The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-16

desire 70 delay H. do not wish 10 reserve us MOI"
Tors for my posIerity. That would be cowardlee.
II IL was TO come let il fall on our own headson the
heads Of those who had occasioned II. This cow
ardly shrinking Of responsibility IL Incompatible
with the honor Of the American character. But
there will be no war.
He wished to give the ne tce for the further rea-
son, that might perfect otir title to Oregon, which
could not be done under the existing convention.
Terminate this convention of Joint occupancy or
whatever you may call il, and the American settler
as he wends his way TO the Rocky mountains and
takes up his abode in that far-oG country, will find
going with him the protection OF American laws;
the protection of American laws will be with him on
his way to Oregon, IN his slumbers in the dark de-
files OF the Rocky mountains; will be with and
around him when IN the valleys of Oregon he may
pitch his tent, aud build his cabin, TO remain there an
American citizen west Of the Rocky mountains.
But there would be war The mutual inter-
ests of both countries forbid it. England notwith-
standing her extensive warllke preparations, would
not enter into this coniesij although England might
be manning her fleets and floating the ocean her
steamers by hundreds, he did not believe that all
this was intended for the American nation. Anoth-
question is soon to be solved in Europe; there is
another struggle soon TO come that will require all
her force, He referred 10 the death Of Louis Phil
ippe Of France. The moment he shall have passed
from the earth-t is the opinion of a-will be the
signal for a great struggle throughout the whole
Iof Europe. That is the contingency which the
| English dread more than they do the Ore
| gon question; that is the reason for her immense
preparations. But he argued that il would be the
prudent course for US to arm also, TO prepare To
meet her and defend ourselves from the first blow
which il was Great Brtain's policy to strike vigor-
/ Ousy.
Again: as a proof that there would be no war, he
referred to the fact that although the administration
had told US that negotiations ended, yet no
preparations were recommended or asked for the
navy, or for the army; that step taken to
place the country in state Of defence; 10 the fact
that the Secretary Of the Treasury sits down dslib-
eraiey and computes that, after certain number OF
years, there will be certain in the treasury
fact inconsistent with the idea Of war.
The notice being given, the parties being ready
he believed negotiations would be gone into; and we
should be bound by the honor of our nation, IL an
offer came from England, TO accept any proposition
which shall be as good we ourselves have offered.
! He believed were this measure adopted negotiations
would be reopened, and some smicable mode Of ad-
Justment would be hit upon. IL could not be that
two countries elevated for civilization distinguished
for everything that adornB the national character,
would rush blindly into war-which would be war
Of horrors beyond all computation. He regretted 10
have heard gentlemen in the ofths discussion
| talk 80 hIppaDuy Of war OF its horrors he gave a
glowing picture and he declared himself an advocate
Of the preservation Of national honor and our
national rights at every cost, and at every sacrifice.
But war TO he just must be necessary. We must, In
accordance with the strict principles Of national
TO bring about amcabe settlement of the contro-
yersy now waged. Without it war could never be
JUSTIFIED. Have all these means been resorted to, he
asked the question still open; the honor of the
country was not involved as TO prevent its ami
cable adjustment. What was national honor
| IL was, TO do 10 others would that others
should do unto US. National honor must have its
foundations deep on the eternal principles Of truth
and Justice.
| There were other considerations which to his
judgment, were satisfactory to induce him to the
course OF policy he had indicated but he forbore to
detain the Committee longer Were there doubts
| about III He was always in favor of resolving
such doubts in such manner as 10 protect and de.
fend the rights and interests Of this country. To
doubt on this question was to betay the interests
Of the country.
Our doubts traitors,
And make us lose the good we might attain,
By fearing TO attempt
He believed the issue of our present difficulties on
this subject would be peace-an honorable peace;
but while he thought so, he was an advocate of
preparation for every contingency. Were we in
that condition now' He did not wish unnecessary
ly to disclose want of preparation TO the world.
Ii was known, however, TO he our actual condition;
| and he was was willing, tomorrow, to vote appro-
priations for building forty iron steamers of-war.
A voice; "Of Pennsylvania ironi'l
Yes; of Pennsylvania iron, CONTINUED Mr.. P, }
thus afording incidental protection to Pennsylvania
Tomorrow he was ready to vote appropriations of
fifty millions of dollars to place our country in
state of readiness to meet every contingency, al
| though direct taxation might be the result He
assured gentlemen Of the readiness Of the citi-
zens Of Pennsylvania, although now pressed
down with burden of taxation, to meet this ad
diuonal burden If it was necessary for the de-
fence OF the interests and the honor of the
country. Their patriotism and their vaor needed
no praise from him. In the day of trial they would
be found at the post of danger; in the field Of battle
they would be found, "irst in the fight and last in
the retreat"
Mr.. P. having concluded
Mr.. GOODYEAR obtained the floor and spoke
at length In favor of the joint resolution. As this
speech, also, is in of preparation, we lay
over by Mr. G.'s request, any further notice of it,
Mr. PENDEETON then obtained the floor; but
yielded to a motion that the committee RISE which
prevailing, the committee rose and reported.
And then. the House adjourned.
The following petitions and memorials were pre-.
scented under the rule and referred to the appropr-
| ate committees:
By Mr.. NJ l. MARTIN. The petition Of citizens of odge
from the of justice Of said county to Mwaukie The
petition Of citizens of Milwaukee for the object: both
oil which were referred to the Committee Roads and
nails The memorial of citizens Of Maintowoc county
Wi consn for the Improvement of Fox and Wisconsin
Mr. RELFE withdrew from the files of the last Congress
the petition and papers Of Joshua shaw praying compensa
ton for the use OF the percussionlock and primer
vented by him. and used by the United States violation
his letters patent. ."|
By Mr. MOULToN: The petition of Daniel B. Perkins.
praying for allowance in consideration of injuries
ceved in preserving the property of the United States ut
the armory at Springfield Massachusetts, from destruction
by fire. referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions
BY Mr. !. BLACK: The petition and papers of John
Kline soldier Of the late asking relief: referred
the Committee on Invalid Pensions.
By Mr. BOYD: The papers of the heirs Of John Vice.
ceased asking that the pension due for the revcu
honay services OF their deceased father be paid them
By Mr. HENLEY: The application OF the widow John
son, widow of Homer johnson late of Indiana asking
penaton for certain extra services rendered by her
husband as superintendent the Cumberland road.
FOR TWO NIGHTS LONGER AND POS