New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-16

tempted the most execrabe massacre recorded IN the
history Of guilty man is tincursd by profound sen
timent for the impoteut rage which it discloses.
As far as regards the action Of this Government
CD such criminals as may attempt Its execution,
cOnfne myself to informing you that shall, unless
in your wisdom you deem some other course moro
expedent, deliver to the several State authorities all
commissioned officers Of the United States that may
hereafter be captured in any Of the States embraced
in the Proclamation that they may be dealt with in
accordance with the laws Of those States providing
for the punishment Of criminals engaged in exciting
serve Instructions. In its political aspect, this
possesses great significance and to 1t in this
light invite your attention. .
1t affords to our people the complete and crown.
ing proof OF the true nature Of tho designs Of the
party which elevated to power the present occupant
of the Presidential chair at W sshpgton, and which
sought to conceal it's purposes by easy variety of
srfni grace, and by the perfdious use of the most
solemn and repeated pledges on every practicable
occasion.
BE gives extracts from President Lincoln's In
auguraL and comments fully upon the subsequent
acts by Congress and the Administration.
He urges the enactment of q law 10 hasten the
funding of the outstanding Treasury notes, fixing
the ultimate period for this purpose not later than
the Let of July next, so to effect the withdrawal Of
notes issued prior 10 the lst OF last December.
If to this be added revenue from adequate taxa.
ton, and negotiation of bonds guaranteed by the
several States rs has been already generously pro-
posed by Of them, there is little doubt we shall
sec our uances restored TO sound and satisfactory
condition.
Ii ID true, at the close Of the war our debt will be
large, but it will be due to our own people, and nei.
Their the interest The capital will be exported to
distant countries, impovorishing ours for their
benefit.
lie merely Calls attention to the report of the Sec.
rotary Of the Treasury and asks for proper legislation
on the subject Of the finances.
The operations Of the War Department have
been in the main satisfactory.
The summary of military success he ascribes to
Congress, which enacted the conscription laws and
organized the army, as we'll to the spirit OF unity,
endurance, and devotion Of the people.
lie recommends liberal appropriations in accord
anee with the suggestions Of the Secretary Of War.
Dependence on foreign supplies he deplores and
should be obviated by internal developments. He
recommends n revision Of the exemption law be-
ing too comprehensive to leave 1T home sufficient
police guard.
While congraiulating the Couiederacy on the
friendly relation with the Indian tribes, he depre-
oates the hostility Of portion Of the Cherokees.
The report OF the Secretary Of the Navy, he says,
exhibits tho progress made since the last session. bu,
the details he wthholds from publication at present.
The revenue from postage has been increased,
while the expenses Of that service have been de-
creased, but there is still considerable deficit be-
yond the revenue. Improvement is suggested.
lie commends 10 the favorable action Of Congress
claims for private property destroyed by order OF
the Government.
In conclusion be says the energies Of whole
nation have accomplished marvels, and our trials
have converted into blessings, and winds up with q
prayer for the restoration Of peace and its blessings
Nothing was done in the Rebel Senate.
In the House, q resolution was introduced and
referred looking TO the recall Of tho Confederate
Commissioners abroad, but eulogizing France for
her endeayors TO induce European Intervention.