Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-30
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JOINT Resolution concerning The Oregon Territory.
Whereas by the convention concluded the 10th
day of October, 1873, between the United States
of America and the King of the united kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, for the period of ten
years, and afterwards indefinitely extended and
continued in force by another convention of the
same parties, concluded the 9th day of August, in
the year Of our Lord 1927, it was agreed that any
country that may be clOmcdby either party on the
northwest coast of America westward of the Stony
or Rocky Mountains, now commonly called the
Oregon territory, should, together with its arbors,
bays and creeks, and the navigation Of all rivers
within the same, be free and open to the vessels,
citizens and subjects of the two powers: but with
out prejudice to any claim which either OF the par
ties might have to any part Of said country; and
with this further provision in the I'd article of the
said convention of the 9th of August 1927, that
either party might abrogate and annul said conven-
ton, on giving due notice of twelve months to the
other contracting party; and whereas 1t has now
become desirable that the respective claims of the
United States and Great Britain should be def
nitely settled and that said territory may no longer
than need be remain icct to the evil consequence
of the divided allegiance of its American and Brit.
lsh population, and of the confusion and conflict of
national Jurisdictions, dangerous to the cherished
peace and good understanding Of the two countries:
With view, therefore, that steps be taken for the
abrogation of the said convention Of the 9th of
August, 1897, in the mode prescribed in its I'd ar
both countries may be more earnestly directed TO
the adoption of all proper measures for the speedy
and amlcablc adjustment of the difficulties and dis
putes in relation to said territory:
Resolved, &C., That the President of the United
States be and he is hereby authorized at his dis.
erection to give to the British government the no.
ticc required by its sad second article for the alb
rogation of the convention Of the 9th of August,
1897.
Mr.. Allen said if he understood the meaning of
the resolution proposed by the Committee Of
Conference, the part of it authorizing the giving Of
the notice is the same as that passed by the Senate
and sent to the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Bcrren said the Senator correct The
resolution was the same which had passed the SEN
ate.
Mr.. Allen then said that the whole result of the
labors OF the Committee was to restore, in sub
stance though with a slight variation in phraseolo-
gy, the preamble and resolution ms they originally
passed the Senate. Therefore, for reasons which
he had heretofore given, he should have to record
his vote against the adoption of the Report of the
Committee
The question being on concurring in the Report
oil the Committee
Mr.. Cameron explained the grounds upon which
he would vote in favor Of it. His preference was
for the naked notice, but he believed that the no.
tice was more important than the form, and would
take 1t in its present shape rather than risk its loss
He expressed himself to be 81 deg. 40 min. man,
out and out.
The vote being taken resulted as follows:
.4yeS-Messrs. Archer, Ashley, Anterior, Bagby,
Barrow, Benton, Bcrren, Calhoun, Cameron, Y.
Clayton, J. NJ. Clayton, Colqutt, Corwin, Crtten-
den Davis, Dix, Evans, Greene, Haywood, Hous-
ton, Huntingdon, Jarnagin, Johnson, La johnson,
Md, Lewis, McDutiie, Mangum, Miller, Morehead,
Niles, Pearce, Penny backer, Phelps, Rusk, Sewer,
Simmons, Speight, Turney, Upham, Webster,
Woodbridge and Yuee.-42.
.NoeS-Messrs. Allen, Atchson Bresee, Bright,
Cass, Dickinson, Fairfield, Jenness, Semple and
Wescott--l0.
The French spoliation bill was then taken up,
and Mr.. J. NJ. Clayton resumed and concluded his
remarks in behalf of the justice Of the claim.
HoUsE.-The bill to establish the Smithsonian
Institute was taken up in Committee of the Whole,
and MIR. Marsh of Vermont made sensible and
learned speech on the subject
message from the Senate received an
nouncipg that the Senate had concurred IN the re-
port of the Committee of Conference on the Ore
gon notice.
Mr.. lngersoll read the report and Joint resolution
from the clerks table, the House being most anx.
ious and excited listeners. When he concluded u
dozen or two members sprang for the floor at once
and addressed the Chair, but it was arranged that
the floor should be given to one who would move
the previous question and prevent debate.
The previous question was moved and carried by
storm.
MR.. Gentry, amidst general uproar, insisted on
asking one question.
lie was called to order, no debate being allowed.
He nevertheless did ask the chairman what was the
difference 6eticeen the report and The original Senate
resolutions?
The report was concurred in, yeas 142, nays 49,
Mr.. McClernand of Ill. asked to be excused from
voting, and briefly to state his reasons therefor
lie was able, against great clamor, to say that
he believed it was intended by the President to of
Ter to Great Britain the 49h parallel and the free
navigation of the Columbia, and that as such an
offer was inconsistent with the honor and interests
of the country he could not vote for the resolution
in its present form.
The House, after settling this matter by so tri-
umphant majority, adjourned.
FRIDAY, April "a.
SENATE not in session.
HoUsE.--The Oregon Joint Resolution was re-
ported by the Committee on enroledsBills as cor
rect and signed by the Speaker.
THE POLISH lNsURREcTIoS.-The recent insur-
recton has been put down by the efforts of Russia,
Austria and Prussia. These three Powers have