Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-09-12

| Watson from the deputy lieutenancy of a
county, fof attending an Orange meeting.
and publicly recommending the re-eslah-
ishment OF society under the ban Of The
law. They seemed determined 10 admin
lsler even.handed justice TO Orangemen
and Reporters. The great Orange meet
Ing held at Enniskillen. on Tuesday. vas
a failure. aud The Repeal agitation is falling
away in interest aud revenue. 10000 per-
sons were present.
The Queen has been pleased to approve
of John j. Peavey. as Consul at Pictou,
IN Nova Scotia, and of Abraham MorrelI.
as Consul at Turks Island. for the United
States of America.
Indian Corn.-Mr. E. Escou has CIV
ell notice, that early next session he will
move resolution that maize or Indian
corn be imported into this country free of
duty.
Important Debate in PGrkament.-ln the
House Of Commons, on the 9Th ut., Lord John
Russell, (whig,) in reviewing the business of
the session, said -
The Queens speech at the com.
mencement Of the session, began with aliu-
ding to that which will hardly form any part
Of my present remarks-viZ the stale of our
foreign affairs. am rejoiced to say that we
are not now, as we were at the close of the
last session. looking anxiously to the settle
ment Of differences with France, which threat
ened rupture of our amicable relations with
that conntry. | am happy to find that our
friendly relations with that country are close
and unbroken, and that there is every prospect
of Continuance of peace between these two
great and enlightened countries. Sir, there
is a question, however, upon which, though |
certainly do not mean TO enter into detail, /
cannot help adverting for moment or two
| mean the question that is pending betw cen
this country and the United States Of Ameri-
ca. Without at all interfering with the dis
creton of the general government. or at all
debating to them any course which they may
think fit to pursue, for the settlement Of the
question of the Oregon boundary, still, will
venture to say. that the opinion which gave
TO the house at another period OF the session.
with regard 10 the justice OF our claim, is en-
tirely mistaken by anything that have heard
or that have read upon this subject The
right hon. gentleman on that occasion, said
that tn government of this country was pre-
pared to maintain their rights. lido notques-
ton that intenlion; l do not propose in any
way to SIX for an explanation Of the mode II
which he proposes to maintain those rights
/ Rrgrptting as do the loss of that enlightened
and distinguished man who is now the Min
lister of the United States in this country, al
Tie same time rejoice 10 see that person who
was here many years ago, and who made him
self universally respected and esteemed IN the
| 4 tI,;o L. i
place Mr.. Everett, as Minister from the UNI
ted States. trust that by fairness and mod
Grafton, the discussion of the question between
the two governments may, without any loss
of our honor, and without any sn;riHce Ut our
/ essential interests be bought to friendly
card dmcabe conclusion. With these few
words, therefore. and | am glad that they
shonld br Wv. leave lhe subject OF eur
foreign y hey.
In reply, SIR J. GRAHAM said:
The noble lord following the course Of the
| Queens speech at the commencement OF the
session, had adverttd FIRST to questions OF for
rIgn policy, aud next, to questions OF domestic
policy. With rfgud to :he first branch OF
The >uhfpct-n mtiy, our foreign rel tIons. hi
NaS happy to be able TO concur IN everything
! that had f Ill II FROM the noble Tor +, who had
congratulated the house and the country, that
whereas at tnr close Of last session there was
some fear of passing misunderstanding witt
| France, now, happily for the peace OF Europe
for the peace Of the world, and Tor the welfare
Of this country, as well dis of France, there
WAS perfectly good understanding betwee'
these two great nations. He cordially agreed
with the noble lord in the deep regret he eA
4 pressed for the loss we We're about to sustain
in the departure of the able and excellent min
lister, Mr. Everett; but when the United States
were represented by d gentleman wei
kaowh and so highly esteelnrd amongst US a
the 1ri"i~'er who had Just arrived, he wa:
quite convinced that while this country Wa
> engaged In the discussion Of the question
which was pending respecting the Oregon, the
negotiations wonId be directed on both side:
. bv sincere desire to maintain relations of AIN
nv between the two countries.