New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-17
The Oregon Treaty.

The following letter from the correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American will be read with in
terest at The present moment, afording as ii does
clearer view OF the recent action Of the President
and Senate in relation TO the Oregon question than
doubt the substantial accuracy of the writer's state
ments:
WASHINGTON, June 18TH 1876
AS the s,ipulations of the Treaty, which the Sen.
ate has advised the President 10 frame, are con-
tanned il several Of my letters. have thought sy
nopsis il single one with some explanatory re-
marks, would be desirable TO the public enabling
every one to see al birds eye view, what had act.
ually been accomplished.
The Treaty will consist of five articles, exclusive
of the official FORMS and will be embodied ver6atin,
as they were laid before the Senate. The terms of
the proposition chosen from among the various
offers OF the United States submitted at different Pc
RODS 10 the British Government No new matter is
introduced.
The 10th parallel is the main basis of division and
is to constitute hereafter the Northern and Southern
boundaries of the two countries from the East side
of the Rocky Mountains 10 the ocean, with such
ceptions are named in the Treaty,
Great Britain is to enjoy the free navigation Of
the Columbia River during the charter Of the Hud-
sons Bay Company, which will expire in 1863
From the phraseology Of the second article which
contains this stipulation, some doubt arose In The
Senate as 10 whether il would not extend TO q
charter should one be granted. The sound and
legal opinion Of both sides of The Senate agreed it
would expire with the termination of the existing
charter This objection was mooted on the first day OF
the debate, and MIR Pasenham consulted of course,
without revealing what had taken place. He settled the
difficulty by distinct assertion behalf of his Govern
ment that the present charter designed the mita
ton and TWO Senators in their places and made the
explanation. with semi-oical authority which
removed or apprehension for embarrass
mcnts growing out of this privilege.
The newspapers insst upon contounding the year
of the operation OF the charter the facts
simple and conclusive After the great between
the Hudsons Bay and Northwestern companies the
merged in the by act OF arament and In
renewed for 81 years more, and will necessarily
inmate in 1853. as have before Stated. The right of
joint OF the Columbia is subject the lava of Nav
gstion and Revenue of the United States but other
laws be crested. which may impair the privilege
Of Great Britain or impose new restrictions.
The whole of Vsncouvers Island Is relinquished to
Great Britain which at best ls OF little real
Quence II has been discovered near three hundred
years, and this day without civilized settlement. IL
is sbarrep spot Inhabited by few scattering Indians
Its Southern position might be made valuable for forth
hcaton II passes along the entrance Of the Straits OF
Juan de Fuca But advantage be gained in point
Of defence, II our government will consent to
spend much money in military walls that OF Great
Britain. On side OF the Straits there Is point ut.
ting which could be made to command at once the
approach the and the passage through the
Straits The absolute possession Of Vapcouvers Island
the proposition.
The rgh, OF passing through the straits Of Juan de Flu
ca. is common 10 both governments indefinitely.
There is stipulation providing for the psssessory
rights OF both parties No perfect title of ccuree could 30
acquired side the other during doubtful So
vereiguy. The British have settlements the north
bank OF the Columbia and few south of it, The own
ershp is TO be confirmed by the United States upon ther
becoming citizens, or il hiss the option of purchase at
fair valuation, should be dictated by motives public
policy other considerations. Any American settle.
north OF the parallel Of 49, will be compensated for
by This stipulation upon part except 10
two instances amounts to nothing more than ordns
~ grant OF presumption.
the offer OF Great Britain contains advantages
contemplated by Mr. Mcsne There letter from him
dated day before the sailing of the Hoerna which
Informs the Government that Lord Aberdeen would accept
nothing short OF the admission OF perpetual right
navigate the Columbian whereas, the submitted
and accepted extend 10 period of sixteen
years.
Mr.. McIane's recent correspondence with the Depart
ment shows that in whatever light the the Senate
the Noiice viewed by him, had the effect Of pre-
seriore 10 certain extent tho compromise which has
been effected lie it useless 10 make pceen-
SONS beyond The line indicated the debates in that
Chamber.
The injunction secrecy will be removed un,il ra.
hcation, exchanged. Should this be likely 10 occur
during the of Congress, ihe Senate will empower
the President make the publication. Unless mis-
taken there is s precedent 10 thst effect.
The Treaty win be sent 20 The Senate with all convenient
Dispatch bur Is likely DC debsted there time 10
come the y -four ior,ies will desire publish
speeches when the veil IS ted. They may, however, de-
termine 10 let IL pass without discussion.
The first By mptoms Of separation between the Ad.
nnistrs,ion and the htty fOurforties occurred this
morning in the resignation of Mr. Allen Chairman Of
the Committee OF Foreign Relations Gen Cas- testified
the ability with which be had discharged The duties OF
his Office, snd declined accept the successorshp An
esor, will be made tomorrow induce Mr. Calhoun 10
take the place but doubt II hs vi allow his 20
be used. AFTER the reelection which upon him
the opening Of the session Besides Mr. Calhoun is as
fully take ground sgaius, the Adins,ra
siDr any 81 the ,her and fhHY rtv
opportunity and in the most unquestionsble form.
INDEPENDENT