The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-01

ocnacc, hes oestEnatef thursday, tn> t's1 Alfns -
day OF national hn a,ion fasting and prsyx. slf 60
clades his proclsmzion foisss-'bt us, then, roo
humbly the hope authorized by the Divine ssachiass
that the united cry Of the naioa val DO head 90 hgs
answered with blessings no loss ih.a ards a
national and the restoration Of dsited
and suffering country 10 ts former harry eoaiSioa o.
unity and peace"
great deal OF speculation has been INDUCED apsa tie
fact that the iHesnsr alone was permitted 10 p"bas
today the Presidents proclasnaiion az tharkagvias
THE ATTACK Uros CHARLESTON.
Nothing has been receive AZ the Navy Depgtmeui 70
justify the belief thai attack been made upon tLs
defences OF Charleston Tho nrng said 10 hare boea
heard in Charleston harbor supposed 10 iav. bssa
only the firing OF cur sunboals The rebel
giana
THE REPORTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
No dispatches have been received hare from the sufh.
OF later than those already published IN New
York and brought by the steamer Mcclellan
EEcosNorssANcEs IN rHE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Intelligence received TO night from Winchester Va,
shows that by recent rcnnoissanocs has bern
tanned that there rebsl force within thlriyavs
miles OF that place.
DESTRUCTION AT THE SOUTH.
Information derived from rebel sources confirms all
that has boon hitherto stated OF the restitution % the
rebels and it Ia believed they will be reduced to dre-
ton. Those who most familiar with their intentions
confident they will attempt concentrate their whole
forces in Kentucky In order to lind subsistence for their
army. The government has been advised this respect,
and will unquestionabiy take measures 70 meet any
emergency that may arise In this direction.
THE GREAT UNION DEMONSTRATION.
The grand Union demonstration held here to-day under
the auspices OF the municipal government, splendid
success. Not only the House of Representatives
and the Senate Chamber crowded overowng with The
fair and brave but every corridor in tho Capitol and the
great rotunda, and every avenue leading 70 IL,
thronged with people anxious to manifest their deyo
tion 10 the Union, and their desire 10 sustain the
administration in maintaining IL. half dozen very
respectable meetings might have been organized outside
Of the chambers In which the speaking going
So much enthusiasm has before been manifested In
Washington, and no public meeting has called forth 70
decided expression OF popular opinion. The OF
the people Of Washington, OF all classes and conditions,
have tonight demonstrated their loyalty to the govern.
ment and their anxiety for psrpeuaton OF tho Union aud
constitution. The committees OF the councils faithfully
performed their duties. Nothing was left undone by
them that could add the Of tho meeting Their
arrangements for the guests complete and TO their
due great the Of the
demonstration.
INTERCEPTED REBEL DOCUMENT--THR AFRICAN SLAVE
TRADE.
An intercepted document addressed by Judah p Ben.
jamin the Confederate Secretary OF State, to Hon. L. O.
g. Lamar the Confederate commissioneroat st. Peters
burg, has lately into the OF govern
mcn It shows the prudent and significant which
tho Confederate authorities prescribe to themselves in
refusing to enter into any engagements with foreign
tions not TO revive the African slave trade.
Mr.. BENJAMIN says lamar is well aware how firmly
fixed in their constitution the policy Of the confederscy
against the opening OF that trade but We he remarks,
informed that false and nvidous suggestions have
beer made by the agents Of the United States at European
Courts OF ther intention TO change their constitution
peace Is restored and OF authorizing the importa
ton Of slaves from Africa" II, therefore. Mr. Lamar
should find In his with the Cabinet to which
he Is accredited that any such impressions enter
taned he must use every proper effort to remove them
and attempt is made to introduce into any treaty
which he may BIO charged with negotiating stipulaons
on the subject just mentioned he will assume the position
that the constitution Of the Confederate States Is agree
mont made between independent States Ia other words
power delegated to the Confederate government
this subject In the Of his instructions Mr. Benja
min says;we trust that unnecessary discussions
this matter will be introduced into your negotiations IT.
unfortunately this reliance should prove ounded, you
will decline continuing negotiations your side, and
transfer thcm TO at home where in such event. they
could be conducted with greater facility and advantage
under the direct supervision Of the President
SEVERE FIGHT WITH INDIANS IN WASHINGTON TER
RIroRY-TERRfBLE SLAUGHTER OF sAvAGEs.
Official information has been received OF Col Conners
severe battle and splendid victory on Bear river, Wash
ngton Territory. After forced march Of hundred
and forty miles, in mid winter and through deep SHOWS
in which scvenysix OF his men disabled by frozen
feet he and his gallant band Of only hundred attacked
three hundred Indian warriors in their stronghold and
after hard fought battle OF four hours destroyed tho
entire band leaving hundred aud twenty -four dead
upon the field. Our loss was fourteen killed and
forty nine wounded. These Indians had murdered
several miners during the winter, and were a
part OF the same band who had been massa
creng emgrans the overland mail route for the last
fifteen years and the principal actors and leaders the
horrid crimes Of the past summer During Colonel Con
march assistance rendered by the Mormons,
who seemed ndisposed he gays, dvulgs any ntorma-
ton regarding the Indians and charged prices
for every article furnished his command.
DECISION oF THE TAX COMMISSIONER.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has made fhe
following decisions
Warrants Of attorney accompanying mortgage checks
drawn against State funds In bank exempt from
stamp duty Pawnbrokers checkssre liable. as agree
mcnts 10 a stamp duty Of Eve cents Whenever the
ceipt Of insurance agent broker compensation
services performed for or ON account Of the ooany
companies he represents amounts TO the sum OF $500 in
any one year he is liable an asses smen for license
under tile amended excise law.
RELIEF ron THE POOR OF EsaLAND--kDpREss or THE
woRKrNGNEN OF LEEDS TO THE PEOPLE OF
AMERICA.
The government has received official copy Of the
memorial Of the Leeds workingmcns Institute to the
people u America. II is as follows
The members Of the Leeds workngmen's Institute have
heard with pleasure which they readily
Of the contribution lately made by the people on America
towards the relief Of their distressed fellow laborers
lancashire.
has excited throughout the country the warmcs feelings
u gratitude.
The thanks Of the nation NJ large win be conveyed 10
the people America through other and appropriate
channels but the workugmen OF Lceds at least bear
witness the feeling which has been aroused large
section Of their counirymcn by this Of good will
part Of tho American people In justice. less 70
their order than 20 themselves they venture 70 give
preston 20 their feeling in the present address.
And IN the nTst place, they beg TO oner their most