The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-21

not At the expense of the government Mr. too
had opposed the bill on the ground mat although Ms
Rocky Mountains he had left his post withou authority
from the War Department and was thereorp, upon this
to these objections Mr. Atchison cited the laws relating
to our affairs with the Indians west of the western ron
tier States by which the legitimacy Of this claim &C
cording to the construction Of Mr. Atchison was fully
Mr. JOHNSON, Of Md. reported bill for the roliof
Amos Kendall This bill proposes, as we understand,
to remit fine Of 81 600 imposed upon Mr. r. while Ne
ments for mail services rendered by stockton stokes,
or for expenses Of prosecution and imPrsonnsnt Dai
Several House bills read
OREGON FoREcLosuRx.
On motion Of Mr. MASeuM, the Senate postponed the
previous ORDERS and took the special order Of the
day the resolutions for giving the notice for the dssou
ton Of the joint occupation Of Oregon.
occasion for personal explanation Of his late re-
marks, and some corrections Of their interpre
however, frankly acknowledged that he would prefer
that the discussion Of the title to Oregon should % re-
on some definite proposition Of settlement because. IN
the discussion Of the title before the open Senate the
whole before the world. II would cut Of any
prospect Of compromise Mr. Clayton referred TO the
s IL WHICH II. and
sinuats by reference to the example Of Caius 0rac-
division Of the territory under closed doors Being turn
ed out Of DOORS by the onslaught la Grscchus Of an
indignant people.
Mr.. HAsNrcAr said that it was a ridiculous account
yertsd to BY he honorable senator from Delaware.
lie did not mean to say in referring to the incident Of
history cited from Caius Gracious that there .
probability in any event. Of the Senate being turned out
that Caus Gracious on not being heard turned bis faos
from the Senate to the people without and that from
that day the mode Of address was changed in Roman
Mr.. H, suppose. did mean, that If the Senate in
Executive Session. did not listen to his demands for the
whole or none," he would appeal to Buneembr.
Mr. CLAYroS expressed his pleasure at the Senator'S
Mr.. DIX thereupon resumed his argument from ysstsr-
day II will be remembered that he began yesterday
with the discovery by Columbus, of the
which have since been made by Spanish. Englsh and
American navigator, down to the Convention Of 1873.
He also recaptulasd the times and places Of the 6rs
settlements in the Oregon. He conceived after the ex
animation given Of its merits that our title - derived
ton would sustained in stand il had taken for Tie
security Of just rights while We shall respect the
say the least, exhibited unconcatory spirit In refu
sing to divide the territory She had thrice refused the
s I'll no soSa H ds.
for territorial dominion and for the arrest Of extsn
sion Her laws as extended over Oregon were virtual
and dissolve what Is called joint occupation but
which, in fact s an exclusive occupation Let u *
tend the Jurisdiction Of courts our citizens
Oregon avoiding arss possible connict with sab
ects of British Jurisdiction erect chain Of MILL
Mississippi to the eastern base Of the Rocky mounains
Honor, duty and justice to American citizens required
promptitude and decision He did not believe that the
notice. and these collateral proceeding, would lead
for by treaty i was treaty stipulation Va had the
same right to extend our laws over the territory, under
could surely be taken to the erection Of line Of militia
ry posts within our own domains He did not believe
tically because ali uson had been made the posi-
bility Of England striking sudden blow upon u.s. A
unmssd aggression Il would meet with the universal
condemnation Of all civilized communities. And public
hs 's % INF
The former are as much restrained BY public opin.
ion as the latter Immediate war was altogether out Of
the question. Immediate war was out Of the quss-
ton. Nor did he believe that ultimate war was ct
all probable Collisions night grow Of these events
cate any concession within the limits Of honor II o..
empton from could only be purchased by surrsn-
not be purchased But il war should nrse he would H.
precate that fatal Of undertaking the strength Of
adversary. She in better dition for
than From her inordinate and distsndsd
expansion she contained within herself the vital Princ
pieces but ye, the British Empire exhibited no deci
sive symptoms Of decay. The Senator from Ohio had
her subjects the internal elements Of dscord but
those would scarcely restrain her whore her rights
not like those Of Rome in her bloated disension Of
power-ener vated idle, and luxurious. No, sir. They
are to be found in all quarters OF the the
the Arctic Circle resisting all opposition Of the nation
and Of the elements Yet may be near at hand And
should remember that the last struggle Of the strong
man is always the most desperate, and almost without
exception the most dangerous to his adversary Mr..
as well as to assert them We were strong in ability
strong in means-strong in position Nor were wei
had depicted Our ses-coast was not entirely denud
ed Of dsfsnces had been represented The city Of
by
hat with sklful engineer, very short time would
But the cool and dispassionste Senator turned away
rom all these orebodings Of evil, aud looked with conf
s e
an adjustment Of the present difficulty, honorable
overrulng necessity Of appeal to the sword then
ne would say let MS never lay down until our rights
and the honor of the country fully vndicated and
cured.
Mr.. ALLEN moved that the Senate 90 into Executive
session but gave way to the distinguished senator upon
MS right, and accordingly Col Benton took the floor
The the Senate the attention Of
he people in the galleries. Immediately fixed upon
him. and profound silence prevailed
Col BENTON said he had something to say on that
branch Of this subject just reviewed by the honorable
senator from New York. mir. Dix,) but that with his
more replste with historical facts temporarily,
systematically or judciously arranged, or more uni
indeed, been the pleasure Of Col Benton hear. He
congratulated the Senator in this mastery effort in the
sqursd for himself Col them aid :. Would Spi Lave
title whore the Senator from New York had pl scsd
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hirty years. He th the President in what
= had dome done and in what he had proposed % do.
% advance, and now standing STILL But
he President had given his recommendations with
ut breaking of negotiations. Colonel Benton cor
tally concurred in the offer Of fortynine by the Pres
emit in Difference to the example Of his prsdscsssors
that offer had good effect home, and good effect
broad 1t had sllayed the excitement In England
no wing out Of the Inaugural Messages and had sgoed
feet at home only the renewal Of tsnpsrsts ne
but the great OF harmonizing the
ountry. Its good effect at home was, that Whatever
night be the final ISSUE II made Us Q united house.
;olonel Benton aso concurred with the President in
territorial rights not prope subject for
rbitraen They not proper subject fer drowned
eads any other arbamsnt suggested. He CONQUERED
the rejection OF the proposition n, concurrsd in what
President had offered, and In what he had refused
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