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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-10-10
Mr.. buchanan 10 Mr.. UcLane.

WASHINGTON, JANUARY 30, 1916.
SIR Your dispatches No 81 inclusive, have been du-
ly received this Department Having already communica-
ted to you copy Of Mr. Pakenhams note of the 9th Dc.
eember last proposing arbate the Oregon question:
enclose herewith transcript Of my reply that note dated
the Sd instant.
On the nth instant Mr. Pakenham called the Depart
ment, and delivered me a note, Of which transmit YOU
copy renewing his proposition to arbtTae but changing the
terms. This has yet been answered This delay
has been occaoncd by any doubt the poprety of
rejecting the proposition, but from desire, before preparing
my answer ascertain the impression which had been male
on the British Ministry and people by the Presidents
and the accompanying correspondence. had anticipated
visit from Mr. Pakenham after the arrival Of the Hbe
MA, out ne has not since called at the Department.
M kenhams last proposition TO abltrate is liable TO the
same objection which prominently presented in my
'wef 70 the hrt 1t is that he proposes refer
aoaioh the question Of title in either the Powers
10 he whole territory " but yet annexed to this Offer there
IDnui"on mat neither should lie found, in the opin
ION e apuat, 10 possess complete title 20 the whole
eiy' Vnen ne sha DIVIDE between them " according
u' aPPecaoh OF The respective claims Of each II the
Government OF the United States should con.en, 4, an ar
traon upon such terms this would he construed nt an ;
nauoh no' dlfec invitation, the arbitrator 10 divide The
territory between the aie. Were possible for this Gov
eminent under any circumstance 10 rciey tho ,,o,o - -
btraton the title, and the title alone de,,rLal r,o ,
other consideration, ought TO lie the ony ops,;or h;,
II not confined TO this single point we should have h
compromising award like that of the King Of the
But arbitration in any form is out Of tie question
The title Of the United States tho vast ,e,,,o, IN H.
northwest Of America, with all ia commercial ,ays,
ges be placed in jeopardy by referring it to the de-
eHon Of any individuals, whether soveregn citizens n,
subjects TO Great Britain it would be distant possession
Of comparatively mall value and which, from the nature II
hlng she cannot very long enjoy bn TO the United
invaluable Whit arbitration is therefore out of In
question, probable that under the peculiar circumstance
Of the case and from anxious desire preserve peace
Tue senate, the question sIbpi;ted 10 them, Nigh
adV'e me n an' not o'ns-t upon the FOIL extent II
agh sut "o could aeHer plg IN The power Of any arb
Hs'e 10 dsH's "a Of foot Of the sod GA the continent soa
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Mr.. Buchanan to Mr.. McLane.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,


WASHINGTON, DECEMBER %, lS45.
Sin have the honor acknowledge the receipt of your
dispatches 10 No "a, inclusive.
The Senate having unanimously, as am informed con-
frmed your appointment Envoy Extraordinary and Mis
Penpotentiary Of the United States of America the
Court Of the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland /
transmit to you your commission in that character.
You correct in supposng that the British Government
would again offer to refer the Oregon question friend
ly Power On Saturday last Mr. Pakenham delivered
communication making offer refer this question: of which
transmit you copy. You will fail observe that he
does not propose reference OF the title the whole question:
Territory but merely the subject Of /" equitable division
OF between the parties. Ii strange that such a proposition
should have been submitted by the British Government the
face of the Presidents claim the whole territory, after
had been recently enforced in the solemn by
my letter Of the 30h Of August last withdrawing propo
siton for compromise by the 49th parallel Of latitude To
accept the proposition under such would he for
the President to admit that he had error in
serng the American title the whole territory and TO ac
knowledge the very submission Of gu ston to the arb
traitor, that Great Britain had right portion Of it, and
that his functions should be confined Equitable dv
son Of il between the parties In this respect the present
proposition unlike the former offer Of British Govern
ment, which general proposition arhate. II no
other existed for declining the proposition this would
be deemed sufficient by the President You may therefore
consider certain that will he rejected presume that the
British Government could have anticipated different
suit and, from my conversation upon the subject with Mr..
Pakenham Saturday last he will doubtless Them
they had any expectation that his offer would be accepted
am, &c. JAMES BUCHANAN.
LOUIS McLANE, ESD &c.
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the answer that proposition may receve the ultimate course
unon The mari of this Government will be defined.
think not improbable that the offer be declined upon
the ground mon which il understood it refused by Mr.
Calhoun 10 wit that satisfactory adjustment might
be oained through the medium Of negotiation this Govern
men woufhen submit propositions and resume the
NEGOTIATION but that il be refused such terms TO war
RANT Them in assuming that Government has determined
10 insist upon the claim and decline both negoa-
ton aud arbitration the Government will treat the offer ar
btrae umaum, and abide the result OF course these
opinions founded upon the observations Of the Earl Of
Aberdeen the conversation To which have already alluded
Although am quite that the Earl Of Aberdeen has no
idea present of accepting the compromise contained IN the
Presidents proposition would surprise If an arrange
upon that basis should prove acceptable to large and I'M
portant classes in this country indeed complained OF princi
pay by the Hudson Bay Company and those in It's interest
That the Ministry would find il difficult and hazardous TO pre-
fer such settlement may well be imagined although
Won may be certain that when becomes
evitahe will receive the undivided support Of the British
people.
believe the Government and people here quite prepar
ed for the reasseon in the message OF the Presidents opn
expressed in his inaugural address and perhaps for
commentator by him terminate the joint occupation in the
provided by the existing treaty And also think
that unless the recommendations in the message should be
such discourage further negotiation, and to manifest
determination TO insist upon whole right they would
lead any immediate upon the part OF this Govern
ment, materially add 10 the embarrassment in which the
relations between the countries appear be at present
involved.
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of the 49th parallel Of latitude and of the valuable habors
of Puges Sound such is the fixed determination of the
President.
Again Even il this not the case and treaty should
lie submitted 10 the Senate for arbitration, il could not, by
any possibility, obtain the necessary majority in that body
Upon the whole, the pursuit of arhuaon by the British
Government produce other effect than 10 involve the
question in difficulties, aud, perhaps by the delay,
der amcabe adustmen of impossible The fact is not
70 be disguised that the feeling OF the country is becoming
daily unanimous and intense in favor of asserting
right the whole territory and the debates Congress and
their delay TO in accordance with the recommendations Of
the President only TO increase the popular excitement
Resolutions OF Slate Conventions and State Legislatures
in succession, being adopted favor OF ahefng to
the line OF $40 40. If the British Government intend to
make proposition to this Government they have hour
lose If they desire peaceful termination of the controversy
Notwithstanding a you may have in the public pa
pers the notice. unless greatly mistaken Will pass Con-
gess, in some form other, by large nlajores Of both
Houses, we'll the other recommended by the
President.
The President will abandon the position he has taken
his message Clearly convinced Of the right of the United
States the whole territory dispute, and relieved, by the
refusal Of the British Government 10 accept the offer OF COM
PROMISE from the embarrassment in which the acts OF his pre-
decesSos had placed him. he would not now authorize me
conclusion Of treaty that basis But the Senate, his
constitutional advisers, IN session The question OF
peace be involved the issue They are branch
Of the var making well Of the treaty maklng power
In Difference the Senate, under these circumstances he
would in the first instance, feel it to be his duty TO submit
such proposition for their previous advice II IS manifest
therefore, that the British Government should al once present
their umatum If Mr.. Pakenham should offer less IN the
hope that having thus the negotiation he might
in progress induce TO say what the President woul1
consent to accept he must be disappointed The President
will accept nothing less than the whole territory unless the
should otherwise determine The only question which
he will decide is, whether the proposition, should any
suc lie made be of character to justify its submission 10 the
Senate for their previous advice
Under all the circumstances by which you be surround
ed left your discretion whether any such
municaon ntinaon shall be made to Lord Aberdeen
am, sc. *. JAMES BUCHANAN.
LOUIS McLANE, Esq, &c.
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Mr.. Buchanan to DIR. McLane.
DgPARrNESr OF STATE,

WAsHISGroS, DECEMBER Is, Is45
SIR You will receive by the Cambria copy of the Pre-
sdens message, and the documents accompanying H. IN
laon 10 Texas and Oregon These are all which have YET
been printed
You will observe that whilst the President has recommend
ed that the necessary notice shall be given TO abogate the
convention he has carefully avoided recommend any eg
ative which could in the time conflict with It's
provisions and appehended that Congress will adopt
any such measure. ~.
The message bias been well received throughout the
try, and its doctrines generally will think, the appro
baton of Congress.
The President sincerely desires preserve friendly
aons with Great Britain His policy with that and all other
nations peace long this be maintained consistent
Iy with the national rights and honor The Oregon question
is approaching crisis 1t is hardly probable that the
British Government will suffer to remain upon its present
basis and it clear that there should be any movement
towards Its adjustment this must originate with Great Britain
Should that Government take any further step with view
settle The controversy, the President would Judge of the cha
Of the proposition when made and if, his opinion
should be such justify this he would feel inclined TO sub
init the Senate for their previous avico before taking
any other upon As the determination any such
proposition might involve the issue Of peace between
the countries he would feel be his duty consult
his constitutional advisers before final decision. deem
necessary give you this nfomaon that you may make
any such suggestion the British Government but enable
to regulate wisely conversation and conduct in the
critical position in which you placed What the
suit might be in the Senate, cannot anticipate.
The President has received information from a variety #
which he disregard, that Great Britain
making extensive waIke preparations As her relations with
all the Powers of Europe at present 10 be of peaceful
character, the prevailing and natural inference here that
these preparations look rupture with the United States
the Oregon question 1t is of vast Importance that this Gov
eminent should early possible ascertain their cha
You therefore instructed embrace the first o
portunty of bringing this subject the notice of the Earl o.
Aberdeen in such you may deem expedient
1t Is true that than occasion Mr. Pakenham has
informed conversation that these wake preparations
had been commenced time before the existing difficulties
haia
aspect and had whatever with the Oregon que
ton but yet II would be satisfactory TO receive such
authoritative and authentic form The Pre-
sldent also anxious to learn your opinion upon this subject
with the least practicable delay
arm, &c JAMES BUCHANAN.
LOUIS McI.ASE, ESQ. &c.
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Mr.. buchanan 10 Mr.. Ne Lane.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

DEPARTMENT STATE,
WAsuSGroS, March 49, 1916.
SIR Your despatch No 35, dated the 3d. receiv
ed the 2st instant
My despatch No %, Of the Goth February last was so
full and explicit ia relation the Oregon question leave
nothing for to say upon that subject except merely
Of the inquiries contained in your No 35, which
had not been anticipated
You understand Lord Aberdeen have stated no
hccn encouragement TO the negotiation the basis Of
compromise should be held by my the last pro-
position Of the British Government for arbitration such
Of the alternatives left him might be offer proposition
through yourself TO this Government Should the contingent
cy his Lordhp may adopt this if he think pro-
per- You authorized to receive and transmit this De-
pament any proposition made by him but in event will
the President consent to transfer the negotiation to London
The against this are his opinion, conclusive, and
will readily occur to your own mind
We have but little information TO be relied upon in regard
the nsvgabeness Of the Columbia river and It's branches
north Of the parallel Of 40 degrees but there Is reason 10
doubt that they nayigabr for boats and bateany of few
burden We understand that !, by this mode that the
Hudsons Bay Company convey iuH and other articles from
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Mr.. .NcLane TO Mr.. Northumberland.

LONDON FEBRUARY 3, 1916.
SIR Notwithstanding these difficulties, still
entertain the opinion that 1t would be power without
any improper commitment of the President lead
nea of the negotiation by this Government and the sub
MISSION unless another mode would be desirable through
its Minister Washington, of proposition adopting that d
reced by the President the 18th of July last with
notifications not inconsistent according to the
tain Of ii, with national honor OF this should feel
quite certain if could officially know that the proposition
would probably be acceptable Washington and should
attempt informally, and upon my individual responsibility,
with scarcely less confidence of success if while acting in that
way, could encourage like result.
is due however to my position and to those with
whom am brought into intercourse upon this subject to state
that the opinions have thus expressed not founded upon
any direct communication from those in official station but
rather the result of series OF facts and nerencesen
tied, however, ia my judgment least less weight
After these observations owe it particularly to my
self to state that believing from the history OF previous
negotiations the Oregon question: that may be
settled upon the basis Of compromise, and with reference
interests which have grown up during the joint occupation of
the territory, without violation of any duty which public
the rights and honor of his country would
be unwilling, taking the Presidents proposition Of the 2th
July basis to final adjustment of the question
cordng to that proposition, but concedng to the HUI son
Bay Company continuance of the privileges of joint cccupa-
on including the navigation of the Columbia, for period Of
years longer; and hope may be allowed to
add, that would be willing the responsibility Of
asserting usment by extending the boundary the
Pacific by the 49h parallel and the Strait of Fuca with free
ports both nations by extending the free navigation Of
the Columbia for longer PERIOD provided similar advan
upon the ST Lawrence could thereby be secured to the
United States.
either adjustment may be concluded and have strong
conviction that the mode first indicated entirely practicable
| am, however, constrained at the time, state
from all that has my knowledge here, that have
reason believe that favorable than those have
above ad,erted would under any circumstances be con
scented to by this Government.
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CIVILIZATION IN SANTA FE.-A gentleman attached TO
General Kearneys expedition says in letter from Santa re
to brother in ST. Louis This is the most miserable coun
try have The novels the people live IN are bnlt
Of mud story high and have flooring. they sleep
on the ground and have neither BEDS tables chairs In
fact they burrow in the ground like prairie dogs we en-
ed the city on the 18th of August and took possession
without firing gun"
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The receipts Of -four wheat, barley and corr, at de-wa
ter during the fourth week OF September were, four
Larrels wheat 1856 900 bushels; barley, n 392 bushels;
corn 3i2 bushels The aggregate increase in corn
and wheat the Of navigation over the
period last year. is equal 6ss, 5l2 barrels OF -four
AbnnU Journal
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II,
SIN: have the honor acknowledge the receipt of
favors from YOU dated 3 ST july the other Of August
can only answer by yarn.
A countyman of nine INDUCING in the very in
teccua occupation of sucking fresh eggs and reading
newspaper. By mschance he contrived to bolt live
chicken The poor bird chrruped down his throat,
and he politely observed, BE the powers, my friend,
you spoke too late !"
only say, sir, that your favors have reached
late They have been chasing through the Mexican post
offices that is express myself more clearly when receiv
ed them, they (the letlcrs) down in Mexico and
up here and when did receive them they up here
and was down there
The fact is that most Of my have been paid off, and
scattered to the four quarters of the globe They
mostly sailors, as was myself From them Gf there be
chages) nothing be expected The camp and garrison
equpage has been turned the proper officers with the
exception of ndy smashed and placed h0rs du combat
in choppag down those amabe chaparas the banks of
the Rio Grande except also the camp kettles and pans
many of which used up roasting, boiling stewng and
frying pork and BEANS bacon and fresh beef not to speak
of the slow venison, which naured enough 10
call Mexican beet.
For my responsibility in the matter, regret,
Uncle Sans account than my own, that am not worth
continental damn have been not only paid, but believe
oyerpad by about $40. My conscience compelled to
with the master but they assured that they
made no mistakes-bsnk teers sometimes say the same.
considered their feelings and INDUCED them However
made good of the money gave to the sick and
paid soldiers
Most of the other captains are in the same fix with self
(barng the ovepay) about responsibility and refer to my
epistle
you have any further communications for me, please d
to the Of Maj Gen John L. Lewis New Orleans
seldom to the post office, because have nobody to
respond with, and yet the who had father
mother, but was /" won in a rattle"
Very respectfully,
G. II. ToBIN, Captain Company D.
Washington Regiment Louisiana Volunteers.
john NJ. McCALLA, Second Auditor.
p S. don't know whether to sign myself captain, ex-cap
tain or late captain. | ,cas captain.
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SOMETHING erich AND RARE"

The New Orleans Delta publishes the following cor,spon-
dence illustration Of the philosophy Of letter writing
Mr. McCalla, will be seen, (says that paper is positive,
pointed, and enenous Captain Tobn candid dscursye,
and ddacc The whole, if renching on the sublime,
belongs at least to the beautiful
TREAsuaY DEPARTMEsr,
SECOND AuDIToRs Office, JuLY 81, 1916.
Sin You charged on the books of this Office with
81 525, the value OF the clothing and blankets furnished for
the Of your company and for which you will lie held
countabe Ia order relieve yourself from this accountable
t you will enter your first muserro all articles OF cloth
ing and blankets issued to the under your command and
request the to deduct the several amounts from their
first payment.
You also held responsible Tor the camp and garrison
equpage received for your company until turned
United States Quartermaser.
am sir your obedient servant,
JNO. M McCALLA, Second Auditor.
Capt g. IL. ToBIN,
Washington Regiment Louisiana Volunteers.
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TnEAsuaY DEpARrmEsr,
TaEAsunY DEPARTMENT,


SECOND AuDITon's OFFICE, AUGUsr 8, 1886
Sin By decision of the honorable the Secretary of War
each soldier under your command entitled six months
clothng to the amount OF S2 all that they are to be
charged with. There will be other charges, which YOU
will be Informed by this office You will please consider this
letter your guide in addition to The you received from
Of the 3lst ulmo. Very respectfully,
JNO. M. McCALLA, Second Auditor.
Capt. Il. III. ToBIs Louisiana Volunteers.
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The state Fair.

We have obtained Tie following abstract CEN
piled from the original entry books o: tae Iate State
ar held Z; Aabarn. I; shows the number O.
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State as well as froza other states and Canada
1t aiso exhibits IN their respective columns the
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uns awarded. /. i believed to be corsct O. near
y 80. When q yot OF several articles or stock
could under no circumstances be entitled 10 more
than one premium they are counted as one IN the
table below:
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