New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-07
fHE WAR FOR THE UNION.
hHE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
REBEL AMBUsH-YWo OFFICERS KILLED.
FiHE REVENUE OF The new TAXATION.
THE TARIFF BILL.
PROVISIONS OF THE TAX BILL.
Hhe Allied Intervention In Mexico.
PENSIONS FOR OUR SOLDIERS.
EOMPHNSATION FOR PROPERTY DESTROYED.
l2Ahe1 Vessels DESTROYED in BulFS Bay.
The Allied Intervention in Mexico.
PENSIONS FOR OUR SOLDIERS.
COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY DESTROYED.
Rebel Vessels Destroyed in Bulls Bay.
Special Dspstch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Thursday, March g. 1859

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
| The Message from the President to-day is
perhaps the most important document ever
addressed to Congress, and one of the most
important in history. Though reserved and
moderate in terms, it distinctly proposes 70
" initiate emancipation" Such Q proposition
from the Chief Magistrate must be historic.
From this time forward the great question
passes away from the keeping Of spectators
and philantbropists into that Of cabinets and
statesmen. 1t cannot be put aside. One early
effect will be the creation of an emancipation
party in the Border States devoted to the
Union, rendering the efforts of Secessionists
there hopeless. 1t is known that several of the
largest slave-Owners in the Border States have
given in their adhesion to this project in
advance, and are now very anxious for its
adoption. The warning of the President to the
Rebels that if the war goes on, call the Incl.
dents of war are to be employed even if they
cause ruin" will be understood at once to
mean that Slavery must cease to exist when it
stands in the way of humanity and the Repub-
lie. Tho friends of Freedom here are much
elated, and all of US anticipate that the good
cause will be quickened throughout the country.
The Message being received in the Senate
while in Executive Session, was not read aloud
by the Clerk. 1t was shown around, and
passed from hand to hand. Its reception by the
Senators was electric.
The latest advices from Paris wholly entitled
10 consideration, state the keystone Of the
Emperors policy is the English alliance; and
that be will do nothing to weaken this. 1t is
important that this should be borne in mind by
those who hastily think that France may be
detached from England in her relations to our
dealing with the Shareholders rebellion. But
happily all things surely indicate that neither
of these powers is disposed to interfere. The
Presidents Message of to-day makes this inter-
ference absolutely impossible.
The Emancipation Message Of the President
is regarded among the Foreign Ministers as an
epoch and calculated to produce profound
Impression in Europe. 1t will be the subject
Of dispatches from all the Legations by Satur.
days steamer.
Az AMBUSH-TWO OFFICERS KILLED.
A reconnoitering party of the 63d PeDnsyl-
vania, Heintzelmans Division, was ambusbed
yesterday morning beyond the Occoquan. two
or three miles in advance Of our pickets, and
received the fire OF, as was reckoned, 40 con-
cealed Rebels. The Rebels instantly fled
through the wood. Capt. Chapman and Lieut..
Lyle were killed, and two privates were wounded,
one of them MORALLY.
THE REVENUE by THE TAX BILLS.
II has been estimated by several members Of
the Ways and Means Committee that the direct
tax of last session, with the duties ON imports
and the tax bills just matured will produce
revenue exceeding $3.50, O0O,O which is be-
lieved to be enough for the wants Of the Gov
eminent. Tho Committee intend, however, to
make such changes in the tariff as will pro-
duce more revenue from imports The ques-
ton Of putting a tax on cotton is being dis
cussed, and if necessary, it will be done.
BRANCH MINT AT DENVER CITY.
The policy of establishing branch mint at
Denver City is under consideration by the
WAYS and Means Committee. 1t will be re.
ferred TO the Secretary Of the Treasury in
connection with the branch mint in New.York.
The Committee deAire information concerning
the cost Of the works, and the necessity for
their construction.
THE TAX BILL.
The proof sheets Of the Tax bill are all ready |
for the printer, and the bill will be ready
for circulation tomorrow.
THE TARIFF BILL.
The Sub. Committee on the Tariff, of which
Mr.. Morrill, is Chairman, will at once take up
the tariff bill and perfect its details for the
action Of the House.
THE TAXATION ON NEWSPAPERS AND INCOMES. |
Newspapers are not directly taxed by the bill
reported by tho Committee Of Ways and Means;
but, On the contrary, are expressly exempted
from the list of manufactured articles taxed.
The heavy imposts upon printing-paper and ad-
vertisements were deemed sufficient by the
Committee. So much Of the bill passed ut the
last session a. relates to incomes is repealed,
ept ~ lend tax remains unchanged