of Indignation among our COM
mercial circles; and those who have all along
advocated the inexpediency of war, on account
of mercantile connexions, now openly claim a
vindication of the honor of the country at the
hands of our executive. 1t is pretty generally
beloved that we are as well prepared for war as the
Americans; and if there is to be "brush" between
u.s. try the strength of their respective powers, ii
would perhaps be well that it should take place
as speedily as possible. In the reading rooms and
coffee houses this intelligence is the great topic OF
conversation. The feeling everywhere is that Eng
land, having shown as much forbearancs is CON-
patible with her station in the scale of nations, is
now called upon to treat the proceedings Of the
American legislature with the contempt they de-
serve Once the gauntlet thrown down, small diff
fculty exists in predicting the conqueror.
The English funds have fallen one per cent. since
the publication of the American intelligence. The
spectators have been extensive sellers on the ex-
pectation Of war.
We find not word in the London Chronicle, nor
in the Times, which would either of them be better
opponents of public opinion for us than the Stand
ard. On the other hand, the Liverpool papers con.
tain good deal of speculation on the subject. The
Liverpool Courier, of March 4, speaks the tone Of
many Of them, in the following.
"The news by the Patrick Henry, though not de-
disve Of war, is still very important. Two offers
were made, on the part Of the English government
to leave the Oregon question TO the decision of arbi
traitors, and both have been refused by the American
government, on the ground that to consent to sucl
arbitration would be to admit that this country DOS
sessed some claims to the disputed territory. Til,
reason is absurd; and the consequences to which
the refusal may lead may be most caamitous. Blu
the Americans will only have themselves to bam
war should ensue, for England has done all in he
power to bring matters to satisfactory and peace
full issue.n ..'.. ~.
THE DISTURBANCES IN POLAND.
We give the following extracts from the Germa
papers respecting the disturbances which have re
Gently broken out in Poland and Cracow, butt
necessary to warn our readers against placing i'm
plicit reliance in statements which enanate general
from the organs Of the government, and which ar
frequently exaggerated, in order give the authorize
aplausible pretext for arresting persons who Civ
them uncasiness. 1t appears, however, beyond
doubt, that detachment Of Austrians, composed O
a battalion of infantry, a squadron Of cavalry an