New-York daily tribune., 1846-01-17
Our Foreign Relations.


and Jools' who according to meek spirited coten
porary) are alone in favor Of allowing Notice 10
given to Great Britain for termination of the Joir
Occupancy of Oregon, is very generally rega'oe
by the fsr-seeing friends of Peace and prosperity
wise and timely movement ], happens 10 pus
seasopable extppuisher on an absurd report &c
afoat by another cotemporary Purpofi'ns ..'a' ~
c,v h.d vy;ttep TO Washington counsciing III
Ubis Senator's To vote In solid phaian1 against eve
-. -seo,o.,,;on IN eye the required Notice. Mr.
c,sv vond be "a unlikely to send such Instruction.
-, u..,,.Iv n, govern the conduct Of Wing Sen
s,o,. nj w Washingion as they would to be controhec
tbersby. We ercjoice, however, that JOHN ]. CRIT
-yunEy. the only Senator present from Kentucky
and the man who enjoys the confidence OF Mr. Clay
az intimately and thoroughly as any one living has
snbpnitted th roposition-socautious so moderate
~ euarded that we trust it will be supported by
,,.;ory of the Senate and ultimately of the House
alan There is nothing savoring OF swagger, OF ir
rita,oo, or of defiance. Itlooks to peaceful measures
on,v N terminate the Oregon dispute, and 10 that
and requires an early resumption and pointed prose-
coton of diplomatic efforts adjust by Treaty the
ts sog pretensions of the U. States and Great
a-;,.in 70. .pecting Oregon. Why should not even
c.,boun nd his friends come in to the support
of these Resolu;io1sf
TINE. il would have Seen wiser and Deter every
- haze abstained altogether from any action
-, the mart of our Government with respect 10 ore
.o,ld tho whole matter have been put back
s,hs,e II was few years ago and left there "
wise and masterly inactivity was, when Mr.. Cal
bouu so pronounced il; the true policy OF 'nS 0ouh
,rv.7 Under that policy, herdsmen and caiiiva'ofs
from among as would have gradually suppiah'eo
in Oregon The trappers and boatnen of the hudson
Raw Company, and would have moulded thai coun'
t,v ~ independence fitness TO enter the Unioa' as
experience should prove most desirable. but no"
the, came thousands of cur People have been precip
ita,ed into Oregon, aided by the arms ana treasure
of the Union, sedulousy imbued with hostility 10
British authority there, and intent on securing the
entire region 10 the States at an early day and by
Tho sbor,est means-now that the whole matter has
been dragged before the world by a resolution OF
the Polk National Convention at Baltimore, end the
iterasons Of the Presidents Inaugural and Message
now that the only choice left is between allowing
the notice to be given in an inofeHsIve and peace
invoking FORM and permitting the Impression to be
given that the Whigs had thwared the President on
the subject and surrendered Oregon to the BRUSH
I'VE believe il the wiser and safer course to colhe
the President with power to give the Notice when
he shall think proper to do so, at the same time sug-
gesting negotiation as the proper mode OF bringing
the Joint Occupancy TO close. Divest the subject
of Party aspects and the hope of Party advantage.
and our People will not precipitate themselves into
War.
" hpt pt
Mr.. Critenden were offered directly upon the re.
lection of those Of Mr.. Allen. The mischefs which
have been anticipated from the elevation of the
Ohio balloon to the Craftsmanship OF the Committee
ON Foreign Affairs will not be experienced SO long
Us the Senate exhibits the independence and decision
it evinced in promptly laying on the table his reso
lutons protesting echo the sentiments OF the Pre-
eident's Message respecting the balance OF power
ON this Continent and the right OF European ma
tiens to plant new colonies here The objections Of
Mr. Calhoun to these windy resolutions are substan
TALLY those urged by US against the Presidents i'll
timed vaporing on the same subject in his Message,
only more forcibly expressed. Hear Mr.. Calhoun
Mr. CALHOUN opposed the Grantins of leave intro.
duce theee revolutions. He thought it would be better
for them reflect II the resolution should be received
how far they prepared carry it's obects into e
feet No could view with stronger feelings than he
did the of the powers OF Europe this
tinent and he took the opportunity far his
information extended that the interference Of the French
and British Governments in thu affairs Of Buenos Ayres
wns au outrage almost unprecedented But 1t WAS
great question whether should take the guardianship
Of the whole continent under protection proposed
by this joint resolution. Had reached such stage
OF maturity Were prepared to take that course OF
pohcys II so, would have be directed
b. different of policy from that heretofore
pursued Nit be determined TO take the inmat-
lt f.t 49, Al.
energies Of the country be put forth for state
Of preparation. This whole subject required time
and at this particular moment no afraid that the
adopuon of the resolution would have beneficial Of
feet In our foreign relations with the world The Presi.
dent had n6e in relation 10 the sub.
ecs and he Mr C did deem necessary that there
should be any expression the part the Senate Ell
sher of appreciation dsapprobution Even the decla
ration Of Mr.. Munroo was regarded question OF
doubtful propriety by many wise heads He at the
tho tina lt was made far younger than now, and
gave 10 A his approval hut had since beard that nego
stors then abroad complained that had mlschevous
bearing our relations with foreign powers But one
thing wss certain the annuncation OF the resolution
would lead, practically. to no good effect. We ap
preaching great events which calls for reflection of deep
est ssolemny. We have arrived junction where two
roads fok Ono leads 10 the right the other to the left
and decide take other at this session
the oesnes of ths country and the continent in grea
measure depend for good or for evil.
He against the resolution, unless Senators Wen
prepared TO so and meet all contingencies whicl
might result. If would be compelled take thi
stand orth A our strength oecoiDs great lltar
government and be determined to repel all foreign inte
ference with the affairs oths continent With great d,
ference to tho Senator from Ohio. il he was really
carry into effect the principle involved in hi
resolution instead of introducing in general form b
ought to introduce calling the government
interfere In behalf Of Buenos Ayre 10 be prepared
take that republic under protection, repel the inter
ference of France and England in her concerns ih
part OF wisdom select wise ends In wise manner n
wise man, with fun understanding of the subject wout
pledge himself by declaration do that beyond th
power of execution and without mature reflection as Il
the consequences. There would be dignity in it
True dguify this 70 be prepared TO make good de
elarations So with the government If we make III
declaration ought be prepared carry Into cec
against all opposition With these views he direc
opposed granting leave to introduce the resolution
an6 before he resumed his he asked for the Yea
and Nays
Mr., JAaNAorN moved to lay the motion on the table
which carried by majority Of % to % follows
YEAs-Messrs Archer. Barrow, Berrien, Calhoun, Chsl
ners, T. Clsyton J. Clayton. Corwin Cri,,cn1en Ds
via Dayton, Evans Greene, Haywood, Huntington, JSrns
SO. IoAnson ofMsryland Johnson Of Loaisians MeDgfs
Mangum Miller. Pearce, Phelps, Simmons, Upham, Web
ster. Westcou, snd woodbridge-2S.
NArs-@essrs Allen, Ashley, Athsr,on. Ben,on. Breese
Bright, Cameron. Cuiou'tf DickinRon