Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-07-25


again acting in the spirit has have the heartfelt salts
faction state, advised the adoption Of the
offered them Loud cheers Sir, perhaps from the mpor
lance Of the subject and considering this the last day shall
have to address the House Minister Of the Crown may
be allowed to state what the terms Of the proposals
made to the United States the Oregon question In order
to prevent the necessity for renewed diplomatic negotiations
convention, which trusted the United States
would accept. The first article of that convention was to
this effect:
"From the point the 49th parallel Of north latitude
where the boundary laid down in existing and
ons between Great Britain and the United States terminates
the line Of boundary between the territories of her Britannia
Majesty and those Of the United States shall be continued
westward along the 49th parallel Of north latitude the mid
die Of the channel which separates the continent from Van
couvers island and thence southey, through the middle Of
the channel and Of Fucas Straits, the Pacific
provided, however that the navigation of the said channel
and straits south Of the 49h parallel of north latitude,
main free and open TO both parties
Those who remember the local conformation of that
Try will understand that proposed the continuation of the
4sth parallel Of latitude till strikes the Straits Of Fuca
should not be continued Vancouvers Island thus
not depvng Of any part of Vancouvers Island but
ing possession of the whole of Vancouyers Island Sir
second article of the convention sent for the acceptance
of the United States to this effect
That from the point which the 49th parallel Of north
latitude shall be found nersec the great northern branch
be free and open the Hudsons Bay Company, and all
British subjects trading with the same, to the point where the
said branch meets the main streao the Columbia and thence
down the said main to the ocean, with free
and through the said rivers being understood that
all the usual porages along the line thus described shall in
like manner be free and open. In navigating the said
rivers, British subjects, with their goods and produce shall
be treated on the footing citizens of the United States
being, however, always understood that nothing this
te shall be construed preventing intended prevent
the Government of the United States from making any regu
latons respecting the navigation Of the said river
inconsistent with the present treaty"
Sir will occupy the attention Of the House with any
more Of the details Of this convention. Cheers would
only state that on this day, my return from my mis-
sion her Majesty offer the resignation of her Majesty
servants had the satisfaction Of finding an official letter from
Mr. PAKESHAM, inmating in the following the accept
Of proposals. and giving of the mme
date termination Of differences with the United States
/ stWAsHINGToN JUNE IS, 1886
sMr LoRD In conformity with what | had the nonor 10
state in my despatch 6s) Of the 9TH instant the President
sent "Wednesday last the Senate submitting
for the opinion of that body the dugh ola convention for
settlement Of the Oregon question which instructed by
your lordshps despatch 19 of the 18th Of May pro-
pose for the acceptance of the United States.
eater few hours deliberation the three days
"wednesday Thursday and Friday the Senate by majo-
ry Of So r. adopted yesterday evening resolution
advising the President accept the proposed by
MaJey Government he President did not hesitate to act
this advice and Mr. Buchanan accordingly for this
morning. and informed that the conditions offered
Mesy's Government accepted by the Government
the United States without the addition alteration single
word / have the honor to be, &c.
"R. PAKENHAM.
Thus, sir these two great nations, impeled believe by
the public opinion which ought guide and influence
men, haveby moderation, by the spirit of mutual compro
miseavered that dreadful calamity of awar between two ma
tons of kindred and language, loud cheers
the breaking of which would have involved the civilized
world in caamites is difficult to foesee (not
yar-probaby not month of such.a war, but would
have been expensive than the whole territory that had
called FORTH But they have averted that believe
consistently with their true nteest-consseny with perfect
honor the part of the American Government and on the
part Of those who have at length closed trust every
Of difference between the two countries. Loud cheers
Sir may say Also the credit Of the Government of this
country, that far from being influenced in views
regard the termination of these disputes about the Oregon
by the breaking out of the with Mexico, distinctly
nmaed to Mr. PAKEsHAm that although unexpected
had occurred it did affect in the slightest degree,
desire for peace [Checrs Mr.. Pakenham, knowing the
spirit Of his Government being Of the occurrence OF
these hoses having discretionary power in certain cases.
he had thought this offer would have been likely proong
negotiations diminish the chance Of successful ISSUE yet
wisely thought the of Mexican hosties with
United States not Of the which had ad
veed and therefore wisely did he tender this offer
peace the United States his discretion, and the
confidence Of his Government. Now let me ssy-and
this House viii think it to the credit OF my noble friend
that the of these hosties between Mexico
and the United States before Of the pon
which this offer part would with, the first packet
that sailed rendered the United States the offer OF good
offices for the purpose of medang between them and the
Mexican Government. Loud cheers. Sir, I do rejoice
therefore, that, before sunendeng power the feet Of
ony Of this House. had the opportunity Of giving them the
official that every Of quarrel with that great
country the other side of the Atlantic is terminated before
we retire from Office Loud cheers
After Sir ROBERT PEEL had concluded, Lord
PALMERsToN in his seat and in reference to the
treaty, delivered himself in the following style:
I should have been sorry indeed have allowed of
the latter topics Of the right Hon. Baronets speech pass
noticed, without expression Of cordial appreciation my
part The announcement he then made will be received with
satisfaction only by all honorable members of this House,
but in the cmoest of the empire refer the
that those unfortunate differences which have
sprung up between this country and the United States have
been brought to amcabe adjustment 1t would indeed,
be the greatest calamity that could befa the civilized world if
great nations like England and the United States should
be enmy with each nations whose
IDENTICAL and whose people stand in the relation of brothers
am, therefore, glad to avail myself Of this opportunity Of
stating the degree Of satisfaction experienced when listening
to that portion Of the Right Hon. Baronets speech which
touched upon the Oregon question"
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