Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-02-14
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fuasl)inaton Correspondence.

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Tie late hour at which correspondents letter
was received, renders it necessary to omlt large
portion of it. The part omitted, however, is merely
a detail of unmportant business. TO US considered
He remarks as follows on the late message of the
Pres dent, which it will be contains subject mat
ter of the highest Importance.
The message contained the following correspon-
dence uron the Oregon question =
l. letter from Mr. Pakenbam Of Dec. Sd, con-
tanning proposition for arbitration. with view
to an equitable division Of the Oregon Territory
9 A letter from Mr.. Buchanan declining 1T.
g. A letter from Mr.. Packenham, suggesting q
mixed commission If subjects and citizens TO arbi-
trate between the two countries and in case Of their
finding neither party entitled to the SOIL then TO make
an equitable division between the two powers.
A. letter from Mr.. Buchanan declining to arb-
at all upon question OF territory, and closing
with the declaration that the United States and Great
Britain were fully able settle all differences be-
tween them, without tie nterposticn of any foreign
power, citizen, subject.
s. A letter from Mr.. Buchanan to our Minister at
London asking information in relation 10 the warlke
preparations of Great Britain, and Mr. McLane's
opinion of the same.
g. Mr. McLane's answer informing Mr. Buchan-
an Of an interview had with Lord Aberdeen-ln
which his Lordshp stated that these great naval pre-
partitions had been determined upon before the Oregon
question assumed any thing of a war-like aspect
that had rupture been anticipated with the United
States, the same preparations would have been made
He however, deemed it due say, that these prepar
atoms were such as would be necessary be made In
case Of q rupture with our government.
Mr. McIane in speaking of the conversation with
Lord Aberdeen. expresses his opinion that the prepa-
rations are making with reference to this coun-
try than night be inferred from the replies OF Lord
! Aberdeen He SAYS in case of a rupture between
this country and England she will endeavor to strike
the strongest and surest blows once, in the hopes
of making the short one.
The first announcement that the correspondence was
submitted created deep sensation In the House; and
during the reading, the interest in it intense.
Upon the aoer, and in the galleries. all was hustled
to silence. The scratch of the reporters pens could
be distinctly heard.
The correspondence, motion of Mr.. lngersoll,
was referred to the Committee of the Whole the
state of the Union
Its now 9i P NJ, and few minutes since, the
House was vet in session. There will be at least ten
speeches as the days work. Af,er adjournng to-
night there will be but five hours more left for speech
cs The vote, you are aware, is TO be taken at 3
o'clock on Monday.
| adhere to the opinion that the majority for notice
will be large still it may be, that Mr.. Dromgooe 5
substitute may be adopted in the place of the original
notice resolutions. strong attempt VIII be made to
that end and many will yield to it for the purpose OF
having larger maiority-thns showing to England
more united feeling upon the measure The only
material variation between the original resolution and
the substitute is that the substitute carries along witt
the notice declaration of Congress that the act is moi
intended to close the door to compromise, or farther
negotiation.
After having read tie substance of the correSpon-
dence disclosed today, and col dered ITS bearing
you will hardly need TO be told that II Is not regarded
here as favorable peace The decision OF the lresi
dent in refusing arbitration, will be approved, am
, confident, by the American people The tone and
language of the letters of the Secretary of State are
admirable fully SUIT lining the good opinion formed OF
his diplomatic talent from his previous Oregon cor
I respondencc Why arbitra;e Who should We be
, willing to leave question of this nature to What
farmer of your III )osier State, would agree to
arbtrate with an eastern Spectator who came along
and told him that lie owned part of his farm; an'
presented no better claim than England has to any
: part Of Oregon Agreeing to arbltrate, Is conceS
sion of mixed right. 1t would really seem that W
i have had quite enough Of arbitration with England
I Yours truly, TlMOLEON.