The New York herald., 1846-04-20
Our Relations with England.

The Impression produced on the public mind, by
the intelligence from England, published in yester.
days aud to-day's paper, and received by the last
steamer, is generally esteemed favorable TOR the
continuance Of peace, and the amcabe settlement
of the Oregon question. The British government,
il itappears quiet and pacific in its outward demean-
or, but is still acting with great deal of energy,
IN the dock yards. The British press is increasing
its hostile demonstrations and yet, notwithstand ing
the position OF the question in England and the
United States, there yet turks suspicion IN the
mind that all will not end as easily as il seems
The tone of the London Times, and other portions
OF the London press, IL very remarkable. Their
hostile feelings have increased during the last few
weeks, but as it is more under the influence OF the
monopoly of the Hudson Bay Company, than il is
swayed by the moderation and Cancellation Of the
great commercial and manufacturing interests IN
the centre of England, we must make due allow
ances for their ebullitions on the Oregon question
The London Times, Is undoubtedly the organ of the
Hudson Bay Company, and its wishes aud purpos es
may be considered identical with those of that mo-
nopoly. In one of the last papers issued from that
establishment, mode of settlement is Indicated
which may be considered the ult matum OF the Hud-
son Bay Company, provided the British government
accept it,
According to those indications, they claim down
by the 49h degree from the Rocky mountains TO the
shores OF the Columbia, and then to verge south.
crly to the straits Of ST. Juan De Fuca, embracing
the free navigation of the Columbia river to its
mouth, and likewise the whole of Vancouver Island
1t this line be adopted by the British government as
Its utmatum, we very much doubt whether there
can be settlement such oasis BY the United
States. We doubt whether Mr.. Polk would n OF re.
ject such proposition and he were to accept it.
we doubt whether it would be ratified by the Senate
These Developments and propositlons coming
from the press, tngsd with the policy of the Hud-
son Bay Company, may, however, be modified,
when the great commercial and manufacturing in
terests OF the centre OF England begin to move in
the matter, and operate the British ministry
ITSELF The interest Of the Hudson Bay Company,
as represented by the London press, and as adopted
oy Inc British government is a mere drop in the
bucket, compared with the interests of the CON-
mercial and manufacturing classes of England.
The meeting of the merchants of London, at
which It was recommended to the ministry to ap-
point SIR Henry Potttnger as proper person to act
as negonator between the two governments, is pro-
baby The germ of great movement, that will be
followed up throughout the country, by the CON-
mercial and manufacturing interests of England on
countries will remain in a state Of irritation doubt
and uncertainty, as injurious to the commercial
interests of both, as il we were positive and GER
tam OF a conflict in a brief space of time. It's
true, the commercial intelligence of the two coun.
trles understands the relative position Of the govern
ment OF each on this important question and,
although this irritation may or may not have
great effect on commercial Interests and comm er-
al ene ia ind,
or diplomatic movements, Is not properly UNDER
stood.
Thus, the two countries hope for an eventual ad-
iustment of all difficulties, and continuance of
peace NAM are yet fearful that some overruling
destiny may nerpcse some little, slight and evanes-
cent obstacles, which change The history OF empires
and precipltate nations into the depths OF war and
barbarism The whole question is in an un-
settled condition in both countries. We can
not affirm with any degree of certainty that
we shall have war or peace. We may hope,
but hope is like the colors Of the rainbow, evan es.
cent, after the shower has ceased. The probablli-
ties are just strong in favor of no settlement as
OF settlement; and the chances may be considered
equal that the question will be precpiated into our
elections, during the next few years. If this should
be tne case, between the two countries will re-
suit, probably, at the end of not many years.
The PAVEMENT IN BRoApwAY.-We understand
that the design of the city fathers in leaving Broad
way IS present horrible state Of perilous unpa
vedness, ls that IN the event of war with England,
and in case the enemy effect landing in New
York, their progress into the heart Of the city may
be arrested by blocking up all the other avenues,
and compelling them to take their march through
Broadway, where, es they founder among the nu-
merous pitfalls which at present give more pic-
turesque than pleasing appearance to that thorough
fare, they will become easy prey to our citizen
soldi RS. We fad that similar expedent was re-
sorted TO by Bruce at the battle Of Bannockbum -
Pits w re dug and covered over with branches of
trees and turf, in which the English cavalry beco-
ming entangled, total route OF the English army
ensued, and the Scots victorious. In the pre-
sent instance, it will be entirely unnecessary to dig
the pits any deeper, for the city authorities, with
prudent regard for economy, which must forever
entte them TO the gratitude Of the people, have al
lowed the ruts to grow deep that the ofnnbuses,
passing up and down Broadway, frequently dIsap-
psar from sight, In their perilous pilgrimage from
Wall street to Bleecker, and il is several minutes
before they emerge again into daylight, fre-
quenuy with the loss OF wheel or with a
broken axle Seriously, why do not the pro-
PrletoEs OF the Broadway lines of stages club
together, get the pavement repaired, and send
IN IN bill to the Common Council II it be
not PAID, let them bring action, and we venture
70 say there are not twelve men in New York who
would not givea verdict in their favor. We are
strongly opposed to Lynch law, but we would be
decidedly in favor OF packing the whole board of
Aldermen into crazy omnibus, and compell,n0
Them to make daily pilgrimage through Broadway.
until the streets are put in proper state OF repar
AoeUrrrAL or PoLLY BoDISs The community
was astonishsd, yesterday, by the intelligence pub
lishsd exclusively in the Susdoy Hsrald-fsr no
other Sunday paper had it-of the acquttal of Polly