Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-02-27

It is nv desire that our present union, and
the good understanding which so happily ex-
lists between rs, may always be employed TO
afomote the interests of humanity, and to se-
cure the peace of the world. regret that the
conflicting claims of Great Britain and the u.
States in respect to the territory on the North
Western Coas: of America, although they
have been made the subject of repeated nego-
tiation. still. remain unsettled. You may be
assured that no effort consistent with national
honor shall be wanting on my part to bring
this question to an early and peaceful terml-
nation.
Gentlemen of the House of Commemorative
Estimates for the year will be laid before you
at an early period. Although, am deeply
sensible OF the importance OF enforcing econ
omy in all branches of the expenditure, yet |
have been compelled by due regard 10 the
exigercies of the public service, and to the
state of our Naval and Military establishments,
to propose some increase in the estimates
which provide for their efficiency.
NV Lords and Gentlemen 81 have observ-
ed with deep regret, the very frequent insan-
ces in which the crime Of deliberate assasina-
lion has been of late committed in Ireland
1t will be yoar duty to consider whether any
measures can be devised calculated TO give
increased protection to life; and to bring to
Justice the perpetrators of SO dreadful crime.
| have to lament that, in consequences OF the
f lure of the potatoe crop in several parts Of
the United Kingdom, there will be deficient
supply of an article of food which forms the
chief subsistence Of great numbers OF my peo-
pie. The disease by which the plan; has been
affected, has prevailed to the utmost extent In
Ireland. have adopted all such precautions
as it was in my power to adopt for the purpose
of aIlevating the sufferings which may be
caused by this calamity, and | shall confident
ly rely on your cooperation in devislng such
other means for effecting the same benevolent
purpose, as may require the sanction of the
Leg stature.
have had great satisfaction in giving my
assent to the measures which you have pres
ented to me from time to time, calculated to
extend Commerce, and to stimulate domestic
skill and industry, by the repeal of prohibito-
nv, and the relaxation Of protective, duties.-
The prosperous state of the Revenue, the in
creased demand for labor. and the general i'm
provement which has taken place in the inter-
nal condition of the county, are strong testl-
monies in favor Of the course you have pur-
sued. recommend you to take into your early
consideration whether the principles in which
you have acted may not with advantage be
yet more extensively applied, whether it may
not be in your power, after a careful review OF
the existing duties upon many articles. the pro-
duce or manufacture of other countries to make
such further reductions and remisslons as may
tend to insure the continuance of the great
benefits to which have adverted, and by en-
| Iarging our commercial intercourse, TO strength
en- the bonds Of amity with Foreign Powers.
Any measure which you may adopt for al
fectng these great objects will, | am co3vln-
ced, be accompanied by snch precautions as
sh all prevent permanent loss TO the revenue,
or I'M urious results 10 any Of the great inter
ests of the country. | have full reliance on
your just and dispasslonate consideration OF
matters so deeply affecting the public welfare.
1t is my earnest prayer that with the blessings
of Divine Providence on your councils, you
may be enabled to promote friendly feelings
between different classes Of my subjects, pro-
vide additional security for the continuance
Of peace, and to maintain contentment and
happiness at home, by increasing the comforts
of the great body OF my people.
tits said that Her Majesty emphasized these
portions of the speech which spoke of the con
tnuance of peace, and the reduction Of the
Tariff.
An address to the Throne as the custom is
was Immediately moved, which in all res
poets echoed the sentiments Of the speech.
From this speech Of the Queen, which in
reality speaks the sentiments of Sir Rober
Peel and his colleagues in the Cabinet, onl
readers will see that the tone of the English
nation is pacific, and that the just and eter
nal doctrines of free trade, are now, for the
first time in centuries, almost in the ascen
dant in Great Britain.
The Oregon Question.-Below We give
couple OF short extracts from Sir Robert Peel:
speech in the House of Commons, on the 23C
nit. These remarks were in reply to ques
ton Of Mr.. Hume, about the course whicl
ministers would pursue in the present aspec
of the Oregon question. Sir Robert Peel said
l never entertained the slightest apprehen
sion that any contrast between the Language
employed in her Maesty's speech in referenc
to :hose unfortunate disputes that still prevail
between this country and America, and tia
which has been used by the Chief Magistrat
of the United States, would have been made il
this House. / never thought that that cou
!, have been mistaken or misrepresented. w
! have no hesitation in announcing our SINGER
desire, for the interest of this country, for til
interests of the United States, and for the in
terests of the civilized world, in continuing t
! strain every effort which is consistent wit
national honor, for the purpose of amicabl
terminating those disputes. (Hear.)
e never had any apprehension that our II
:. tentions or language would be misrepresen
ed; and the speech which tho hon. genslema
. (Mr. Hnme,) the uniform and consistent az
II vocate for the strictest economy, has just mad
IS confirms, me that my anticipations will NJ
;. be disappointed. (Cheers.) And if my pr