The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-30

claims. Inc emergency is, doubtless, a most So
rious one but nal lily for the honor OF this coun-
excitement amongst ourselves .nh have so often
perplexed the affairs of the world, an twill be
met with the deliberate energy OF men "a On
sclous of our duties as of our strength.
The form in which the resolution has been ulti-
mately adopted by the Senate ofthe United States
is extremely dignified and becoming, and in this
respect it may be regarded as a triumph of the
moderate party over the violent and excessive pre-
len. In the final division which took place, u
votes out of 40 belonged to the wing party whilst
only two wings voted with the extreme party
against the form Ia which it was proposed that
the notice should be given So that, although
the division had nothing Of party character, the
adhesion of the wings secured that moderation of
language for which it is remarkable 1t seems that,
according to the forms Of Congress, the House
of Representatives must concur in the resolution
rs amended by the Senate, and for this purpose
IT will undergo some further debate in the lower
house. As the notice stands in Mr.. Crttenden's
motion, there u not an expression in the preamble
with which we do not cordially concur and it
orms q striking contrast to the peremptory and
unqualified expressions used by Mr. Polk in his
official communications. In fact, when the SEN
ate of the United States speaks of the evil conse
quences OF the divided allegiance of an American
and British population, and of the confusion and
conflict of national jurisdiction" in Oregon, they
substantially recognize that principle of division
which Mr.. Polk has hitherto denied, and they
impose upon him the prosecution of negota-
ton which he has endeavored to render impos-
sbe.
the American notice materially improves the pros
pect of speedy settlement 1t recognizes in
general terms, the basis upon which alone such
a settlement can be attempted, and, by putting an
end to the period Of joint occupancy, it prepares
US to maintain TO the fullest extent the rights we
derive from present occupation. Whatever be
HE fate OF the provisional treaties, we presume
that no one will contest that the rights and inter-
h1y thov
authority sacred, both under the letter Of those
treaties, and under the original rights to which we
now revert in all their force. Our position as
claimants upon an equal footing with the United
States for the partition of the whole territory
in dispute is rather strengthened than weakened
by the abrogation of the treaty, and we cannot
doubt that the ministers of the crown will be ready
upon the receipt of the notice firmly and explicitly
to declare to the Cabinet Of Washington what
those rights are which they have long been +" re-
solved and prepared to maintain" Every Incl
dent which has occurred in the Of those dis
cussions has more and more fully convinced us
tnat whilst compromise is necessary, and indeed,
our own statement of our claims suggests div-
sion, surrender of those claims can be attempt
ed. We are not conscious of having advanced
any argument, or made any assertion, which is
not greatly within the strictest limits to which
British rights might have been carried; and below
the line which has been traced for the policy ofthis
country lies nothing but insecurity and disgrace.
To that position we therefore adhere; we have no
doubt that the Ministers of the Crown will adhere
to it no less firmly, confident that in the mainten-
ance OF just rights, as well as in securing peace,
they are supported by the unanimous resolution
OF the people ofEngland.
From tho Liverpool Mail, May o.
The crisis has arrived! The Senate of the
United States have, by majority of forty to four
teen, resolved that the President be authorised to
intimate TO the British government that the treaty
1877, relative TO the Oregon territory shall be dis
solved and rendered null and void at the expira-
ton Of twelve months from the present time. Be-
requested to state whether he had received any
proposition from this government of late date,
and he stated in reply that all correspondence had
ceased a without any attempt to renew it, on the
1t will be recollected that her Majesty's minis
tiers, and both Houses of Parliament, have been
sngulary silent, during the whole of the present
session, in refereecc to these transatlantic pro-
ceedings. Even when the negotiations had termi-
mated somewhat abruptly, the Same extraordinary
reserve was maintained. We shall now see, per-
haps, what measures are in contemplation to meet
the difficulties created by American legisla,ion.-
The President has in plain terms asserted the
rightful claim Of the United States to the whole
Oregon territory; and the Senate and House of
their votes. The next step, on the part Of these
republicans, will be to take posse sson-and then
what will England dol
We are in confident expectation that before
many days this important subject will occupy and
engross the attention of Parliament.
Ocean steam Navigation.
From the London Herald, May IL
We are enabled to make an announce.
ment regarding the conveyance of mails by
steam Between this country and America,
which viii be hailed with qualification by
the whole community. The Government have
entered into further contract with the British
and North American Royal Mail Company, the
effect OF which is TO secure weekly communica-
ton by steam between Liverpool and the United
States of America. A steamer of great power and
size viii be despatched direct from Liverpool to
New York every alternate Saturday during eight
months of the year. These trips are TO be perform
ed rs additional voyages, and irrespective OF the
fortnightly voyages to Halifax and Boston rs
this latter service will continue just as AT present.
well as from Boston always on Saturdays instead
of fixed day Of the month as at present; The
steamers to New York will also take their depart
ures always on Saturday. BY this arrangement
ca every Saturday, and from the American side
also every Saturday, the only difference being that
Boston and New York will alternately be the ports
Of departure. At present wapre not able to state
the precise time when these weekly sailings will
commence, but no doubt we may look for the al.
iteration to come into play as soon rs the required
number OF ships can be got ready TO undertake
such n vast service.
the wisest and best undertakings Of the govern |
ment. The mercantile world Will reap immense
advantages from it; and who can estimate its inn |
porsance to the mutitudes emgrating, and having |
this important movement in ocean steaming, the |
government have anticipated the wishes OF the |
merchants of Great Britain and America. stir |
was about being made earnestly to press this mat |
ter the governments and il is subject of greater
that il is voluntarily done, and that |
the duty Of carrying out the mighty enterprise |
has devolved on the parties who, from the very |
first, have shown themselves equal 10 the neces-
sites OF the case. The past doings of the British
and North American Royal Mail Company are a |
sure guaranty that any extra service viii be car
RED on, in the most complete and effective man.
ner.
ireland.
The accounts' from various parts Of Ireland, as
70 the wants Of the people, are painfully appa-
rent. One day last week SIXTY people were adj
mtied into the poor-house At Dungarvon, tTu-
am the desttution is described Ms being fearfully
on the increase.
On the 5,h inst, the anniversary Of the death Of
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