The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-15 00:00:00

AMERICAN NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA.
LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.

The steam-ship Caledonia, Captain Lott, arrived here
this morning, bringing New York papers to the Ist inst.,
being nine days later intelligence than previously received
The Caledonia makes the passage under ten days from
Halifax. The Caledonia met the Acadia, which left
Liverpool on the 19th of June, about midway between
Halifax and Boston.

It would appear from these papers, that the appoint-
ment of Mr. M'Lane, as ambassador to England, is ap-
proved of by all parties. The organs of the Whigs and
of the Loco-focos speak alike favourably of him as an
honest and clever man, and one unconnected with any
political party. The appointment has special reference
to the adjustment of the Oregon question. It will be
found, when the facts are clearly stated, that the discus-
sion of this affair at Washington ihas ;reached a point
wbieh renders. it desirable to have a particular proposi-
tion submitted to the British Government, and Mr.
M'Lane takes the mission on this ground. This matter
is subject to much controversy in the American papers.
.The Government paper says :
"We congratulate the country ou the appointment of
Louis M'Lane as Envoy Extraordinary. and Minister Pleni-
potentiary to London. He has been invited to the public
service without the slightest solicitation on his part. This able
and experienced gentleman accepts the office of Minister at
the most distinguished court in the world at one of the
most eventful crises which could occur in the relations be-
tween the two countries, and when the most important inte-
rests of his own nation are involved in the issue. He carries
with him to the Court of St. James's great talents,
extended experience, particularly at that court, where he
formerly represented the interests of the United States with
great distinction. Prudent, firm, and sagacious, he will
assert and maintain the rights of his own country, without
violating the respect which is due to the British Government.
He is orthodox on the great questions which now divide the
country; and in none more so than on the important questions
of Texas and Oregon."

Mr. M'Lane has occupied the position of President
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, at a
salary of 6,000 dollars per annum. He tendered his
resignation on being appointed to this mission, but it
being understood by the directors that Mr. M'Lane did
not expect to be absent from the country for more than
six months, and that he would then be willing—nothing
happening in the interval to alter hid determination—to
resume the performance of the duties of the Presidency
of the Company, declined to accept his resignation, but
agreed that he should have " leave of absence," and that
a President pro km., should be appointed in his stead.
Mr. M'Lane is expected to arrive in Liverpool by the
next homeward mail steamer.

The only item of much interest in the papers of this
arrival, is the proclamation of President Anson Jones,
of Texas, announcing officially the proposition of
Mexico in treat unconditionally as to the independence
of Texas, and ordering a cessation of hostilities in con-
sequence.

The following is a copy of the document which was
promulgated at Washington, Texas, on the 4th of

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