New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-15

commend it as not only mastery, but q we'll
timed assertion of tho popular prerogative.
Exact accountability, accompanied by vitality
and vigor, are what ut this critical time the
people imperatiyely demand Of every public
officer, whether military or civil And Con-
gress, as the direct representative Of the peo-
ple must see that this responsibility is not
shirked, evaded, or for any cause suffered to
be neglected. Thus WRITE among Others, the
Governors Of two States which have been
conspicuous for their alacrity and efficiency IN
furnishing troops to quell the rebellion. The
loyal men of Tennessee, who have patiently
waited for the long-promised deliverance, say
that this demonstration rcvives hopes that were
waning among them; and, if we may trust the
testimony of the most prominent capitalists
and commercial men of New-York, the great
metropolis is unit upon the question Of hold
ing the Executive and Military branches to
Stern accountability for any sins of omission or
commission of which they may be guilty.
''' WASHINGTON, Tuesday. Jan. H. 1852.
ILLNESS OF THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE TREAS
URY.
Tie Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury returned
to his post yesterday. Within one hour aiterward
the Chief Clerk was stricken down, aud is how
dangerously ill.
TIE abors of the Treasury Department seem to be
more than human ability can endure.
AUSTRIA Oh TIE TRENT AFFAIR
The President to-day submitted to Congress the
following documents in relation to the Trent affair;
Count Rech6erg to the Cheyolier Huisem0Rn:
vlESv.. Dec. 10, 1861.
10 Ch,ro,ier De rIrtsEx,ss, Wash;ng'6n:
SIR: The difference which has supervencd De.
tween the Government Of the United States ana
that Of Great Britain il consequence OF the arrest OF
Messrs Nason and Slide made by the captain Of the
American shipof-war San Jacinto, on board tie En-
glieh mail packet Trent, has not failed to Tx the
most serious attention Of Gle Imperial Court.
The more importance attach TO the maintenance
of friendly relations between the United States and
England, the must we regret an accident which
has come 20 add so grave com lcation 10 situa-
ton already brislliug with 80 many difficulties.
Without having the intention to enter here upon
an examination into the question OF night, We, ne
VERT eless cannot but acknowledge that according
to the notions of International Law adopted BY all
tie Powers, and which the American Government
it,eE has often taken AS the iule Of lite conduct,
England could MOI; III any wise, In tie present case
refrain from reclamation against the aironi given
to the fag and from asking proper repartion tor It,
Ii seems 10 us, moreover, u6t the request re-
duced 10 form by tie Cabinet Of ~. james, has in
il nothing offensive TO the Cabinet Of Washing
ton. and that it will be able to do oct of equity
ani moderation Wit .onl TIE least sacIhce OF It's dig
nitv IL taking council from rules which guide inter-
national relations, well as fIom considerations Of
policy, rather than from manifestations
produoaj by an over excitement OF national feeling.
The Government of tie United States, we are
gliiied to hope, wi bring into It's appreciation CT
the case all The calmness which i's importance
demands, and will deem i proper to take potion
" bch, while preserving from rupture the relalo -
between two great Powers, to which Austria Is
equally bouud IN friendship viii be such 10 pre-
yeLt the grave disturbances which the eventualiiy
4 war could fail TO bring, not only uson ca h
one Of the oontendmg paties, but uaon tie affairs OF
the world generally.
You viii please, Sir, TO bring the preceding re-
nectici 10 Mr. oewara's notice, aud maze report
~ Of tine in which tie Minister shall re-
Ceivc VOUr con muncation.
Accept s tie Of ny dI''ins'hsd soP :,
Mr. Se,eagd 10 Chepa,i>r H,'semann.
DErARrnryr or srarE, WssHISGroN, jar. 9, 1862 /
To nr Cheraiisr Hrls.SaSN. ST.
SIR: | have submitted 10 the President the note
which YOU left with me, which was addressed to You
,n tre 18th OF December last by Count Reclbeig, /
onChng the affair OF tue certure aud ceteLion OF
the Brilsh contract steamer Trent, by Capt. Wilkes
Di the San Jacinto.
| send you a copy OF the correspondence which has
passed that exciting subject, between this Gov
euncut and the Governments Of Great Britain aud
rance and have 10 request tiai yoI viii transmit.
Lesc ralcrs 20 Count Rectberg. The imporiil Gov
lrument wi learn from them two important facts,
VIZ:
Fy,f. That the nited States are not only inca
nable for a moment VI seekog TO disturb the peace
IF the world bu. are deliberately iUst and friendly
IN their utercourse with all ioreign nations; and
.>ec0n9iv. That itey will not be nfalthfal to
heir traditions and lOlicy an advocate OF tie
roadot hbcrul'y in he application OF the principles
II international law 10 the conduct OF maritime war
fsrc.
Tie United States faithful 10 their sentiments, /
aud VIII Al tie same time careful Of their political
Constitution. viii sincerely rejoice ii the occasion
wLch has gwen Iise TO tis correspondence, SHAH lie
improved 20 ae % obtain a revision Of the Inv 81
nations which will render more definite aud Certain
he rights and obligations OF States in time of war.
sh4n esteem At a favor, Sir, il you will charge +
yourself with the care o! expressing theee sentiments
~ your Government, ana viii Gt the same time as-
sure Count kochbcrg that the President appreciates
very highly the irauAHess and coTdinlty which tine
Government OF Au,iria has precli, Ell occasion
,f such I,at interest 10 tho welfare Of the United
>iaiee.
avail myself Of the circumstances to Of, TO you Sir
''w'd ''''''''' o. ~! very W III ~ II srwARp
RAITROADiNG BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND
NEWBORN.
IL Is said that arrangements are making by the va
-ous railroad companies for the running of daily
Express train between Washington and New-Yors,
md New-York and Washington, for passengers only,
brough in eight hours, and making no stoppages be-
ween the two cities
CONDEMNED GOVERNMENT HORSES
One hundred and twenty five condemned Govern
nent horses were sold at auction to-day, bringing
rom 81 to $9S or an average of s2s each II is said
bat some OF these animals have contagious diseases
THE CHANGE IN The WAR DEPARTMENT.
The Senate did not 60 into executive session to-