Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-03-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.

from London-having sailed on the 9lh ulI.-
ment, but the intelligence is inieresling-lhe
main feature being continuation Of the quail
fed tone Of the English press in relation 10 Or
egon.
The Yorkshire, which left New York, Janu-
ary 18th, reached Liverpool in fifteen and
half days, with the early proceedings of Con-
gress, including the poslponemen, of the con-
sideraion of the Oregon resolutions ill after
the next steam arrival from England (steamer
of 4th February
The London Time, in commenting upon the
intelligence by the Yorkshire, says:
:" We may now repeat our expression Of a
hope that the great difference between the two
countries is capable Of a peaceful and honora-
bic adjustment. We have indeed read many
hasty, many indecent, many rash, many irriia-
ting speeches during the agitation of the Ore
gon dispute-we have also read fewer mode
rate and judicious speeches than should
pri0ri have expected to hear from the represen-
tatives of people whose poty is dependent
for its full security on the continuance of peace;
but the intelligence which reached us las, night
than could be expected from the debate which
preceded it, and knowledge of the temper of
The American constituencies and The relations
existing between American parties, induce US
10 believe iha, the professed war-party are far
more desirous of hampering their Wing oppo-
nen,s at home than Of forcing their country in
rupture with Great Britain"
The Times adds this compliment to Mr. Cal
houn-
"'The position which has been assumed in
the Senate by Mr.. Calhoun, has Immediately
improved the chances of an amcable settle
ment of our differences with the Americans
and it has substituted the conduct and temper
Of a statesman for the ex,ravagant and ill-di-
rec,ed passion of the multitude. We expected
no less from Mr.. Calhoun.
The Morning Chronicle speaks of a growing
American appetite for territorial acquisitions
and referring TO the bullying spirit of recent
speeches here, wishes TO be "clearly understood
that the sword Of England is not glued TO the
scabbard," and that there is limit of forbear-
ance.
The English funds were on the rise. The
news from the United States was deemed sat-
isfac,ory, and the money pressure in London
had passed its strength. Consuls quoted al
95 l-2 for money.
Large orders were in England from The Con-
,inent, Belgium and Holland, principally for
barley and rye.
The failure of the potatoe crop continued to
be the subject Of general interest and remark.
There is nothing new from Ireland. The
country continues to be scene Of excitement
and irritation.
O'Connel was continuing his speeches be-
fore the "RepeaI Association" promising that
repeal was close at hand and assuring the rent
payers that neat year they should have Par
lament Of their own in College Green.
The Liverpool cotton market continued firm
and active. The sales on ihe 9th amounted to
eight or ten thousand bales, at previous prices,
all to the trade
In the House of Commons the Exchequer
stated, in answer to an inquiry, that orders had
been given for the purchase, by The government,
of Indian Corn in the United States.
On the same day Mr.. O'Connell gave notice
'ha, he should on the day following call the al
ten,on of The House 10 the subject of the fam
inc and distress in Ireland.
A Bloody Battle has been fought in India
according 10 the Overland Mail-in which The
English arms triumphed. Tue Sikh army 3d.
900 strong, crossed the Suilej, Dec. 2lsi, but
were routed by the British forces, numbering
$4,000 men, after three days fighting. 1t seems
now clear tha, the Punjaub will be annexed to
the British dominions
Lord Morpe,h has been elected TO Parlia-
ment without opposition, from Wes, Riding of
Yorkshre--and as ,ha. is great agricultural
county, the Morning Chronicle ,riumphs in it,