Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-26

made to the United States and also communicated TO Mckee,
which her Maesys late Government understood and
be offer Of mediation That offer was think, proper
y conveyed in terms which left great latitude Of inepeta
ton TO the Government of the United States Our position
with respect to the United States that time the p
siion Of unbssed mpaay which BELTS the character Of
mediator.
The question between this country and the United States
with respect the Oregon territory had that beer
finally settled 1t possible, notwithstanding the negoa
tons then going that that question might have assumed
character which would have Invested Great Britain of the
quality oil imparaly which should have belonged med
aor II that discussion had ended in rupture Great
Britain and the United States mediation of course, be-
tween the United States and Mexico would have been out
the question: The Offer therefore, which made to the
United States Ia effect this that if the United States
disposed to accept the mediation of Great Britain that media
ton would be frankly offered and rendered think that
going as far as IN the then existing state Of things the Govern
ment OF Great Britain could properly have gone The Gov
eminent Of the United States, however, considering what
have already stated with respect the position which the
Oregon question had placed Great Britain towards the United
States did not think expedent TO express any wish upon
the subject and therefore sent beng under
stood by the Government OF the United States that the COM
muncation one which necessarily required
that they left liberty upon if they pleas
ed but that umbage would be taken by this country il
they absalned from taking steps consequent upon It,
had, however, interview not long with Mr. Mcane,
the American Minister who sorry say, obliged,
account Of his health retire from his post here and
turn to the United States every body who had
the good fortune of knowing that distinguished will great
regret that the two countries have lost the benefit OF his
vices here the organ OF communication between the TWO
Governments (Hear hear) am satisfied that, whoever
the United States may think fit to send in his place,
he sent who have heart strongly than he has
the maintenance OF good relations between the United States
and England who be possessed in higher degree Of
all those qualities which might enable him carry that wish
into effect Hear hear.)
found from Mr.. Mcnne that such had described had
been the understanding of the United Staes and as otu
natey has fallen TO my lot since have held the seals of
the foreign department. to exchange with Mr. Mcane the
publications. OF convention with the United States for
Ting The Oregon question, the part Of her Maietys
Government, hare instructed Mr. Paenham to make
The yeneoed offer IF mediation shape that shall require
an ans,ce from The United States. corresponding com
has been made to the Government of Mexico
and therefore, the offer having been made to both the
parties il will depend the may
ceye to these communications in what degree the Government
OF this country may be successful in bringing amicable
settlement difference, which all the well .gishers
Of both Mexico and the United States would rejoice
terminated.
There is another point Think of importance, il
Illustrative of general prncpeshat the United States hay
ing found themselves engaged in with Mexico which
involved the necessity of great additional expenditure, militia
ry and naval and finding that their insufficient
to meet the increased demand bethought themselves how
revenue might be increased What the step which the
United States took for that purpose That step to low
er the duties imports They said these high protective
duties might be all very well time of peace when the
venue OF less object bal abandon them
that the commencement Of required great augmentation
OF our resources That circumstance is strong illustration
OF the truth of those doctrines which go show that free
dom u commercial intercourse not only conduces TO the de-
veofment Of the numerical industry of country, but the
sures foundation CT augmenng and prosperous
(Cheers.)
Mr. DisRALI considered the reply OF Lord Pamerson ID
be any thing but satisfactory He insisted on the necessity
OF our arrestng, in determined spirit the system which
the United States acng-a system which menaced nj
once our North American and West Indian colonies and
evinced disgraceful desire for universal empire.
Mr. BERSa expressed his satisfaction ut the speech
Lord Pameton and contended that ought wait and
what would be returned by the United States "a
his last communication. E
Mr. WaKELEr said he considered the speech Of Lord Pal
merson 10 be the speech Of peaceful Minister He
shed to hear that the noble lord anxious for the
ton of peace between the United States and Mexico and
hoped that he would not change his policy.
Here the discussion dropped
FLOUR, GRAIN, AND COTTON MARKETS.
The grain crops have been gathered in the Brit
lsh Islands, and the general impression is that
wheat will be an average yield. Oats the same.
Potatoes owing to disease, are every where failure
LONDON ConS TRADE, SErr 3-The London wheat
market has been rather fuctuatng since the last report
Prices during the week ending August "a advanced As per
uarter and at market further rise took place, but in
Of the high preensons of sellers transaction Of
triced sale, but prices continued advance did four
which in good demand, particularly fresh brands Ame
can in good state the price paid being about 2ss per
'ae duty paid The weather having changed for the
Ter, permitting agculturists outstanding crops
the grain trade has been influenced thereby and purchasers
have manifested reluctance to continue operations the
HANGED rates.
Business done at Mark lane the 2sh umo but as
holders seemed disnclned realize previous prices were
pretty well sustained On the Bis ulmo wheat declined 2s
quarter below rates that day might Little
business transacted wheat in bond although INQUIRY
therefor and the market angud Previous prices were
maintaineds
LIvERPooL GRAIN Market, SEPT. An last report OF
this market trade had animated appearance and prices
had advanced considerably On the 2ls u,mo wheat was
in lar demand at advance Of 3D. 3d. per bushel
pounds Al the opening Of business large parcels OF
Western Canal -four changed hands 27s Cd per barrel
Indian corn was held 27s. to sos. per $50 pounds.
On the 18th utmo the improved state of the weather had
depressing effect trade The sale Of wheat was confined
to retail, and prices the those OF that day
sc might Indian realized advance of per quar-
but barrel -four did maintain the increased prices OF
the 2lst and 2sh The limited business transacted was a,
reduced rates.
AT the market the 2sth the tone Of trade was much
warmer, and moderate trade was transacted in wheat with
out e in price, large business was done in Indian corn
and an advance Of 0d quarter obtained Steady sale
Tor barrel -four and the decline submitted to YESTERDAY was
fully recovered On the st instant there was fair demand
Tor wheat and former prices paid Flour was In active
demand at an advance OF Cd per barrel the Of
week Good western canal commanded 26 Cd to 2ss per
barrel The demand for Indian being good prices were
Is. (per 4s0bs. higher
LivEarooL CorroS MAnKEr SErr. 3.--The demand for
cotton since the 2sh has been very characteristics large
Spectators and exporters taking large lots at d advance
price since Friday, full i'd. all quateso that quotations
accordingly Accounts brought by the Hbena to the
coming crops being very late, doubt brought about the
faraI.t .~f.