The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-01-02

bIt a question regarding some portion OF
distant frozen barren territory, that la
been in dispute for thirty or forty years
have more confidence IN the wisdom
humanity, and intelligence oflhe two Gov
eInments, than to suppose II possible tina
out of such a cause var can arise. An
while say this, will add that perfectl
agree with the sentiments expressed ~
the Senator from North Carolina and IN
Senator from Virginia, yesterday, that
war should come, believe we shall So,
n the whole Union rally round the nationa
standard, united us single man. Befor,
the actual occurrence of war we may bat
tie among ourselves, but when 1t comet
there is no neutral ground to stand upon
But who is there that desires war Non,
trust. All say ii Is to be deprecated an,
avoided, aud | trust tina, every thing vii
be done on our part that honor aud policy
permits TO be done TO avoid it.
But we are now called upon to give no
tice Of the termination Of the joint occu
pancy, and we are told that, connected
with other circumstances, war is to be the
consequence of that notice. Win il be
SO | think II ought not, and will not TN.
less we commit very egregious blunder.
But if, as the Senator says, we are in The
path which leads to war, let us march
slowly and firmly upon il. Let US be firm,
sef. possessed, and slow. We shall not
be the less formidable 10 our enemies y hile
advancing thus, than If We pursue the path
b # reckless Of oil consequences, where
bower il may lead us. Let US, then, ii We
ire TO give the notice, and think we can.
pot well avoid Il, instead of giving The pre-.
Sc notice Indicated, let Us give notice 10
hike effect two years hence II will not
he less indicate our frmness and our dc.
termination. Let Us not act like spite.
nl landlord giving notice to tenon, and
Uniting our tenant 10 the shortest possible
,me, but give time for reflection and ne
kotia,lou. We ought not 10 be hasiy or
areless Of giving insult TO any people,
nuch less TO those whom by character
md by lineage we resemble SO nearly
he question Of settlement Of mere mat.
RS Of interest may he difficult enough,
ul an insult IS much more difficult Of SGT.
emeni between two high spirited notions.
.ct us then, travel on with hrm and stel.
y step, cautiously, boldly, and a, the same
me manIio-tIng a willingness. 70 secure
b amicable adjustment Of difficulties 10
reference to war.
Mr.. Webster sad be dil not propose to
tfer any opposition Whatever to tue pas.
3nge Of The resolutions, though he co1
3o' perceive there was any very gral ne.
essty Cor their adoption. ! d,d no, ap.
ear to him that they charged the com
bitlees with any especial ncw duty. In.
1uiry into tie matter here suggested vas
be ordinary duty Of The comuucc4, and
y did not think there we're auy cNtraordl.
tsry circumstance eNts.lHg which render.
II 1t necessary on this occasion 10 instruct
|hem by a resolution OF tie senate, or t.
|limulale tacm 10 TIVE performance 81. an
Established duty. Nevertheless, he re.
kretted the introduction Of these resolu
lions, combined as they we're vlih the re.
harks which the Senator from Michigan
pad thought proper TO address 70 the sen.
lle, because he agreed with the Senator
rom Kentucky that leir introduction IN
hat manner appeared to give something
y them Of significance winch would Gre.
|ic unnecessary alarm. Every member
NJ the Senate knew, and every man Of ii.
Diligence knew, that unn cessary alarm
md apprehension about lie preservation
Ii thu rsttt,lts. l.
disturbed the business Of the country II
disturbed the calculation OF men IL ue.
(anged the pursuits Of life, aud even, to a
krcat extent, changed Tile Circumstance,
n the whole business Of the country
his truth will be felt more especially by
livery gentleman acquanied OF connected
lth the seaboard. They all knew what
IN immense amount Of property WAS uH4at
bpon the ocean, carried llcrc by our CHI
scns ~ the prosecution OF their maritime
pursuits. They all knew that a Tumor OF
Par, or the breath of rumor Of war,
Fould affect tie value OF that properly
hey oil knew what effect 1t would have
bpon assurances. They all knew what
immense amounts Of property on shore
you'd be affected by the agitation Of pub.
pc opinion upon an lntmaton Of the DIS
|urbance Of the pacific relations existing
between this country and 10. cign States.
Sir, lsail Mr.. W y there are two ways,
10 either Of which Government may pro.
tccd-and when have stated them thlnk .
I will be obvious 10 every one which Is the
Fisest. We may # we choose create a
arm and apprehension. We may, If We
lre wiser, cause no unnecessary alarm,
but make quiet i-l, polite, statcsmaulike
provisions for the future.
Mr. President, | am entirely of the o.
plnIon OF The Senator from Kentucky.
have no, been ablo to bring myself to be.
Ileve tha, war will grow out Of this mat.
Ter, certainly not immediately; and ! /
think | cannot be mistaken when | say
that the recommendations which The Chief
Magistrate has made TO Congress viii not
lead 10 any such result, think 1t impos.
sIble 10 mistake the meaning of the Pfesl.
Dent lilo does not expect var. Look.
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