The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-20

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arose lCheers.l feel the course adpoted per.
fecty consistent with our true interests, and with
perfect honor on the part Of the American govern.
Inent, and on the part of those who have at length
! closed, trust, every cause OF dlssenslon between
| The two countries. Sir may say 10 the credit Of
this country, that SO far from being influenced in
our views with regard TO the termination of thes,
disputes about the Oregon territory, by the break
| ing out OF war between the United States Of
America and Mexico, beg leave 10 say, that so far
from that being the case, distinctly intmated Il
Mr.. Pakenham, that though such circumstance
had occurred yet II did not affect in the slightest de-
gree our desire for peace. Mr.. Pakenhsm being
aware Of the occurrence Of these hOstlltles, mos
wisely thought, though he had discretionary
power IN bis hands, that this was not one of the
cases which would lead to prolongation Of ouI
diherences. Let Inc say, and surely the house viii
give me credit for what am about 10 tell them, tha
on the occurrence Of these hostites, before we had
any ntmaton of the successful issue ofihe negotia
IONS between this country and the u States, by the
hrst packet that sailed we directed Mr. Pakenham
| to make use Of his Office for the purpose of medi
| atlng between the United States and the government
ofMexico. Cheers | rejoice, therefore, that
have the opportunity, before surrendering power a
the feet OF majority Of this house, Of giving al
Official assurance TO the house, that every Of
quarrel with that great country on the other side Of
the Atlantic is terminated with honor to both coun
tries"
| Lord PalmerSton, in noticing this part Of the pre-
mier's speech, said al must again say, that the
right honorable Garonet did not quite execute the pur
pose which he announced In the outset but willis
shaping what have had to say, so as not to afford
any indueement for observation, should have been
sorry to have Above Of the latter topics Of the
right honorable baronets speech to pass without no.
tee. mean that announcement which will lie re
ceiyed with satisfaction in the remoes Of the
emPire--namely, that the unfortunate differences
which had sprung up between this country and the
United States Of America are settled on terms, the
right honorable baronet says, equally honorable "a
both parties. (Cheers.) IL would have been on,
Of the greatest fatalities if two nations, united by
every tie which ought TO cement two great and pow
erful states, had been involved in the ealamties o
war. (Renewed cheers) avail myself, sir, 81 thin
opportunity of expressing the great degree Of pleas
ure with which, 10 common with the whole country
hail that announcement" Loud cheers.)
| The House of Lords met on the same day, Al
about half-past four, p m, and were in session moi
longer than an hour.
Lord Brougham said that seeing his noble FRIEND
| the Secretary for Foreign Affairs in his place he
begged TO put question to him, which he hoped he
would excuse his doing without notice. He wished
to receive from his noble friend confirmation Of the
very gratifying intelligence from America which had
appeared IN the public prints, and by which it ap
peared that the very troublesome matter between
this country and the United States in relation to the
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been brought TO an amicable conclusion, just in il
self, and honorable to both parties
"The Earl Of Aberdeen said: | have occasionally
had questions put to me by noble lords on the Other
side OF the House, and especially by noble earl moi
now in his place. with regard to the progress of the
negotiations with the United States those inquiries
have been always made in a most friendly and con.
catory manner, and 30 far from embarrassing oil
impeding those negotiations, have felt that he was
desirous only Of assisting and promoting them. On
this occasion should, without the pressure of spe-
cal Interpolation have asked the permission of The
house to state the details connected with this graft
flying result. Hear. When last had occasion
to reply to question relating TO these negotiations
the state IN which they this: the President
of the United States had sent message to the Sen.
ate, containing refusal of repeated proposals
TO refer this question To arbitration. | felt thai
nothing could be done then until The Senate and the
House Of Representatives took some step in conse-
queDce OF this message. therefore waited the re-
| suit OF this communication by the President; and
then saw that the Senate and House of Represen.
| tauves had come to a decision friendly and con
cilatory, without any further delay, and putting
| aside all diplomatic etiquette and puncto, which
might have led us to expect some step to be taken
| the other side, prepared draft of a convention
which sent out to Mr.. Pakenham by the packet o
the 18th Of May. have brought with me the let
ter | have received from Mr.. Pakenham, part o
which | will read to your lordships, as fur
has been put to me. 1t is dated the 18th of June
and states:
SIN conformity with the instructions contained il
your lordshps despatch, which received onIthe I'll
instant have the honor to state that the Presden
sent message to the Senate on Wednesday last
submitting to that body the draft Of the convention
| for the settlement of the Oregon question, which
was instructed in your despatch OF the 18th Of Ma,
to propose for the acceptance of the government o
| the United States. The Senate after short delib
Grafton, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, by
maj ory Of 80 to IL, yesterday agreed to a resoIu
ton advising the President to accept the terms pro
| posed by her majesty's government Hear, hear.
The President did not hesitate to act on that advice
and Mr.. Buchanan sent for me this morning, ant
Informed me that the convention was accepted b,
the government of the United States without the al
| dition or alteration of a single word Lou,
cheers from all part of the house. Gratifying a
this is, | think, my lords, that it is an act @
duty and justice, well as of much pleasure
for me to pay tribute 10 the most friendly an
concilatory course pursued by the minister for tn
United States in this country. have long know
and esteemed him, owing to our official intercours
fifteen or sixteen years ago. He has contribute
by every means In his power to this result, and
one more cordially participates in the eradication
has caused than Mr.. McLane."
This was succeeded by long and enthusiast
cheers. | could not be otherwise than delighted t.
see my countryman so highly appreciated to, ca
FORTH at the mention of his name, the paudts of tn
most dignihed and aristocratic body in the world
But this is not the only testimonial of the estimation
IN which Mr.. McLane is held at this metropolis
His hospitable residence has been thronged through
out the week by the ds,ingue Of the kingdom, VIII
expressed to him their grateful sense for his agenc
in preserving peace In honoring the representative
honors are bestowed upon the country which is rep
resented.
It's not my purpose to discuss the terms upo
which the perplexing boundary question has bee
settled | will content myself by saying, that the
are favorable to the interests of the Unite
States than any that could have been secured unde
former administrations. But'they less favorable
from the high ground, never refuted upon which GU
title to the whole territory was placed, than ha
a right to expect. We can afford, however, to b
generous. Great Britain has not the most remot
intention of coonizng the country north Of AGO an
if her new commercial system works successfully,
will venture the assertion that at future period,
can be purchased for trihing consideration.
free trade prevails, it is admitted all sides thn
the British colonies will necessarily become indie
pendent of the crown. Lord Stanley, in his protes
| against the new laws, makes this a primary oblec