Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-05
EOREIGN NEWS.

Wo.mohcq following extracts from Lon
don paper of March d. We also learn from that
paper, that the British Tariff is to undergo con-
siderable modification, so as to admit many anti.
ces Of American manufacture free Of duty.
Parliament met on the 4th February.
TIE OREGON TERRITORY.
On the order of the day for going into Com.
mittee Of Ways ard Means,
Mr. Roebuck said he wished 10 ask the Right
Hon. Gentleman Sir r. Pee) q question, OF
which he had given noice. The subject to which
he would call attention was the negotiation now
going on between this country and the United
States, on tie subject Of the Oregon Territory.
lie wished 10 know whether the Right Hon. gem
lleman had any objection, on the part Of fler Ma.
iesty' S Government, to lay the negotiation, as Tar
as il had proceeded, before the House. The rea
son which induced him 10 ask that question was
TO he (ound in the present state Of circumstances
in the United States with regard to this very qnes
tor. He did not wish to cast any sur on the
conduct Of great nation like the United States,
or to use any language which might excite angry
feelings; but it could not be unknown TO the
Right Hon. gentleman for it was known TO all
the wOlld--that bill h4d already passed the
House Of Representatives with regald 10 the Or.
egon territory.
lie always considered that the Oregon territory.
which had already been the subject OF so much
dispute, was yet TO be considered as a matter on
which no settlement had been made--in fact, an
open question. He understood it was likely
bill would pass through the House OF Representa-.
tives, for the purpose Of making the Oregon
what is commonly called a 'terrilory." The
course pursed by the House Of Representatives,
seemed a most extraordinary one. The English
were not people TO buster or express Them
selves in bullying manner, whilst negotiations
were yet pending; but il must be apparent 10 CIV.
cry body that this was a most extraordinary pro.
ceedrg. Foreign nations should know whether
these proceedings arose from the weakness OF the
Government, or from other causes. He thought
it became us 10 watch auentvely the progress Of
events in America, and whilst we trusted 10 their
probity not to dvcst ourselves Of The means Of
protecting our own interests If he were TO ex-
press an opinion, it would be that the United
States had no light at all to any territory west Of
the Rocky Mountains. At present, he could not
carry the matter further than 10 express strong
feeling against the mode Of proceeding and 10 ask
the Government if they were determined to leave
us in the dark regarding the proceedings in the
United States.
Sir Robert Peel said the Hon. gentleman had
correctly stated the proceedings which had taken
place in the United States in reference 10 the
| Oregon territory. convention had taken place
between this country and America, ISIS
guaranteeing that neither party were to OCCUPY
the territory fer ten years. The term expired
! IN 1873, and fresh agreement was entered into
OF the same nature, which expired in 1888,
without ary definite arrangement having been
made. With respect 10 the question as 10 the
negotiation with the United States, he was sure
that the Hon. and learned gentleman would agree
with him, that It was not proper to disclose tho
progress Of the negotiation. The Hon. and
learned gentleman must feel that our relations
were not with The House OF Representatives.
While he quite agreed with the Hon. and learned
gentleman as 10 the Improperly OF using such
language, he trusted the Hon. and learned gentle.
man and The House. would not infer that her Ma
Ijesty's government was not deeply sensible Of tho
importance Of the question.
Mr.. Dvett asked the Right Hon. Barone,
!. (Sir Robert Peel) IT, in connection with this sub.
Ject he had seen rmerkable expression contain.
! ed in the work Of NJ. De Moptar, now publish.
: ing in Paris, on California, in which he states
that he had examined the Oregon question, and
states his conviction Of the present justice OF the
; English claim. Ths french writer said: Ii fault
ovouer que cetlc lois l2 raison ct lie drot, sont
de leur COTE
C Sir R. Peel was understood 10 say that he had
not seen the work alluded 10, and that the Hon.
r Member should have given him notice Of his
d question.
: Mr., BIewett said it was rather singular the in.
r formation should come from the United States
d instead Of through their own Government
i SIR Robert Peel thought her Maiesys govern
e ment were quite justified in Withholding the cor
I respondence.
$ Cotton las advanced Sd per ID. Canadian
# flour was quoted 26 "a 27s., and United States 81
, 2SS. free, and 16 rs. in bond