Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-20

cent IS in the habit Of conccang facts when lie
undertakes 10 communicate with Congress He
was confident that Mr. Polk would make any
sacrifice 10 preserve the peace and honor of the
country. The !imid and fearful might paint in
glowing colors The horrors Of war, but il was
enough Tor us 10 ask, as Oregon in ruth the
territory Of the United States" II VIC were sat
ished that our lille was good, il was our duty 10
maintain and enforce it uirhou, regard 10 Ike
value OF The territory. He objected 10 The prin-
clnle, however, that those who had nc, cried "All
Oregon or none," had not GOT American hearts
and that any enc who admits thar England has
claims possesses British soul and British feel
inss. He also objected 10 The impula,ions cas,
upon certain gentlemen about warmth and spirit
in relation 10 Texas, and lukeisarmness in re-
la,ion 10 Oregon" He nigh, with Justice re-
tort by saving that many who were lukcwarm
about Texas, were very warm with regard 10
Oregon.
Mr.. HANNEGAN, in explanation. said he had
been afraid when the Baltimore Convention pro-
claimed for Texas and Oregon, that when the
first was gained, The contest with regard 10 the
later would be "Panc iai,hr
Mr.. COLQUITT said that the calmness in
relation to Texas hal been manifested before the
Baltimore Convention.
MIR. HANNEGAN said it had not.
Mr. COLQUITr proceeded, and in en- Ella
stated, among other things, that diMorvH il il did
not give tile and occupation, still gave occupa-
ton 10 the natives and exclusive right 10 he dis
coreIerS 10 frcGt rit he nnttres for the SOIL He
objected 10 binding the Picsit'en, 10 the literal
meaning ot his declaration When a man said
Il thing was unGuestioEabe, he, of course meant
according 10 his own convictions To hold The
President Ia 81, 40, and the clear and unquestior-
able title, instead OF backing him, was more like
backing him into corner He complimened
the speech OF Mr.. Hanneeap, as far as il
went for fright" and highly euosized The West.
he animated that il war should come, our
main dependence must be npan The West.
They were always game, aid lie must say, that
ne had all his life hGcd = true game cock.
Win regard 10 The speeches about swan, OF pa
lrioism, failing from the faith OF our Sizes"
&c, all he had 10 say was, that though he should
vote for the notice, vel that was nndoing con-
vention entered into by our fighting fathers. As
TO "honor," and all that, our predecessors 10 puI-
| chasing Oregon from Spain, had bought out ii.
Tie when England was in possession Of The p!eini-
ses. The immortal Gen. Jackson had allowed
The Convention 10 rest for eight wears and he
therefore thought il unius, 10 impuyn lie patriot
ism Of those who had only followed the example
OF thai hero. After further remarks, MIR c. gave
his reasons AT length for voting for The notice,
among which were, that il would prevent war;
tend 10 compromise or other honorable settle
ment OF The dispute, ard render England more
disposed 10 hear reason. Mr. DIX has the floor
for 10 morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. JACOB THOMPSON offered ,esolu-
ton, varied from ;ha; OF Yesterday, 50 as Ia re-
qulre the clerk 10 cause 10 bs furnished to all he
reporters copies OF all documents furnished 10
members. By The aid OF he previous question
| il was carried by vote of ] Is TO SO.
MIR. K. SMITH presented resolution accom-
panied By the proceedings ofa large public meet
ire in Illinois, in avor OF authorizing The Preei-
ient TO open negotiations for The purchase OF Cuba.
Objection being made, tic resolution lies over
On motion Of A.r. BROCKENBROUGH \
resolution was adopted authorizing the President
in his judgmen. he shall see fl, 10 negotiate COR
apostal convention with Spain.
A bill 10 amend The Judiciary system Of the
| United States, was introduced, read twice and
committed.
Mr. BAiLf Of Virginia offered resolution
| calling for information as Ia The condition ol Ger
tain vessels urou the stocks The resolution was
adopted
Mr. BAYLY presented memorial hom the
licensed pilots 81 Tie Sia:c oi Virginia, praying
the repeal Of In &c, OF Congress concerning p;-
lois, passed I'd oil March ls31-which was Ietcr.
| red 10 the Committee on Commerce
Der o.! The Committee on Ways and Means hav-
ing cory Of The Tariff project of the Secretary
oil leTIeaSuIy il his possession 10 haveil pint
ed for Ike use o! The flcuse II was, however,
laid on The table By large majority
A large number 81 private and local bills from
the Senate were taken up, read twice, ard refer
! red 10 appropriate committees.
! a fer the reception OF large number of re-
| ports from committees, the House resumed the
] az
with he amendments reported from committee uf
| the whole.
Mr.. ADAMS Addressed the House in favor Of a
mn!e liberal construction Of The Pension Laws,
and in defence Of The claims Of Widows.
The House, on motion 81 Mr.. MCKAY, then
went into Committee Of Tie Whole on The State
OF The Union upon The Indian Appropriation Bill.
MIR. BowfiN Of Mo. was called 10 the Chair.
The reading oflhe bill occupied The Clerk near
| ly an hour. Several amendments were offered
| in relation 10 The purchase OF Indian titles.
The Committee rose between three and four
| O'Clock, without coming 10 any conclusion upon
The bill.
Mr.. HARALsoN, Chairman Of The Com.
miliee or Military Affairs, gaze notice thar to-
morrow he should move 10 call up The bills re-
ported from the Committee on Military Affairs,
and particularly The bill in relation 10 raising Two
regiments OF mounted volunteers.
The House then adjourned.
The object OF The resolution OF Mr. Rrocken-
brough, relative % The opening OF postal con-
venlIon with Spain, is Of importance. Il has
| specific reference 10 The Island Of Cuba with
which The eopIc oi Florida desire 10 have more
| frequent intercourse bya steamboat mail, TO run
down both sides oflhc Florida coast, from Key
Yves. 10 Havana, as would have been seen by an
other resolution offered ~ him, had not objection
been made. Our government wishes 10 establish
lire Of steamboats, 10 Havana by Jamaica, TO
connect acros, the Isthmus Of Panama with our
Pacific squadron and convey letters and order,
| for our whalers and other commercial marine in
The Pacific. We have already The necessary postal
conventions except with Spain.