Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-02
FOREIGN lNTELLIGENCE.
trRR rHE GREAT BRirAiNl
From the London Tass, Mar 3.
THE OREGON QUESTION,

OF continuous debate NAV b. .upoo.cd 10 have
he most sturdy powers OF Parliamentary endurance; and
from the senators OF Massachusetts the newly TO
preventative OF the State Of Texas not member of ,h
sedaic assembly seems TO have let this important toni,
pass IN sienee: The doubts and difficulty which ar,
commonly conhned 10 Cabinet questions this ma
nfe have here been extended species OF popular a
semoy and aggravated by publicity and party spirit Bu
inc result has been the II the had beer
introduced by Mr. Polk: public opinion an,
Union has been informed and nvgoraed by the debate
In spite OF the length of time during which have con-
mpaied the approach OF this noce-the clear
OF the result ct tho discusson-thc unanimity which "a,
may be said TO have arrived in both countries 10 the
eaPedieney and necessity OF putting end the doutu
condion OF the quesion-and the impotence which
We desired that this preliminary step should be taken IN
order that the dohnitve negotiation might be
resumed cannot be doubted that the solemn act of IN,
American government, which is about assign term 10
one OF the most important territorial conventions existing
between Great Britain and the United States must be
considerable, and may become event In
America the debates on this subject have almost excu.
s'ey monoPosed the time OF the legislature and the at
ienuon OF the public since the OF the
sion OF congress- In this county, parliament and the
ton have been wait the course of events and
10 leave untouched by of the
most important, functions OF the executive government and
one OF the highest prerogaivcs OF the Crown But IN
spite OF the excessive discussion which the Oregon terri
tory has given rise the side OF tho Atlantic and
the extreme reserve which has hitherto been maintained
on this there is at bottom the dccp and hope
IN both countries that this question will be amieaby set
ued and we trust there is equal resolution in the go
NernnientS OF both countries make conss
tent with their and honor TO terminate the
oversy IL in this spirit that are willing TO receive
the notice for the termination of the existing convention
In this spirit and with TO that
elect the resolutions have been framed and carried in
both houses OF Congress- and, the same spr "a, do
not doubt that the negotiation will be forthwith renewed
The alternative is distinctly Indicated The utmost
term 10 which the peace OF the world be prolonged
one twelve month"; IT indeed circumstances do not bring
about much earlier rupture, unless the partition of IN,
Oregon territory be finally settled within that peod Nev
er was heavier responsibility incurred by public men
never was graver question poised in the balance OF Pro-
| Nnf Ikat al.
nc relations with the United States have subsed for bir
~ years Is 20 be superseded by final definition of our
respective nights upon the north western OF America
or to be succeeded by The vessel is already
ed from the moorngs which she lay in peace The con-
Venuon OF Joint occupancy is virtually ended and the dos
unes OF these Two great nauons-, indeed they can be
called twin, which have great a name n LANGUAGE
and freedom IN common with each oher-are eSnoscJ N
the fluctuations OF adverse and conflicting claims The
emergency is, doubtless, most serious but happily
ot Tue honOr OF TINS country, II accompanied none
OF those feelings OF excitement amongst ourselves which
have often perpeXed the affairs of the world and will
be with the deliberate energy of men as connections ~
our duties as Of our strength.
The form in which the resolution has been ultimately
aaoped oy the senate OF the u $ is extremely dgnted
and becoming and IN this respect it may be regarded as
uuph OF the moderate party the violent and exces
sVe Preensions OF the gentlemen who with Mr. Allen
In the hna division which took place. - out of 40
belonged TO the Wing party whilst only Wings voted
with the extreme party against the form in which il was
proposed that the notice should be given SO that although
the division had nothing OF party character the adhesion
of f.,r
which It Is remarkable 1t that, according to the
forms OF Congress, the House of Representative must
concur IN the resolution amended by the Senate and for
this purpose will undergo further debate in the
lower house. As the notice stands in Mr. Crttend.n,s
motion, there Is not expression in the preamble with
which We do cordially concur and forms strikin,
contrast 10 the perempory and unqualified expressions used
by MI POLK IN his Official communications. In fact when
the Senate OF the u s. speaks OF the ev consequences
OF the divided allegiance of American and Brush DO
puaton, and Of the confusion and conflict of national m
incipe of division which Mr. Polk hitherto denied
and they impose upon him the prosecution of negotiation
which he has endeaVored 10 render impossible.
Thus tar then, and in respects than one the Amer
lean notice materially improves the prospect of speedy
settlement IL recognizes, general terms the basis upon
which alone such settlement can be attempted and nv
putting an end to the period of Joint occupancy 1t
us To maintain 70 the fullest extent the rights we derive from
present occupation. Whatever be the tate of the
al treaties, we presume that will contest thar the
rights and interests which have grown up by their protec
uon and authority sacred both under letter OF those
treaties, and under the original rights which we now re-
vert m all their force. Our posuon claimants upon nm
equal footing with the Unel States for the parti al rho
whole territory m dispute rather ngthened than veal
ened by the abrogson Of The eaty, and cannot doubt
that the Ministers OF the Crown will be ready upon the re-
eepi OF the notice hTmy and explicitly declare TO the
Cabinet of Washington, what those rights are which he
have long been resolved and prepared TO maintain
Every incident which has occurred IN the tbase
discussions he's and more fully convinced Us thar b
compromise necessary, and indeed, our own statement
OF our claims suggests DIVISION surrender Of those
advanced any Argument made any assertion which !.
not greatly within the strictest limits TO which Brb ,b,.
might have been carried and below the line which has
been traced for the policy Vt this country lies nothng h
insecurity and disgrace. To that position we tbece ,d
here have doubt tina, the Ministers of the Cyov,
will adhere to no les. firmly confident that in the main
Iennnee OF Just rights, well securing peace they are
supported by the unanimous resolution OF the people Of
England.
(EfOn The Morning ChrOaisle)
The decision OF the American Senate upon the question
y win tho nnftga uftfaff
pauoH o. the Oregon territory, strong evidence of
change for the beuer which .c recently taken Mac. IN tho
public opinion Of the United States. The resolution au.
ihOfsng the notice has been agreed to- but so amended
10 make very doubtful whether It will receive the
sanction OF bS House Of Representatives. 20 whom il has
been sent baek, aud further doubtful whether II IL should
receive that sanction. II will be acted upon by the PTesi
dent. The Senate declares M motive in the proceeding TO
be quicken the efforts Of the governments 10 effect
an 'GHieabie soomen Ut the dispute and authorses
tue President TO give the notice cat he disereoa hay
aug retained these words by distinct vote Of AZ agaps %
The responsibility Of giving lc notice is thrown entirely
upon the President and there many reasons why he
should be IN no haste 70 incur H. IL is unnecessary TO re-
fer 20 than one, which ought Of itself 10 be
ii Mr. Polk, by giving the notice. were TO involve the two
countries ~ war, his cOunrymen would be entitled TO
expect that he was fully prepared for such an event Nov
Il quite notorious that H. States is not AZ present in
condition to engage IN struggle with this country and
that she would suffer severely by provoking hosutes
Disasters, however especially Of kind which due prep,.
ration might have prevented, would call down a storm Of
indignation the heads Of the statesmen whose pfee,p
fancy was the Of them; and the apprehension Of the
popular odum which would under such crcums,n
ces, Will no doubt make the present government of the
United States psuso before taking step which might eK
pose them 10 is fury
The whole amount Of change which has taken place
Wl'hln couple Of months, IN the Of public feeling In
hmohea can only be understood by remembering the vo-
lence wan when the proposition give notice was urged
through tho House Of Representatives the beginning Of
me year, and the manner when moderate men seemed for
the time TO be dragged along by the curreat E1csptng
Anew representatives. OF high principle and courage like
Mr. winthrop, Of Mass who boldly denounced the snor.
my OF war between the two kindred nations there an
pelfed among all classes Of public men reluctance 10 sv
"ofd M favor OF peace lest It should bring down upon
mem me uscied Of leaning 70 England. Now, how
ever, IL pretty clear that the lido Of public opinion b,,
si IN against the war party aud would probably be power
lu enough TO produce decided demonstration IN favor Of
peace but Tor the which not only the maiov
o public mon' but the people Of America have commit
tea themselves upon the question decent mode Of o.
Gaping from an unenabo position s doubtless the thing
generally desired and the resolution adopted by the Senate
will probably afford this to oil parties The representatives.
may, perhaps, reject IT, and ny Tor q o longer the Do
Icy Of "masohy inactivity, or they may consent Ia II IN