Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-06-04
Foreign Nowso
ARRIVAL
G R Z A r.
OF THE
BRITAIN,
Five Days Later from Europe.

l. lie SlbdflltT NEfEdt britain. dTrlFeQ al new
York on the 18th May, from Liverpool, hav-
ing sailed en- the 9Th, thus bringing intelligence
FIVE days later from Europe.
The following extracts are from the New
York Courier and Enquirer:
The Commercial intelligence will be found
below. 1t viii be seen that no very import
ant changes have occurred since our last ad-
vices.
The Times Of the 9TH, refers to the ''inordi-
nate prolixty" of the American debate upon
Oregon, as a proof of the empty and factious
character of the cry by which the American
claims have been supported. The worst con-
sequence of this long discussion is said to be
that it ''suspends all negotiation" and that
upon question in which the utmost prompt
tude and decision are required. The infam-
Gus attack OF Mr.. iNGERsoLL upon MIR. WEB
sTER is referred TO and the Times saws it shall
refuse to believe in the truth of the charges
brought against him, until they are proved
The West India mails arrived at South
ampton on the 9th, bringing from Vera Cruz
intelligence to April |. The steamer brought
also 2S9,5Sl dollars, Of which 10000 were on
account of the Mexican dividend, and other
coin and gold 10 the amount of ESQ, 000.-
The refusal of the Mexican Government to re
ceive our Miuister-his departure-the pro-
camation OF Paroles dated March 26-and
other intelligence of that date We're received
News was also received of the advance of the
American troops to the Rio Grande.
Intelligence from this country to the 10th
ult,. was received on the 9TH via Havre. 1t
embraces the news of the passing of the no.
tee in Congress, which, of course, was regar-
ded as the event of chief importance. The
daily papers all comment upon it. Generally,
/ it is not regarded as belligerent measure, nor
does there seem to be any marked apprehen-
sion OF war as a result. The Morning Her.
aid thinks it likely enough that the American
/ Government is disposed TO renew negotiations,
and thinks, that the news Of the ''glorIous sue
cess Of the British arms in Asia, was Of con-
siderable importance to calculating nation
/ like America" In short, the Herald thinks
that there is a chance that the question will
return to the position it held some months
since. 1t thinks from official statements, that
/ the Americans are not able, in the event of
war. to take Canada, and closes IFS article
/ thus:
| "We would advise them to look nearer
! home, and, while their Imagination is run
ming upon the plumber of a rival nation, let
| them take heed for New York. The Terrible,
the Reuibution, Cyclops, and other steam
/ irigates, would be rather unwelcome visitants
I in the United States capitol, if they came in
warllke guise. But. as we have already said,
we do not anticipate immediate war; the pres
ent resolution will, without doubt, end in a
renewal of negotiations How those negotia-
tons themselves will terminate depends in a
great measure upon the continuance of SIR II.
PEEL in Office. IL England submits to domi-
nation, at the hand of apostate rulers, at home,
bullied she undoubtedly will be abroad"
! The Times thinks that the form in which
I the resolutions passed is extremely dignifed
and becoming, and looks upon it as triumph
of the moderate over the ultra party II closes
its comment with the following declarations
"Thus far, then, and in more respect than
one, the American notice materially improves
the prospects Of a speedy settlement. II recog-
Misses, in general terms, the basis upon which
alone such q settlement can be attempted, and
by putting an end to the period of joint occu-
pancy, IT prepares us 70 maintain TO the fullest
extent the rights we derive from present occu-
patton. Whatever be the fate Of the provision
al treaties, we presume that no one will contest
that the rights and interests which have grown
up by their protection and authority are sacred
both under the letter of those treaties, and I'M
der the original rights to which we now revert
in all their force Our position as claimants
I
the partition Of the whole territory in dispute
is rather strengthened than weakened by the
abrogation Of the treaty. and we cannot doubt
that the Ministers of the Crown will be ready
and upon the receipt of the notice, firmly and
explicitly TO declare TO the Cabinet at Wash
mgton what those hts are which they have
long been resolved and prepared to main
tain.' Every incident which has occurred in
the course OF these discussions has more
and more fully convinced us that whilst
a compromise Is necessary, and, indeed, ouI
own statement of our claims suggest a divi-
sion, no surrender Of those claims can be at
tempted. We are not conscious of having
advanced any argument, or made any asser
ton, which is not greatly within the srticteSt
limits to which British rights might have been
carried; and below the line which has been
traced for the policy Of this country lies moth
ing but insecurity and disgrace. To that posi-
ton we therefore adhere; we have no doubt
that the Ministers of the Crown will adhere to
it no less firmly, confident that, in the main
tenance Of just rights as well as in securing
peace, they are supported by the unanimous
resolution of the people of England.n
In Parliament nothing has been done. The
debates on the Corn Laws are still continued
There was an increased public confidence tina