Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15


ter such Acknowledgements of the right of Joint
occupancy, that either party would be permitted
wholly 10 dispossess the other, al least without
some regard 10 Interests which had grown no du-
| ing thelr mutual possession. II appears 10 me.
also, that all the previous acts Of our government
| had not only been consistent with but afirma,o-
ry OF this view; and could see nothing in the ma.
lional honor that would justify, much less de-,
mand departure tromit. Possessing before in2
as great degree as after, the treaty with SpainA
IN 10Y, all Inc tle which, on The ground OF dis
coVery, We could assert 10 The country dra lined nv
The waters OF The Columbia, and which, il good
for anything, was valid beyond The 52d parallel
degree OF latitude our government al no time pro.
posed more Northern boundary than the paral-
| lei OF 81, and never demanded more than that of
~. Having some knowledge, from my Official
position at that Time Of the policy and objects OF
the convention OF 1928, | am lutte persuaded
tha' lis man design was 10 lead in future par
luton OF The territory, TO The recognition Of our
clam 10 Inc country, not North, but South Of the
49th parallel and between that and The Columbia
river A division OF the country upop that prin-
| ciple with reasonable regard to rights grown
up under The Joint possession, always appeared
70 me 10 afford Just and practical basis Tor an
amicaole and honorable adjustment OF the SUBJ
| lect such. also, was satisfied, were the views
| OF our government al the time | engaged in my
recent mission, and in earnestly and steadily la
| boring TO effect 4 settlement upon thar basis, |
was but representing The policy Of my own 90.
Vernmen and faithfully promoting the intentions
and wishes ofthe President,
II must be very rare, il in complicated differ
ences between great nations, peaceful relations
can be preserved without some modification OF
extreme pretensions; and upon the present occa-
| SION, IRON The length OF time Tor which the cues.
ton had been depending, together with the often
| repeated propositions OF both sides The two Gov
| ernnenis could not have been reasonably expect-
ed to come TO an amicable arrangement without
some mutual concession of their former demands
II, on our side, by dividing on the 49ih paral-
lei and the straits OF Fuca, We yielded The South
ern cape OF Vancouyer's island, Great Britain
surrendered her previous claim 10 the iurisdic-
ton and unoccupied territory between the 49ih
| parallel and The Columbia river AT the same
time We have effected a material modification OF
our former offer Of the surrender OF the pcrneiual
navigation OF the Columbia river To British trade
and British subjects generally.
Although, from difference to the views and OPT
mons OF others, which j, was no less nv wish
than my duty 10 respect, | earnestly endeayored
10 effect settlement upon the basis OF allowing
the navigation OF the river to The general trade
Tor al period oil twenty years; nevertheless, when
| thai, from causes 10 which need not now parii-
cularly refer, proved 10 be impraclicabe, in sug-
costing and urging that i, should be restricted 10
the Hudson Bay Company, | though, was Ell
tectins an object even less objectionable
II seems 10 me that, in The present state Of com
MERGE II IS NOT only The interest but the practice
Of nations, independent Of some inve,eratc no.
tons OF colonial policy, already yielding 10 more
enlightened views, 10 allow the greatest freedom
OF rivers and ports 10 the trade of the world and
II NAV be observed that, until the United States
| nj pr,to han 4
reciprocity secured by the existing Commercial
Convention the recent Oregon Treaty coniers
fewer privileges Of navigation than may be
claimed and enjoyed under the Commercial Con-
venlion. leli confident, moreover, that long be-
lore the two Governments would desire 10 alter
their existing commercial freedom, il, indeed,
they should ever desire 10 do 50, during the con-
tinuance OF peace the Hudson's Bay Company
would cease 10 have any occasion or motive 10
navigate such river as the Columbia is known
10 be. IL would not be easy TO imagine any use
they could make OF it, during state OF peace, in
consistent with the commerce and interests OF our
own citizens
Universal satisfaction at The adjustment. OF a
difficulty so complicated and invelera,e was
scarcely To be expected, and yet il is a source Of
satisfaction TO know, that its general acceptable
ness 10 me country al large, affords a sure guar
AMY OF Inc continuance OF our future peace The
tone and temper with which the negotiation was
conducted in their several departments, by both
Governments, have been creditable to their wis
dom and moderation, and have already served to
elevate our own in The opinion OF other nations.
sincerely believe that these effects cannot be
TOO highly appreciates and if any portion OF our
iellow,clHens, IN any section Of the country,
should leel that they have obtained II the ter
rltory or advantages they had expected 10 ACQUIRE.
il may be hoped they will nevertheless be salts.
fed that The national honor so far from suffering,
has really been elevated by The result, and that, in
preserving the blessings OF peace, and keeping
our country steadily IN career OF glorious pros
perity, they VIII be amply compensated for any
disappointment they may have experienced, and
gain Tar more than an equivalent for any doubt
iul advantage 10 be sought only through The in
strumentality OF war.
Having now efiaccd upon honorable terms the
last cause that threatened The peace OF two people
OF kindred origin, and associated by commercial
relations more extensive and important than eY-
isl between any other Two nations OF The globe
may we not now hope 10 begin new career OF
International Intercourse, and by the uninterrupt-
ed pursuit OF commerce and the arts, extend and
| cement our relations? II ought 10 be considered
| as fortunate that these results have happened al
| moment when by the wisdom and courage ot
| British statesmen, new and important step has
been taken in the enlargement OF commerce by
| winch the trade OF different nations must be vast
| ~ extended and the motives Of harmonious reIa-
tons indefinitely multiplied; as between the
uniied States and Great Britain especially, the
causes which ought naturally TO associate the two
people upon a q honorable basis, and contribute
10 their mutual prosperity may now have tar
| play, and our competitions in future be confined
| 10 generous rivalry in all that can advance the
| happiness THE people OF both countries and Of
mankind at large.
would do injustice to the OCCASION II should
omit 10 state il as my opinion that in the country
and among the people have Just LETT these ex-
pectations begin 10 be generally entertained; and
that the settlement Of the Oregon question will
soon come TO be universally regarded As The knell
| oil those iDveerate Jealousies and ieudS which il
may be apprehended, have so long exered mis-
chievous influence over the people, il not upon
| The councils ofboth countries
| may say with certainty also, that whatever
may be thought OF the result by some respectable
| portions OF our counrymen, the terms We have
| ultimately obtained, no less than The vindcation
OF our rights and the ultimate approval OF an ho-
norable concession, have added another relulaiion
10 the charge Of undue ambition, and 10 the i'm
| putation upon our national faith and stability
not unfrequently made in some quarters OF Eu-
| rope.
II these advantages be properly appreciated, the
time is not remote when all will he ready TO ac-
knowledge and rejoice in the result.
The occasion may not be napt to bear my
testimony 10 the sense universally entertained
abroad OF the enterprise and punc;uality of The
commercial classes Of the United States, and 10
the influence il has e1erted in sustaining Ameri-
can credit in defiance Of causes which | TOO
deeply deplore TO attempt at this time more
particularly 10 allude 10. | will add, TOO, that
even these causes beginning 10 feel The influ-
ence OF jusler views and brighter hope; and that
little more than a perseverance, by some Of our
local governments in their cxerlions 10 maintain
the public credit is needed 10 elevate our country
10 proud and enviabe rank among the nation.
OF the earth.
BALTIMORE MARKETS-sep..l IL.
The -four market remains comparatively qui-
ct. Holders Of Howard Street brands are firm,
asking 81 l2i; buyers but little disposed to pur-
chase. Sales of City Mills at l8, and Of Penn
| cvlvania al 10I The psnactions 0f 6our In,