Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-12-19
Oregon Correspondence.

| We present, as matter OF much interest, pres
ent and prospective, an abstract of the diplo-
matte correspondence relative to Oregon, made
from the documents accompanying the Presi-
dents Message. and compiled from condensa-
tlons; from which Notwithstanding its una
voldable compression into limited compass,
| toleraby accurate idea will we obtained, of
the course and character of the negotiation,
the ability OF our statesmen, and the compare
i've merits of the claims put forth by Great
Britain, and the rights asserted on the part of
this country.
The first is letter from MIR. Fox, the Brit
ish Minister, TO Mr.. Webster, United States
Secretary of State, dated at Washington, No.
vember Is, 1912, covering copy Of part of a
letter from Lord Aberdeen to MI Fox reouest
ing that the United States Minister at London
might be furnished with instructions TO treat
with such person as might be appointed by
England, on the North Western Boundary
Assuring Mr.. Webster that England was rea-
dy to enter into fair and equitable comprom-
Use of the difficulty.
MIR. Webster replies to Mr.. Fox November
70, 1912. informing him that such instructions
wouIdbe given to the UnitcdsState Minister
at London.
Mr.. Packenham writes 10 Mr. Upshur, U.
States Secretary of State, dated WASHINGTON.
February "a, 1914, intimating the anxions de-
sire OF the British Government to come TO
speedy settlement, and proposing conference.
Mr. upshur to MIR. Packenham, February
70, 1874, names Ii O'Clock, A. nj. next day
for said conference.
Mr. Packenham writes to MIR. calhoun. Ju-
~ ~, 1914, announcing that The death of Mr.
upshur Con Feb. 28th) &c. had prevented
prompt attention to the Oregon Boundary and
u al now as Congress had adjourned ii would
be proper time TO proceed with it.
Mr.. Calhoun to Mr.. Packenham. Auuust
1874, appointing o'clock, P. NJ, next dav
Tor conference, concurring with the English
sentiment in desiring speedy settlement Of
the question.
Mr. Z. to Mr.. c. August, 90, IA, agreeing
to the hour.
Inc conference was accordingly held onthe
25d OF August, 1914, and the Plenipoteptiaries
proceeded TO examine the state of the question.
mr.. Calhoun desired proposal from Mr..
Packenham, who said he would be able IN
make definite one at the next conference.
and desired Mr.. G. to be also ready with his
proposal. Adjourned to the 26th August,
when 1t again assembled. Mr.. Packenham
madeza proposal to Mr.. Calhoun, which MIR.
calhoun declined. They then agreed that
more full understanding of their respective
views was necessary to facilitate future pro.
ceedings. II was agreed that a statement of
me views OF both parties should be given be-
lore proceeding farther. 1t was also agreed
tina, the American Plenipotentiary should
make his statement at the nextconference.
and, when ready, give the necessary notice.
Attached to this Protocol is the offer of Mr..
Packenham to take the 49th parallel of Iati.
tude to the Columbia river, and the river to
tne sea; and also TO make free TO the United
cld'es any port or ports which they might de-
sire On the mainland or on Vanconyer's Island
South Of 49o.
Sept. Cd, 1874, the third conferences wa.
held at the Office of The United States Secreta-
y OF State. The American peeotiator gaya
his views of the claims of the United States
10 the portion of the Territory drained by she
Columbia as his grounds for declinino fho
British Minister'S proposal.
Sept. IL, 1874, the fourth conference was
leld at the same place, and the British Minis
Ter gave his views.
Sept. Goth, fifth conference, Mr.. Calhoun
delivered reioinder.
Sept. 24th, sixth conference.
The British Minister states he had read
Nith due attention the rejoinder of the United
states Plenipotentiary that, he did not feel
authorized to enter into any discussion relative
o the Territory North of lat. Ago. which was
understood by the British Government to
oIm the basis of negotiation on the part Of