The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-04

del Pals journal published under the auspices OF
the Economical Society Of Madrid, and by Senior C..
Rufno, secretary TO the Spanish Mercantile Confed
Grafton in which, in behalf Of the associations they
represent they congratulate the English freetraders
on the approaching triumph Of free-trade in Eng
land; speak sanguinely Of the progress Of sound
commercial principles in Spain, and advert TO the
mutually beneficial exchange which, they be-
leye, may be effected, Of Spanish corn and agricul
tural produce for English manufactured goods. The
Spanish Mercantile Confederation has been recently
founded at Madrid, on the model of our own league,
with the view Of promoting free-trade principles in
Spain and of obtaining the abolition of those pro-
tectve duties which have produced such banefll ef
fects on Spanish commerce.
AUSTRALIAN EXPLORING ExPEDITlos-This lates'
attempt TO explore the interior of New South Wales
under the orders OF the governor and council moved
of from Paramstta IN the middle Of November.
The party, including officers, consisted Of twenty
eight. They carry on their drays two iron boats 50
made as TO take into two parts, and then they serve
as coverings for the drays. When required to form
boat, the two portions screwed together by
Joining the bulk-head sections and the whole boal
ID ready for the The expedition is also pro-
yded with twelve horses, besides the bullocks for
the drays. Sir Thomas Mitchell will conduct the
party along his former route to Fort Burke, and
thence they explore their way in the direction of
Port Essngton.
The Oregon and Mexican Question in
Europe.
from tho London Times May I5
The slight difference between the two branches Of
Congress, al 20 the form of expression TO be en-
plOyed in authorizing the President Of the United
States to give notice for the termination of the Ore.
gon convention, has terminated we had anucipa-
ted. The point was one Of no real interest or m-
portanoe. We are less concerned with the form in
which the Congress may address the President than
with that in which the President may address the
Brush government and whether the resolution
courteous or peremptory, could afford us no just
cause OF confidence OF OF complaint To certain
extent indeed these resolutions do impose upon the
President the duty and necessity of negotiation and
oomproniise, and so far as they afford him a sufi.
Gent preext for departing from the intractabe views
he has himself expressed on former occasions. But
the nature Of the negotiation and the terms of the
compromise rest wholly with the executive govern.
ments Of the two States and the opinions which
have hitherto been expressed in Congress can have
only an indirect influence the settlement Of the
question. We may now anticipate that the next
mail. from Washington will bring the notice itself
from the President, for official intelligence Of his
having signed the resolution received at the last
moment Of our correspondents despatch of the 30th
Of April.
The suggestion Of some Of the American journals
that since the President had got the power Of giving
the notice, he would keep II IN his own hands for
electioneering purposes Is too wild to be credited
A question involving the chances OF peace and war
and the highest considerations of national honor and
been uiHed with too long already; and although
these sham sgita,ons may be tolerated in the Uni
ted States, because they conduce 10 cernin we'll
known party objects, they intolerabe when they
are directed against the foreign relations Of the |
Union. We are told by New York print thai
" Mr.. Polk, with the peculiar influences surround |
ing him, can now spring the Oregon question upon |
the country whenever he chooses, and thus secure
the decided chance of a reelection" Whether the |
prediction be true or false, is comparatively of little
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that the conduct of the cabinet Of Washington on
this great question will, to certain extent be gov
erned by the pary ntrieues which are already pre-
pairing for the next presidential election. We are
persuaded that the choice OF President by lot from
the Senate Of the United States would be infinitely
less Pernicious to the public interests and would in
sure the services of men at least equal to Mr. Tyler
or Mr.. Polk.
But the main question upon which the affairs Of
the Union may at this moment he said to turn is
not the reelection Of Mr.. Polk or even the OREGON
notice, but the relations Of the United States and
Mexico. We have long foreseen that before the
storm which seemed to be gathering in the horizon
over the coast OF Oregon could burst the peace of the
North American continent might be interrupted by
the effects of the Ration Of Texas and the con-
tinua outrages offered by the cabinet of Washing
ton TO the Mexican government. These aDticipa-
tons have probably been already fulfilled There
Is every appearance that the claim Of General Tay-
lor to extend the frontier Of Texas the Rio Grande
as to the boundaries Of the State, would be re-
sisted by the Mexicrn forces. The final withdraw
al of Mr. Slidell from the territory of the republic
would be taken proof that the frontiers of Texas
were to be settled by force and we have great rea
son 10 believe that this suspension of intercourse will
be followed by Of violence on the part of
the American government, both on the frontier OF
Texas and on the coast of the Pacific. II is posi-
BILE that Mr.. Polk may think it safer and more op-
perfume to crafty the passions he has raised, by
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provinces of Mexico, than by rushing into hostile
COLLISION with England; and if anu incident should
lead TO declaration Of par against Nerico the seizure
Of Port 81 trmeis and Of Upper California, ,ooud be
CONSIDERED az over the Union as sufficient prstert for
ddlourntng the discussion Of the Oregon convention
The general impression produced in New York
by the last intelligence from the South was that war
had commenced, and the excitement which followed
was aggravated by the opinion that the European
powers would interfere to support an independent
government In Mexico under monarchcal consti-
tuition 1t is needless revert to the observations
we have made on more than occasion on this
subject, unless be repeat the assurance that if
ever monarchy is re.established in Mexico il
must oe oy me Will OF the people Of the country,
not by foreign interference. But the attention this
scheme has attracted in America has proved a pow
erful diversion from the Oregon controversy; and if
we are not mistaken, Mr.. Polk will find that, be.
lore he pursues that subject, all his resources will
be required for the defence of Texas, and the pro
jected attack on Mexico We cannot venture n
conjecture as to the fate Of Mexico itself at such a
Crisis, but the most accredited opinion seems to be-
that If Paroles is unable to sustain himself. Santa
Ana will be recalled, and invested with dictstoria
powers.
We abstain from offering an opinion as to the
course which It may be incumbent on this country
TO pursue in the event of hosdtles between Mexico
and the United States until the facts are before u.s.
This much, ho,oepr, is certain that in proportion as
me restless policy Of american government begins 10
bear us proper fruits justly entitled 10 insist up
on an immediate and equitable adjustment of that quss
hon 'oh'ch directly regards ourselves. Very likely
they may be less eager to follow up this affair in its
present state, than they trumpet their notice
to the world But it is turn and our duty to be
eager and resoluie. The difficulties which surround
the cabinet Of Washington are self-sough and self
created. The people may have to bear the punish
ment Of the peoples folly; and the government
which yielded TO its decisions will i'll provide for its
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