The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is, 1912
Sin With reference to our recent conversation
upon the question of the Oregon northwestern
boundary, when | conveyed 10 you the desire OF
her Majesiy's government that instructions should
at an early period be addressed to the United States
minister in London, empowering him to treat with
such person as may be appointed by her Majesty
on the part of Great Britain for final settlement Of
that question, have now the honor TO inclose to
you the extract of despatch addressed to me upon
the subject by the Earl of Aberdeen, in which the
wishes of her Majesty's government are fully and
satisfactorily set forth. feel persuaded that the
great importance Of tie matter at issue, and the
friendly and conciliatory manner of Lord Aber-
deems proposal, will induce the President of the
United States to beslow hereupon his early and
rious attention.
avail myself of this occasion to renew to you
the assurance of my distinguished consideration.
ii. s. FOX.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, &c, &C., &c.
[Inclosure.)
FoREIeN OFFICE, Oct. 10, l842.
Sin; The radfcatons of the treaty concluded on
the 9th of August between Great Britain and the
United States, were exchanged by me on the 18th
instant with the minister Of the United States ac-
credited to the court of her Majesty.
The more important question of the disputed
boundary between her Majesty's North American
provinces and the United States being thus settled,
and the feelings which have been mutually pro-
duced in the people of both countries by this settle
ment being evidently favorable, and indicative of n
general desire To continue on the be. footing with
each other il has appeared TO her Majesty's gov
eminent that both parties would act wisely in avail
ing themselves OF so suspicious n moment TO en-
deavor g. bn1s ~ settlement the only remaining
subject OF rsrIloriJ difference, which, although not
so hazardous as thar OF the northeastern boundary,
is, nevertheless, even at this moment rot without
risk TO the good understanding between the two
countries, and may, in coG.se OF time, lie attended
with the same description Of danger TO their mutual
peace the question which has recently been ad
justedl speak Of the line of boundary west OF the
Rocky mountains.
You are aware that Lord Ashburton was furnish
ed with specific and detailed instructions with re-
spect to the treatment of this point Of difference be-
tween the two governments, in the general negotia
tons with which he was intrusted, and which he
has brought to satisfactory issue.
For reasons which it is not necessary here TO
state at length, that point, after having been made
the subject of conference with the American Secre-
tary Of State, was not further pressed The main
ground alleged by his lordship for abstainng from
proposing carry on the discussion with respect TO
the question of the northwest boundary, was the
apprehension, lest, by so doing, the settlement Of
the far more important matter of the northeastern
boundary should be impeded, or exposed to the
hazard of failure.
This ground of apprehension now no longer ex-
lists; and her Majesty's government therefore, be-
ing anxious TO endeavor TO remove, so far as de-
ponds on them, all cause, however remote, Of even
contingent risk to the good understanding now so
happily restored between two countries which ought
never TO be variance with each other, have deter
mined to propose TO the government of the United
States 10 meet them in an endeavor to dust by
treaty the unsettled question of boundary Yves. Of
the Rocky mountains
On the receipt of this despatch, therefore, have
to desire that you will propose to Mr.. Webster TO
move the President to furnish the United States
minister at this court with such instructions as will
enable him to enter upon the negotiation Of this
matter, with such person as may be appointed by
her Majesty for that object. And you will assure
him, at the same time, that we prepared to pro-
coed TO the consideration of il in perfect spirit of
fairness and to adjust it basis of equitable COM
promise.
| am, with great truth and regard, sir, your most
bedient humble servant.
ABERDEEN.