The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-25
The Admission Of Oregon into the Union
Rejoicing al Washington.

The Admission Of Oregon into The Union
Rejoicing at Washington.
The Washington Union says AS soon as
Il was nolsed abroad that another State bad
been admitted into the Union, that Oregon had
taken her place among the sisters Of the con
fedcracV it was resolved to celebrate The event
in a fitting manner About hal-past nine a
large concourSe of citizens, headed by the full
Marine Band, marched 10 Browns Hoiel.-
After several stirring airs had been executed by
The Band, Gov. Stephens, of Washington
Territory, appeared upon the balcony and
briefly introduced to the assemblage Gen. Jo-
Sc 1h Lane, Senator elect from the State OF
Oregon, who addressed them in few pithy re-
marks.
He said that he regarded the action Of to-day
as great national blessing, every way calcuIa-
ted to strengthen the Uron among the several
States. a bul~ark had to-day been raised on
the shores the Pacific against foreign invaders,
and fresh assurance had been gwen of the
Union. Oregon had been settled by the hardy
and enterprise, from every section the coun-
try and he trusted and believed that her sons
would recognize no North, no South, no East
no west, in the fufllment OF their duties as
citizens Of the whole Union. Gen. Lane then
thanked them for the pleasing compliment they
had seen ct 10 pay him, and retired.
He was succeeded by D. w. Voorhees,, Esq,
United District Attorney for the State Of
Indiana Hon. NJ. II. Nichols, Of Ohio Sena-
tor Green, of Missouri Hon. Charles l.. Scott,
Of california Hon. John Letcher, of Virginia,
ard others, WSo made short coagratnaiory
speeches, which We're received with enthusi
asrn by the crowd.
A procession was then formed and the lines
OF march taken up for the White Hous@, and
the whole space in front of the porch WAS very
speedily filled by an imnen.eiihfong. The Pres
idrnt, IN response to long aud repeated calls,
appeared at a window.
He presumed, he said, from the ha nd4ome
demonstration, that the Oregon bill had passed
+ had not vet come to him, but when il did ht
sincerely congratulated tHerl rtj,r Ia
OF another sovereign State into the glorious con
irderacy OF ofrepubFcs-a State, too, situated on
the very shores Of the Pacific, favored with q
fine climate, eXuberant soil, aud flied with tried
and noble democrats. The elevation of Grnpr-
al Lane, who had proved himself gallant sol
dler IN war, and true statesman in peace, was
also lit subject Tor rejoicing. 1t was an hon
or that he fairly deserved by his eNrs ions 10
bring this new State into the Union. Expan-
sion was III future the policy of our country
towards alone traved alone and opposed IT.
Thanking them for The honor paid him, Mr..
buchanan concluded uy calling for Yankee
Doodle, which was admirably performed by the
Marine Band.
From the Executive Mansion the procession
marched 10 the residence of Hon. Eli Thlyer.
Of Massachusetts,. Mr.. Tbayer thanked them
for the honor unexpectedly conferred upon him
by the visit.
Hon. j. c. Breckenridge, Vice President of
the United States, responded briefly and happi-
ly. 1t aid not amount 10 much in the United
States TO admit new State, for that was done
every year or two, and they expected 10 con-
tinue 10 do il, uutil we had a whole hpm,s-
Phere dotted with new States, from the Polar
seas TO the tropics. He confessed that he felt
deep interest IN this question, in his limited
sphere, and whenever ne could, he gave the
blli push. tie did not doubt that the Presi-
dent would sign the bill on Monday next, and
be expected then 10 swear both Senators in to
stand by the constitution. Being called upon
to say something about Cuba, be remarked that
we talked too much and did loo little When
England wished TO do thing, she did It and
talked afterwards. If the island of Cuba, in
stead OF being placed at the mouth Of the Gulf
Of Mexico. laid at the opening Of the English
channel, Eng land would take it in ten days
lie was in favor of the acquisition OF Cuba
He would not rob for it, but he would act with
any portion Of his feiow-citizens in using all
means 10 acquire it.
A MEETING has been held in New York to
consider the question ofthe increase of pauper
ism in that city. A report was read which
suggested as remedy the sending of the
unemPioyedto TO the west, in accordance with
plans OF the American Industrial Association.
RAILROAD CoNPLETED.-Th Hannibal and
ST. Joseph Railroad is at length finished. and
commenced operations on Monday It runs
clear through the State Of Missouri, parallel 10
The northern boundary, from the Mississippi TO
the Missouri river. This is the first railway
complete to Kansas.
t. dispatch from Leavenworth, Kansas.
states that bill abolishing and prohibiting
lavery in the Territory has passed the Legisla-
ure.
" 1t IS said that the President contemplates
visit 10 Wheatland, on private business, soon
ltter The adjournment of Congress.
17-The Massachusetts, Legislature has made
! grant OF $4,000 year for ten years, to an
ASSOCIATION of banks for the suppression of
notes.
IL The annual Appropriation Bill reported
y the Committee on Ways and Means. in our /
State Legislature. amounts IN the aggregate 10 I
s2,9240o0