American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-18

The NoTICE. We gave TO our readers yes
terday, the vote of the Senate on the Notice t.
England in relation to the oint occupancy o
Oregon, and we congratulate the country upor
the adoption of the substitute offered by MIR
Johnson, of Maryland, for the resolutions pass.
ed in the House of Representatives. The sub.
stitute is as follows:
Joint Resolution Concerning The Oregon Ter
rjtOly. Whereas, by the convention concluded
the twentieth day of October, eighteen hundred
and eighteen, between the United States of
America and the King of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland for the period of
ten years, and afterwards indefinitely extended
and continued in force by another convention
of the same parties, concluded the sixth day of
August, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twenty-seven, it was agreed
that any country that may be claimed by either
party on the northwest coast of America west
ward of the Stony or Rocky Mountains, now
commonly called the Oregon territory, should,
together with its harbors, bays and creeks, and
the navigation OF all rivers within the same,
be "iree and open" TO the vessels, citizens, and
subjects OF the two Powers but without preiu-
dice TO any claim which either of the parties
might have to any part of said country; and
with this further provision, in the second arti-
Gle of the said convention Of the sixth of Au-
gust, eighteen hundred and twenty that
either party might abtogate and annul said
convention, on giving due notice Of twelve
months to the other contracting party
And whereas it has now become desirable
that the respective claims of the United States
and Great Britain should be definitely settled,
and that SAID territory may no longer than need
be remain subject to the evil consequences of
the divided allegiance fits American and Brit
ish population, and of the confusion and conflict
ofnational peace and good understanding of the
two countries.
With a view, therefore, that steps be taken
for the ahrogation of the said convention of the
sixth of August, eighteen hundred and twenty
seven, in the mode prescribed in its second arli-
Gle, aud that the attention of both countries
may be the more earnestly and Immediately
directed to renewed efforts for the settlement
OF all their differences aud disputes in respect
to said territory
Resolred by the Senate and House Of Repre-
SentatiCtS cf The United States Of ,4merica in
Congress assembled, That the President of the
United States be, and he is hereby authorised,
at his discretion, to give to the British Govern
ment the notice required by the said second
itiIiS ibi tIit vi lilt Suiu COilVet-
ton OF the sixth Of August, eighteen hundred
and twenty.seven
The preamble places the object of the notice
IN clear, distinct and satisfactory light. 1t
bears nothing of beligerent aspect, but on the
contrary breathes peace and good will. 1t is
in precisely the language which is suited to
the occasion. There can be no doubt that
under present circumstances, it is advisable to
discontinue the joint occupancy; for, were it to
be continued, controversies, and perhaps con.
dlcis might arise between the subjects of EGG
land and the citizens of the United States. and
thus lead the two countries into acts of hostili-
ty, which would result in war. Great Britain
will see In this proceeding, that the Senate of
the United States, at least desires TO preserve
honorable peace, and to do no act Incompatible
with strict justice. We have no doubt that
the passage of this preamble and resolution by
the Senate, Will greatly restore confidence in
both countries, as to the continuance of the
friendly relations, whilst it will sadly disap-
point the war-spirits, who have gloatod in i'm
agination, upon the blood and carnage which
they have sought to produce.
The preamble and resolution will be sent to
the House for its concurrence; and we NAV
anticipate an outburst of passion upon the &C.
casion, similar TO that which was exhibited bv
Mr. Allen, in the Senate, 1t is possible that
the House will not concur, and that thus there
may be failure togiye notice. This we should
regret, for reasons already assigned, But,
whatever may be the course pursued by the
House, We think hat The country may rely,