Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-07-21

this county, he empowered 10 do the ,.uin.,ion ~
the existing convention, by giving years notice. addee
TO that ADVICE which might perhaps, have been eonsida
ed OF unsatisfactory hostile character the
that they advised tho notice for tho termination Of the con
vennon to be given IN order that IL might facilitate ami
cable adjustment Of the dispute.
We thought the addition Of these words BY those hsi
authotiucs-the expression Ola hope thar the
OF the convention might the strongly mprcs. upon IN,
two countries the necessity Of smcable .d,n.,u.n--,
thought thoss expressions removed any barrier 10
al by either county Of the attempt settle th. difference
We did not hesitate therefore, within days after the re-
eept OF hat intelligence OF wish expressed bv ,he Housr
OF Congress that efforts might DO made for the
minauon OF these disputes although the offer o
had been reeced-wo did hesitate TO do that which
In tho state OF the dispute IL became 10 DO
mot to propose renewed and heightened bu
To specify frankly aud at what the terms on which
We could consent 10 partition Of tho country of tho Ore
gon.
Sir the President Of the United States mus, saw what
nave oeen inc expressions heretofore used By
nm ana however strongly he might have been
committed TO the adoption OF different course wisely and
pauioucay determined at refer our proposas 70
inc Ssna'e-'hat authority OF the United States whcse
consent u requisite for the termination OF any negotiation
OF this kind and tho Senate again acting In the
mt has have the heartfelt satisfaction to state at one.
Loud ehees Sir, perhaps from the Importance OF the
subject and considering this is the last shall bay. 10
address tho house Minister of the Crown NAV be
allowed TO state what the OF the proposal. c
made TO the United States on the OREGON question: n,
order TO prevent the necessity renewed diplomatic ma.
gotianons, We sent convention which trusted the u
Convention
was to this OBJECT, that
From the point the 49th parallel OF north latitude
where the boundary laid down existing treaties and con-
ventons between Great Britain and the United State. ter
inmates the limo Of boundary between the terore, o hs,
Britannia Majesty and those the United State, ,bal he
continued westward along the said 49h parallel Of north
latitude TO the middle OF the channel which
continent from Vancouvers Island and thence
through the middle OF the said chpnRe and Of Eur..
10 the Pacific Ocean; provided, however that the
naNiganon OF the said channel and STRAITS south of
parallel OF north latitude, remain and open 10 both
tics"
Those who remember the local conformation or Inn,
country VIII understand that proposed the
OF tie ish parallel Of latitude till strike. the Strait, Of Flu
ca mat should be continued yancouvers snd
mus deprivng us OF any OF vsncouves Issnd-but
leaving US in possession of the whole OF Island
sir the second article OF the convention sent for the
acceptance OF the United States th. efee,-,hat
From the point at which the t9th parallel Of north Ia
tuoe shall be found inersec the great branch
OF the Columbia river the navigation of an. ,ad br,nch
shall be free and open the Hudsons Bay Company and
10 All niihsh subjects trading with tho same to the point
whefe me saio branch meets the main stream of the Co
lumbia, and thence down the SAID main stream 10 IN.
ocean, with tree access into and through the s,d river or
oeins Understood that all the portages along
the Inc thus described shall in like manner be free and
open In navigating the said or riyeu British sub
ec with their goods and produce shall be treated ON The
same footing as citiz Of the United States IL being how
ever always understood that nothing this article shall
be construed preventing intended 10 prevent the Co
Vernment OF the United States from making any
respecting the navigation OF said yer or rivers moi in
consistent with the present treaty"
Sir, will occupy the attention OF the Hou.s with
any more OF the details Of this convention (Cheeu)
would only state that on this very day. my return from
my mission 10 her Majesty offer the OF h,r
MaIosys servants, had the of finding An Off
cial letter from Mr.. Pskenham in the following
rms the aceeptsneeof proposals. and giving an assur
the United States ~
"WAsHINGToS, June 10, 1886
My Lord,-In conformity with what had The homo,
70 STATE IN my despatch No 6s the eth instant the Pres
adj RaAa a. -
hitting for the opinion Of that body the draugh of con
yenuon for the settlement OF the Oregon question which
VS. instructed by your lordship's despach No. 49, Of
States. - ~ -
After few hours elaboration on each Of the three
days, wednesday Thursday and Friday, the Senate by
'sJoV OF 50 votes 10 IL, adopted yesterday evening re-
solution sdvi'ng the President accept the term,
20 oy her MaJssys Government. The President did not
hesitate to act on this advice and Mr. Buchanan according
sent Tor me tins morning, and informed me that the
conditions Offered by her Mnestys Government were ac
rePted by the Government OF the United States without
me addinon or alteration OF a single word" havo the
honor TO be, &c.
ar. PAKENHAM.
1.-The Right Hon. the Earl OF Aberdeen, X. r. &cr
Loud and continued cheering Thus, sir these two
yreat Nations mpelled believe by the puhIic oni,,,
"hieh ought to guide and influence statesmen have by
by the spirit OF mutual compromise aver.d
bat dreadful calamity Of nations Of kindred
ace and common language-(loud cheen)-the breaking
'u OF which would have Involved the civilized world in
to an extent is difficult foresee-not one
rear, probably not month OF such war but would
been expensive than tho whole territory that had
alled forth but they averted that war; believe
with their in,erests-consisten,y with
'erec honor the part OF the American Government and
N the part OF those who have at length closed, trust
very cause OF difference between the countries-
Loud cheers.)
Sir may say also the credit of the Government Of
his country, that far from being Influenced in our yews
regard to :he termination Of these disputes about the
oregon by the breaking OF the war with Mexico we
distinctly innma'ed TO Mr.. P1kenham, that though
ected events had occurred it did affect in tho slightest
Iegroe, our desire for peace. (Cheenl Mr. Pakenham
moving the spirit Of his Government being aware Of the
occurrence OF these hOSities having DOW
in certain II he had thought this offer would have
'een likely to Proong negotiations diminish the chance
d successful ISSUE wisely thought the occurrence of
heNcan hosuiues with the u. States not one of the
cases TO which had adyeed and therefore most wisely
iic he tender this offer Of peace United S,tes on his
'wn discretion, and the confidence Of his Government
New let me say and am this House will think il
10 the credit OF my noble friend that on the occurrence
u these hoslitcs between Mexico the United States
before we were Of the reception whi:h this offer on
our part would meet WITH the first packet that sailed tan
Tered to the United States the offer Of good offices for
he purpose OF mediaing between them and the Mexican
Government. Loud Cheeul Sir DO rejoice therefore
hat before suuendering power tho feet Of large ma
oriy Of this House. had the opportunity Of giving them
he Official that every Of quarrel with that
great country the other side Of Atlantic is termina
ed before retire from Office loud cbeersO Sir I
eel that have executed the task which ny public
luty imposed upon me.
trust have said nothing which can by possible y lead
o the recurrence OF those controversies have deprecated
Whatever opinions may be formed with regard TO the OK
ent OF the danger with which were threatened can
ny with truth that her maJestys Government in propo
ng these measures Of commercial policy VIII ch have dis
nued them TO the confidence Of many Of those who here
oioe gave them their support influenced by no other
iesre than the desire to consult the Of this eoun
~. ICheeTs Our object avert dangers which we
houHh were imminent and avoid conflict we believed
would soon place in hostile collision great and powerful
classes in this county Cheers The love Of power was
rot motive for the proposal Of these MEASURES; for
laid before, had not doubt that whether these me a.
Tres accompanied with failure success the almost
certain issue mus; be the termination Of tho existence Of
his Government
ST. am not sure that is advantageous for the pub
&c interests that this should be So admit ia the with
travail Of confidence from by many our friends was
natural result Of crcumstances; and do think that when
proposals Of such nature made apparently at variance
With the course which Ministers heretofore pursued and
ubJoeing them to the charge taun Of inc
pon the whole advantageous for this country and for
he general character Of public men, that the proposal Of
measures Of that kind, under such circumstance should
'niail that which 10 supposed 10 BIO fitting punishment
namely, expulsion from office I, therefore, do not com
'iain Of ~ anything s preferable attempting to maintain