The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-21
The Oregon Negotiations.

the negotiations between England and the United
States on the Oregon question, had been re-opened
by Mr.. Pakenham, is confirmed by the accounts
and differences received, both from London, by the
ast steamer, as well by every letter from Wash
ington. Doubts may be thrown over the statement,
but we have the strongest reason for believing thar
II is substantially correct
The remarks and inierences on the subject, pub
lshed in the London and other English journals,
and received by the last steamer, all concur with
the information we have already given relative TO
the question.
Immediately after the termination OF the negotia-
tion, and the withdrawal by Mr.. Buchanan of his
proposition OF the 49lh parallel, the whole ofthe cor
respondence between Mr. Pakenham and Mr. Bu-
chanan, was sent by Mr.. Pakenhsm to Lord Aber-
deem. BY some delay on the part of the American
Government, the same intelligence was not sent so
early TO Mr.. McLane, in London. Hence the
awkwardness which he experienced when called
upon by the British Government, and the dissatis.
faction which he expressed in certain letters to the
United States, which were alluded 10 in various I
newspapers at the lime. On the arrival, however,
oil the instructions TO Mr. McLane, he reopened the
question with the British Government, acquainting
them with the pacific disposition of the Government
OF. this country, and their wish 70 be furnished I
with fresh proposition through the British minister !
a. Washington. The various cabinet councils held /
in the months Of August and September last, in Lon
don, had reference to this question: and 10 these ne
gotlatlons, as much as to the opening OF the ports
The matter Is now at Washington, and the State |
ments which we have already given OF several in
terviews having taken place between Mr. Paken- \
ham and the American Secretary of State, are cor
rect. At these interviews, more than week ago.
which were Informal in their nature, the parties
merely compared opinions and endeavored 10 find
out what new terms might be treated upon, and
how the correspondence would commence This
correspondence was re.opened again, according to
the best information, Wednesday or Thursday
last. OF this there can be no doubt for the source
OF our Information il connected with the British
embassy IN this country, and not with the Pres-
dents Cabinet
1t is true that few days ago, on the first pubhca
ton OF the intelligence in our columns, severa
members oil Congress called On the Secretary OF
State. making the enquiry whether such negota-
lions were re-opened but that time nothing Off
cia between the two iuncticnares had taken place;
and if there had, the announcement would not have
been made by authority, until the termnation-not
even by the 'organ," leaky as it is, il il should
speak the subject.
We positive, therefore, of the accuracy Of our
negotiations by Mr.. Pakeniam, under instructions
lately received by him from Lord Aberdeen and
the probability Is, that new principle OF compro-
mise will now be agreed upon between the two 60
verrments, and the question will be settled in less
than three months, unless, indeed, the opening Of
negotiations with Mexico. abou, California have
some indirect effect upon the question of Oregon.
In the mean time, while the negotiation j. going
on quietly al Washington, sub rosa, the war Of
words among the press and politicians of both coun
tries, and The general panic commercial fairs
goes ahead with great force and momentum. Who
wants his head broken!
CABINET CHANGES We have received in.ima
lions from so many different quarters and irom the
highest sources respecting proposed changes in the
Cabinet, that we are constrained 10 give them some
faith and belief; but TO what extent we are vet too
much in the dark TO know.
II is stated with the utmost confidence by those
who ought TO know, that Mr.. Walker wishes 10 be-
come candidate for the United States Supreme
Court, and that as soon as the Cabinet can be re-
organized to suit the wishes OF the President, Mr.
Walker will be nominated by The President Tor that
high office. Another rumor Is, The entire recon-
structlon OF the other portion OF the Cabinet, by
sending Mr.. Buchanan TO Paris, The introduction OF
Mr.. Marcy 10 the Treasury, the appointment oil Mr.
Calhoun as Secretary Of State. and Mr. Benton as
Secretary OF War.
These rumors, however, seem extremely contra
dictory and repusive TO each other Mr. Buchan-
ans position in the CABINETS very strong. and he
talent which he mas exhibited thus lar in the Oregon
negotiation, shows hun to be eminently qualified for
the post ne holds He has also prospect OF fnish.
ing the Oregon business, and accomplishing mas
tsrly negotiation with Mexico We are disposed
therefore, TO doubt the accuracy Of the runor OF his
being sent as Minister 10 Paris
Again, the Introduction OF Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.
Benton, who are rivals, competitors and personal
enemies, into the same Cabinet, would seem 10 be
almost an imposslbilty. There may be cores
pondence between the President and Mr. Calhoun
on variety OF subjects other than the recomposi-
ton OF the Cabinet; but we shall certainly wait for
further and more positive information. and that
from undoubted quarters, before we can credit all
the changes that have been indicated
OREGON MISSION AT WASHINGTON. are
tour distinguished citizens of the Oregon Territory
now at Washlngton-Messrs White, Brown. sax
ton, and another whose name we have NOT heard
Mr.. White IS delegate from the Provisional Co
vernmen, and has published several numbers ri .
brief and graphic description of the Oregon Terri.
tory in the Union. The other gentlemen have also
published similar description, Of greater length. in
other journals.
We understand that these royagueys left OREGON
On the let OF September last. DESCRIPTION OF their
Journey would be very graphic and Interesting eoual
to any thing IN the narrative of Lieutenant Frsmon,
We learn that they were robbed by the prwpees
ana other Indians, when all their property consisted
OF Knlie In tner coat pockets and the prospect of
athousand miles Of travel before ,hev would roach
civilized country.
NAVAL s. ships Columbus, Com. Biddle and
vincennes, Capt. Pauding, were spoken in lon 80
T., on their way to CHINA The U. ). ship Const
tuition, Capt rercival, sailed from Canton Sept |.
Tor Sandwich Islands, and was gong into Manila
the 18th.