The New York herald., 1863-03-02
NEygS FROM WASHINGTON.
The Republic to Be Maintained One
and Indivisible,
&C., &C., Go.

WAsHIsGroS. March I. 1868.
rHs CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ON FOREIGN MEDIA.
TIoN.
Ths following the proposed joint resou
eons reported by Senator Sumner Committee
Foreign Relations whom referred the message Of
che President Of the United states communicating in
swer to the resolution OF the Senate the correspondence
on the subject Of mediation arbitration other
looking to the termination OF the present rebellion
Whereas appears from the diplomatic correspondence
vabmitted 70 Congress that proposition friendly In FORM
a made 70 .Ss United sss By the or ns
Erensh, ana promptly declined By the President and
@Asrsas the idea OF mediation Intervention in some
Shape may be regarded by foreign governments
pKActcable and such governments through this mis-
! understanding may be led to proceedings tending
% embarrass the friendly relations which exist be-
tween them and the United States Whereas in order
- remove for the future all chance of
fa saoyment Of freedom from foreign nte venton
which s one Of the highest rights in independent States
seems At that Congress should declare its convictions
Resolved, the House OF Representatives concurring
IoaL while In times the United states have sought
end accepted the friendly mediation arbitration Of
@fegn Powers for the pacific adjustment International
Auaans where the United States the party of the
other sovereign Power the party of the
othsf part and while they not disposed miscon
srue the natural and humane desire foreign Powers
aid In arrestng domestic troubles which, widening in
their influence have afflicted other countries especially
In view OF the circumstance deeply regretted by the
American people, that the blow aimed by the rebellion
at the national life has fallen heavily upon the aborng
population of Europe, yet Notwithstanding these things
Congress hesitate to regard every proposition of
foreign interference in the present contest so tar
reasonable and nadmissabe that Its only explanation
will be found in misunders andng Of the OF
the question and o the cal character OF which
the republic is engaged
Resolved That the United States graphing
with an unproveked and wicked rebellion which seek
Ing the destruction OF the rcpablic, that 1t may build
new power whose corner 81 me- according tythe confess
zion OF its chiefs, shall be slavery teat for the
suppression OF this rebellion and thus to the repub
lie and TO the establishment Of such power the
national government now employing armies and fleets
In full faith that through these efforts all the purposes OF
Conspirators and rebels will be crushed that while
gagged In this struggle, on which much depends, any
proposition from foreign Power, whatever may
take having for its effect the Of these Efforts Is
just In proportion ts ts influence, encouragement to
the rebellion and TO its declared principles and this
account s calculated 10 proong and embtter the conflict
10 increased expenditure OF blood and treasure aud
TO postpone the much desired day Of peace that with
position although made with good INTENT Is injurious TO
the national interests Congress will bc Obliged TO lock
upon further attempts In the same direction as an
anfrendly act which earnestly deprecates to the end
fhat nothing occur abroad 70 strengthen the rebellion
70 weaken those relations OF good will with foreign
Powers which the United States are happy cultivate
Resolved, That the rebellion from its beginning. and
lar back even IN the nspracy which preceded the
outbreak encouraged by the hope OF support from
foreign Powera that its chiefs frequently boasted that
thc people Of Europe were go far dependent upon the
regular supplies OF the great southern staple that sooner
later their would be constrained to take
side with the rebellion in effective form, even to
ahe extent fOFcble intervention n the mder form did
prevail that the rebellion Ia sustained by this
hope which every proposition OF foreign interference
qulCkens anew and that without this life giving support
it must soon yield TO the great and paternal
authority OF the national government that con-
slderns these things which are aggravated oy the mo
States regret that foreign Powers have not frankly told
the chiefs Of the rebellion that the work in which they
engaged hateful, and that now government such
they seek To found with slavery as s corner stone,
and with other declared object Of separate existence
iS shocking to civilization and the moral sense Of
mankind that expect welcome recognition
1n the commonwealth Of nations
Resolved That the United states confident In the jus
tice Of their cause, which the also OF good
government and Of human rights everywhere among men
tranquility al home and remove all occasion for
complaint abroad and awaiting with well assured trust the
IN a suppression Of the rebellion through which ell these
things rescued present danger viii be secured for
ever and the republic one and indvisble, triumphant
oyor enemies will continue to stand an example to
mankind hereby announce as their unaterabe purpose
that the war will be vigorously prosecuted according to
the humane principles Christian States until the rebel
Hon shall suppressed and they revercnty invoke
on their cause the blessings Of Almighty Cod.
Resolved That the President be requested TO transmit
s,se 10 n. Ministers Of the United states IN foreign
countries that the declaration and protest herein set
forth may be by hom to the governments
- which they are accredited.
THE MISSOURI EMANCIPATION BILL.
Il Is currently stated among republicans that the Mis-
souri Emancipation bill win not pass The prcence 10
that the democrats In the House would dibuser upon IT,
hut In relaty large portion Of tho republicans have
sarnestness the matter In principle they opposed
20 ccmpcnsating Shareholders and in policy they fear
that Northern people will refusc the idea of being
taxed to meddle with other peoples affairs.
THE CONDUCT OF casEys DIVISION AT FAIR OAKS
During session of House last night Colonel Van
wyck in the course Of his speech took make
complete defence OF Cassy's division at Fair Oaks. The
Colonel charged that conduct Of the division had been
grossly misrspresented, and cited facts show that it
had behaved with becoming gallantry
THE AMENDMENTS 70 THE TAX BILL.
Il In opinion OF Congressman best acquainted with
the subject the amendments TO the Internal Tax
IL they had been agreed by tie House in the form orgi
nalIy reported would have Increased the But
this they consider doubtful in their modified form. The
main purpose OF the nmendatory bill 70 remedy
issing defects Mr.. DAILY delegate from Nebraska sue
ceeded having clause inserted TO dispense with col
1sctors and ae Territories the present
assessment shall bees collected for tie that
tho expenses Of collecting absorb all the received
Tho stamp tax, however, IA retained.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE HOUSE OF REPRE- sENTArIvEs.
The Clerks record IN the House shows a formidable list
OF business for Monday II comprises motions 70
slider nine bills and resolutions and sixiy-four bills
Joint resolutions on their passage.
REPORT RELATIVE TO TIE INDIAN OUTBREAK IN THE
SoRTHwEsr.
Tho Presidents message with the accompanying state
ncnts officers Of tho Frontier Department in re-
sponse the House resolution Of December last nqurng
the OF the outbreak OF the Indian tribes
Northwest. gives adequate cause for mischief and
outrnses Of such magnitude. The evidence Of prcmedi
saed design their attacks s satisfactory It
ahAt had been dissatisfaction among the Sioux, that
sAsy had oodod and complained repeatedly of
Misunderstanding OF treaty stipulatons But their
agent. Mr. saloraith, had apprehcnded no unusual din
Guilty up time OF the outbreak. They appeared
cooperate cordially in the preparations made for their
civilization aud material advancement Messengers had
bcsn sent TO other tribes even the selkrk settlement
20 announce their declaration Of war and to demand
sstance On IT, But there evidence Of reasonable
ground for such expectations.
The Secretary Of the Interior thinks the chief mmc
dia'e canse was the unfortunate affair, in which
reckless young Indians became involved through the use
f spirituous liquors at Acton. This occurred at time