The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-28

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The Oregon Question-The Forty-Nin tn Pa.
raliel-state OF the Negou. lions.
AS his al-absorblng question continues to excite
the speculative consideration Of every portion OF the
United States, we do not deem 1t necessary to offer
any apology for the constant references we make to
1t, while we regret that the position IT holds,
does not afford US a satisfactory opportunity to
Judge, with reliable certainty, to the probable
Issue The negotiating parties have come almost
TO the point OF settlement. but as is very frequent
V the case in delicate controversies, it is diff
cult to arrange the details than to determine the
main question; each party thinks enough has been
yielded on his sde-a matter of pride steps In, and
destroys the happlest prospects II we have any
reason to Judge from what has teen ide public
by both nations, the line OF division has been decided
on by each government, which we do not hesitate
TO represent TO be the forty ninth parallel OF lat-
tuoe; and, therefore, we do perceive any other
source OF difficulty, except the terms be agreed on
tor the free navigation of the Columbia and 10 whom
the Island OF Vancouver is exclusively to belong.
la our estimate OF the subjects in dispute, think
that liberaly, justice and fairness would give the
island to Great Britain, the waters around it TO re.
main open 10 the vessels of both nations, and the
navigation OF the Columbia river to be free to the
subjects OF Great Britain for a term of years. II
the British Cabinet seriously DESTROYS OF peace,
we believe there will be no difficulty in securing it
on these terms and if they are not so, the present
state OF the negotiation will afford them an oppor-
runlty for hostile collision.
1t must, however, be confessed, in the absence OF
any appearance to renew the negotiations, that the
controversy is in less friendly state than in
position OF allegiance. II may be looked on In the
character of negative, pregnant of mischief, and
OF such nature that 1t cannot much longer be en-
dured, without producing further arrangements,
which will require the most discreet management,
IN order TO prevent a complete outbreak To this
seeming istlessness we are disposed TO allow much
weight, while we hope that, notwithstanding there
are no evidences of a continuance to the negolia.
tons. the2 may be in active operation.
II is Impossible 10 bestow the slightest respect on
the rumors which have been circulated in Washing
ton, that our government has been presented with
the utinatnnt OF Great Britain, making the boun-
Diary line to be determined by the course OF the Co
lumbia river, as this would not only inevitably lead
10 war, but would place the conduct of the British
Minister, in the recent Parliamentary discussion, in
a contradictory and questionable light. II it was
deemed proper to condemn the course taken by Mr..
Pakenham, in his prompt refusal to entertain the
proposition we made, and then, without any change
In our position. except declining to arbltrate to adopt
aposition still more extravaganza, would be to evince
degree of weakness and absurdity not 10 be mpu.
ted TO British Minister. If Sir Robert Peel had
resolved to confne his proposition to such an ,ti-
NAHUM, he would have pronounced an euogium on
their representative, and commended his decision
for its manly defence OF the honor OF Great Britain
and as affording just rebuke to American preten-
sion.
We cannot come to any other conclusion than
what we have heretofore presented-that the peace
OF these two great countries will be preserved
and we sincerely hope that the present favorable
occasion will not be allowed to pass away without
the establishment of the most friendly relations;
Tor we should be apprehenslve If the negotiat ton
be delayed until the adjournment of Congress,
some other elements Of discord may be introduced,
to widen the breach. The prosperity of the two
nations il mutually important to each other, and
sound policy should dictate to both governments,
not only the proprety, but the absolute nece ssiy,
u cultlvating liberal and friendly understanding
II our differences are assuming the appear ance of
controversy of pride, then are we reaching
point from which it will be found extremely embar-
RAISING to recede; and, when our refusal to arbi-
rrate arrives out it will be taken by England as suf-
hclent ground for the most decided measures, pre-
dicated on the idea that she had condescended, to
the last degree TO preserve the peace Of the civil
lized world. We, however, do not see any such
question at issue, and so perfectly conciiatory.
reasonable, and courteous were the grounds adopt
ed In the correspondence, for conveying our de ci-
sion In this matter, that we look forward to hear OF
the reception Of our refusal having reflected
much honor on American diplomacy.
CANADIAN FRONTIER DIFrcULTrEs zee by
the papers published near, the Canadian frontier,
that several attempts have been made of late TO get
up frontier agitation. Col kerby, Collector of
the Customs at Fort Erie, was fired upon in the
vicinity Of his residence; and two persons have been
held to bail the American as well as the Candi-
an slde to take their trial. for attempting TO destroy
the steam ferry boat, which plies between Fort Erie
and Black Rock. No less than five attempts have
been made TO destroy this vessel; two by boring
holes through the bottom and three by placing large
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