Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-06-04

klngfs tete day, when addresses Oh congratu-
lation were presented from several public bo-
dies amongst them the corps diplornanque,
headed BY the Apostolic Nuncio, rendered their
acknowledgements and IN their address alluded
TO the sixth miracle which had marred the
aim Of the cowardly paracide.
Mr.. poLg's message, recommending an in
crease Of ihe army and navy, in consequence
Of the state Of relations with England on the
Oregon question, and with Mexico, has at
tracted attention. The message produced ex-
actlg the same effect here as il appears TO have
done in London Every body, on first peru
sal, set it down as warlike; but on second
thought came TO the conclusion that il was not
warlike at all. On the Bourse the effect was
the same; for an hour or two il caused de-
cline in the funds, but afterwards there was an
advance, and the market became firm The
majority Of newspapers think that il need oc-
casion no alarm as TO the peace Of the world
being broken.
The Presse finds that Mr. Polk initiates
the conduct of England in preparing for war,
but finds il grave matter that he should an
nounce that his opinions have undergone no
change as TO the rights of the United States 10
the whole OF Oregon. With such declarations
the Presse says, it is all nonsense to talk Of the
hope of making an arrangement
This language Of the Presse is more remark
able from the fact that some months ago il
declared that England would sooner abandon
Oregon than have any trouble about it. The
Courier Francois says that the message is not
more of menace than Lord ABERpEEN's let
ter and speeches, but nevertheless finds il very
grave. This newspaper has always maintain
ed thatneither England nor the United States
is entitled to Oregon, aud il SEXES this occasion
to recommend the French government TO in
sist on the whole territory being declared neu-
trail
The Steele finds that Mr.. PORK could not
act otherwise than recommend an increase of
naval and military forces; and thar, upon the
whole, the question between England and the
States remains where il was. 1t adds, that
Mexico presents more dangers to the United
States than Oregon, for any annexation Of
Mexican Territory would be opposed by Eng
land, and probably by France, whereby there
would be complete subversion of alliances
and political interests The National, the re-
publican newspaper, does not think Mr.. PoLK's
message changes any thing in the Oregon
question 1t admires the Presidents lirmness,
and thinks that it viii eventually force England
to give up.
Great interest has been excited by the dis.
cussion Of the credits relative 10 the Marine.
The Minister of the Marine had demanded an
extraordinary credit OF ninety-three millions,
for carrying the fleet up TO 40 vessels, of which
20 atoat, and 20 on the stocks; 60 frigates, Of
which 40 atloat and 70 on the stocks 100 cor
vettes, briggs, &c, aud 20 Transports and 100
steam vessels, with 2S,600 horse power.
The Committee Of the Chamber Of Deputies,
nominated to examine the law, proposed So
vessels, 50 frigates, 1870 coryeits, briggs, Sc,
Is Transports, 100 steam-engines of $500
horse power should be placed on two batteries,
TO defend the entrance of rivers; and. finally,
it recommended reduction Of 100000
francs on the ninety three millions demanded
by the Minister. The debate on the ministerial
proposition, and the amendments proposed by
the commission, occupied several days, and
was quite remarkable.
Eventually the Chamber adopted the prop
ositlon of the government by Young the So,
100000 francs. In the course OF the discus
sion, ii was remarked that NJ. THIERs, and
indeed every other speaker, spoke strongly IN
favor Of maintaining the English alliance and
Nj. Theirs also declared, when speaking of
the United States Navy, that he never could
bring himself to believe that, under any state
ment, France could be plunged into war with
the United States.
Among the documents published on this
great naval question is one by the Baron
Charles Dupin, Peer Of France, and formerly
Minister of Marine. II is to show the necessi-
ty Of increasing the navy, and building large
vessels Of war in preference TO steamers. In
proof of his argument, M. Dupm cites the ex-
ample of England. From his remarks on this
point make quotation, to show you what
is thought by one Of the most eminent men in
this country as to the determination Of Eng
land TO go TO war sooner than to the despolled
of ''the sch0le" of Oregon. M. Dupin says
"Within the last six months great war
party has manifested itselfin the United States.
England thinks that in the Oregon affair there
is one of those questions of national honor
which do not permit her 10 cede to imperious
iniunctions. She has feared, especially as the
probable result of a war with the American
Union. the loss Of her immense possessions Of
Canada, New Scotland, New Brunswick. and
other colonies on the continent TO the north of
the great republic. To put herself in posi-
ton to meet all dangers, she has without aifec-
tation, but without MYSTERY, made the most for
midable armament 1t is as iollows:-
armament Of England IN the Atlantic and The
Pacific Oceans, ready to menace the United
States on The Isl January, lSl6.
P'cssels Fiigaies
6 Vessels, decks. 7 Frieates Of 50guns,
6 +" ofS0 guns, A " a. TO "A .
2 20 of74 I" 40
IA Vessels l3Frig. s. IA CorYettes
AZ sailing vessels Of war, commanded by
post-capains, and, moreover, steam lrigatcs
and corvetes, disposable in the Atlantic and
Pacific
INSURRECTION IN PORTUGAL
The north Of Portugal has been the scene Of
an insumectionary movement, originating with
the wine growers, who have risen against the
exactous Of the Government. The country
has been put under martial law. The insur-
gents numbered between 5000 and 1000; they
showed some courage, but were imperiecly
armed.
GFRMANY.-BERLM, April 20--It is
again very positively asserted that the long
promised constitution is, at last, about to be
conceded What is certain, is, that there has
been solemn consultation Of the Cabinet upon
the subject 1t is said that majority Of the
Ministry and the Crown Prince are against
the constitution; but the King himself is well
disposed to give it, being DESTROYS toattach his
name to so great a concession 10 liberty.
Order is established at Cracow. Bands Of
peasantry had been securing the country and
committing many acts Of violence; but they
had returned, or were about to return 70 their