The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-22
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE CALEDONIA.

FOREIGN NEWS BY THE CALEDONIA,
We failed TO receive our New York papers and
also our English files on Saturday. They did not
reach US till yesterday morning. We present TO- day,
therefore, more complete summary Of the news
brought by this arrival, few items Of which we
have already published a. received by telegraph.
The principal feature of interest in the London
journals, in addition to what we have already given,
IL to be found in their discussions OF the Mexican
war. We give these as fully as possible.
Parliamentary.
Parliament had adjourned over for week, from
Friday, May 80 On that day the following con
versation occurred on the Oregon question:
"Mr. Hume asked whether the government had
been officially informed that the President Of the
United States had received directions from Con-
gress TO give notice TO this country Of their IN
tentlOn TO terminate the joint occupancy OF the
Oregon territory, and whether that notice had been
given
"Sir II. Peel | can have no objection TO answer
the question the honorable gentleman has put TO me,
by stating that the American President has given to
her Maesty's government the formal notice neces-
sary for the termination Of the existing convention,
that termination to take place at the end OF the
year; and, in doing So the President has adopted the
terms which were assented 10 by both houses oil
the Legislature of the United Ststes-that the no.
tice given with the view Of leading to AMIGA
bic adjustment of the differences between The two
countries on this subject. Chees.]"
The arrangement Of business in the House OF
Commons al the reoPening, was alluded To by Mr.
Peel thus
ale would conclude that the house met again on
the 5th Of June, and on that day he proposed to
proceed with votes in supply. On the Monday
folowing-yiz on the 9Th Of June--he should move
the second reading Of the Irish bill for the proven
ton Of assassination. He would have moved it on
the day Of reassembling the house, if he had not
been informed that some Irish members having re-
turned to their own country, it would be inconveni,
ent to them to attend on the 5Ih June He therefore
intended to fix il for the 9th June On the Friday
| foowing-that is, on the 18th June-he intended 10
bring forward the sugar duties but with this
that If the debate the Irish bill not then con-
cluded, he would give preference TO the adjourned
discussion upon it. On the 5th June he would also
move that after Thursday, lth June, the orders
of the day should have precedence Of notices on
every Thursday, as well on Monday and Friday
He wished this Arrangement to take effect on Thurs
day, the 18th June, which was rather later than had
been liked IN former years.
Mr.. John O'Connell asked whether the Irish CO.
ercion bill would be brought on Monday, the 9Th
June.
Sir r. Peel said that he meant on that day to
move the second reading Of the bill to prevent
| snatiOn in Ireland. On Friday next he would
move that, on future day be named orders have
precedence of notices He did not propose that this
arrangement should take effect snul Thursday, the
| 18th June.
MEDIATION OF ESGLANp-In the money article
Of the London Herald OF the 81 inst dated on the
evening Of the I'd, is the following upon the medi-
| alton of England between Mexico and the United
States:
ave are enabled to state that Lord Aberdeen has
intimaed TO Mr.. McLane, the American minister in
London, that our government have determined to
offer their mediation for the arrangement of all diff
| ferences between Mexico and the United States
The necessary instructions and full powers for the
purpose will be forwarded 10 Mr.. Pakenham by the
| Caledonia steamer, the letters for which are made
| up tomorrow evening. This is a matter of very
great importance, and every friend TO humanity and
Justice ardently desire that the mediation ma
| have a successful result IL is further understood
that government has ascertaned that the offer OF
mediation will not be unacceptable TO the Executive
| Of the United States.
THE Mexican and South American association
for the protection Of their trade, have prepared q
memorial to ministers, setting forth the dangers to
which their interests will be exposed by hostiites
| between the United States and Mexico and praying
them to take prompt to afford the British
trade the necessary protection. This memorial has
been most respectfully signed, and will, we believe
be ready for presentation TO Lord Aberdeen in the
| course of tomorrow
The English papers generally attributed the visit
of Gen. Armstrong to the United States TO matters
| connected with the settlement of the Oregon ques-
ton. The Liverpool Times says
1--WE have reason TO believe that the object OF
Gen Armstrong, the United States consul at this
port, in proceeding to America by the Great West,
ern, to take out proposal for the settlement OF
the Oregon question: on the part of the British gov
! eminent Gen. Armstrong 10 a veteran soldier, q
companion in arms of Gen. Jackson, and an intimate
friend Of President Polk, and yet firm friend to the
| preservation of peace between the two countries
| Ibc tArpN yuhIp he To- nthn
said to be such as the governments of both coun-
tries can agree to with honor"
| The London Times the best informed of all Eu-
ropean journals upon American affairs, if not upon
all others, pays no attention to the of media
| ton.
| Commercial.
The commercial advices by the Caledonia do moi
exhibit any striking change in the various articles
| of trade from America. Cotton remained firm with
| a fair demand, and without change in price. The
corn market continued depressed, and the connu
ance of fine weather promised an abundant harves,
| in England and Ireland. The London share mar.
ket had been affected by the news of rupture be-
| tween Mexico and the United States, but was re-
covering more healthy tone. Trade in the manu-
| featuring districts continued dull The iron bust
| ness was much depressed. We copy from the CON-
mercial article of the European Times:
"The beautiful weather, which set in with the
close of May, still continues, and the warmth at the
present time Ia oppressive. vegetation progresses,
and the country in every direction presents a smil-
ing and lovely appearance. At present there is evi.
dence not only Of an abundant, but what is better
| Of early harvest. The corn in most districts
looks strong and healthy, and the potato respecting
which much misgiving as to the future existed, is
found to be free from disease, and excellent in all
respects. Even the famine in Ireland is denuded of
| its horrors.
The effect of this state of things on society
must be benefcia its effects on commerce will also
be important, and spectators in breadsuffs, from
the turn which matters have taken, will realize less
than their anticipated dollars. Even that shrewd
old merchant-prince, Mehemet Ali, now regrets that
he closed the grain market Of Egypt to the rest OF
the world. With abundance, there is always an
other observation-disclosures. When the corn
bill passes-respecting which not the shadow of a
doubt now exsts-immense quantities of corn and
flour will be released from bond at once, at the low
est duty of which the new sliding scale is suscept
ble-four shlllings quarter. The effect of this
upon the domestic markets will be severely felt
The price of grain will recede, and if the harvest in