The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-16
The Relations of the Confede-
rate Government with
Foreign Powers.
Generals Mcneil, Butler and MiIrOy
Declared Outlaws.
Union Onicers to be Handed Over
to the State Authorities
for Punishment.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS OF THE WAR,
Co., &c., 60.


Co., &c., 60.
HEADQUARTERS, Asxr rix PoroxAo,l
Jan. IL, 1883.
Richmond papers OF this morning have to hand
The important feature Of tho news Jen Davis
annual sssage to the rebel Congress-.
After briefly referring to the campaigns since his last
annual message he says =
The antcpatons which entered into tho contest have
ripened into conviction, which only shared
with by the opinion OF neutral nations but
evidently forcing itself upon our onemies themselves
The advent OF peace will DO hailed with joy. Our do
sire for It has never been concealed. But earnest
has been our wish for peace, and great have
been our sacrifices and suerngs during the the de-
termination Of this people has, with each succeeding
month"; become more unaltorably fxed TO endure any
suffering and continue any sacrifice however prolonged
until their right to self government aud the sovereignty
and independence Of these States shall have been ri
umphanty indicated and established He then refers
back to the history and to tho days that fosr Of the
States forming portion Of the confederacy we're
recognized Independent soveretes by the two great
maritime Powers Of Europe In treaty Of peace concluded
in 1883.
He reviews the history Of the confederation and the
ultimate reunion OF the Staes and asserts that tbs now
Confederate States members Of the Union with the
right equal and independent soveregnties TO secede
when their Judgment their safety aud honor required
such step.
He speaks OF the early determination Of England,
France and other European Powers TO connnc thcm-
solves recognizing the self evident fact OF tho existence
strict neutrality during the progress Of the war, but
from this the conclusion that their Of action
but actual decision against tho South, and In favor
Of the Union at the same time tending to proiong hos
tiities.
He complains Of European injustice In other mattsss,
citing Of treaty with the United States
fer adjustment Of prvaeerng, thus preventing the
Confederate dposng Of In foreign ports tho
prizes which their privatesrs might capture Ths he
thinks the direct shafts aimed Al the success Of the
/ confederacy.
Notwithstanding the repeated circumstances by the
consdeacy the neutral European Powers, and their
own admission as ineccncy OF tho federal block
AIDE OF tho Southern ports neutral Europe has received
three remonstrances almost unbrokcn silence submit
ting to the wrong inflicted on her commerce by the
United States. h. however, asserts that while speaking
thus Of the European Powers he has complaint TO
mako that these nations have declared their neutrality
In speaking Of the he says:t Is my painful duty
again 10 Inform YOU Of the pies Of every
Sfrocty committed by tho armed forces OF the United
states at dnsren, points within the conIedcacy Since
nv last communication one General McNie murdered
savon rsoSSrs Of war cold blood and the demand for
\ nis runsbnap, has remained ""s'''e"d Tho govern
. men. 3 =; United s!:s after promising *:
-. and explanation in relation 70 the
charges made against GenerS B. w. Butler,
has by It's subsequent action, - after repeated
efforts my part to obtain answer on the subject
only admitted his guilt, but SANCTIONED by acaui-
escencc. have accordingly branded this criminal
outlaw, and directed his execution in expation Of his
crimes Il he should fall into the hands OF any Of our
forces Recently have received apparently authentic
intelligence Of another general by the name OF Milroy
who issued orders In Western Virginia for The pay
ment OF money TO him BY the inhabitants accompanied
by the most savage Of shooting every recusant
besides burning his house. and threatening similar afro
cities against any Of citizens who shall fail 10 betray
their country by giving him prompt notice Of the ap
proach any forces This subject has also been
submitted tho military authorities 81 the United States
with faint hopes that they will evpce any dsappro
baton Of the act
In relation to President Lincolns emanci patton pro-
camaton he says he may well leave Il TO the instincts
Of that humanity which benincent Creator has
implanted the breasts q fellow Of all counrIe.
10 PASS Judgment on a measure Of which several mil
lions Of human bong Of inferior race pence
fai and con,enled laboters in their sphere.
doomed to determination, while, Al the time,
they encouraged 10 general assassination OF
their masters by the insidous recommendation TO
abstain from violence, unless IN necessary sell
defence Our own detestaion OF those who
tempted the most cxecrabe recorded in the
history OF guilty Is tinctured by profound seni
ment for the impoten rage which discloses Az far
As regards the action this government such crim
mas a. may attempt ts execution, connne myself 10 In
forming you that shall, unless your wisdom you
deem some other expedent, deliver 70
the several state authorities all commissioned officers q
the United states that may hereafter be captared by
forces 10 any Of the states embraced the proclamation
that they may dealt with In accordance with the laws
OF those states providing for tho punishment Of criminals
engaged In eIctng servile Instructions In in political
aspcc, this measure possesses great sgncston and TO
u In this light invite your attention. II Affords
TO people the complete aud GROWING proof Of the
nature Of the designs Of the party which elevated TO
power the present occupant OF the Presidential chair At
Washington and which sought TO conceal its purposes BY
every variety Of arfu grace snd by the perndous use
q the most solemn and repeated pledges on every
practicable occasion He gives extracts from President
lincoln inaugural and comments fully upon the subse-
quent acts by Congress end the administration.
lie urges the enactment Of law TO hasten the
funding of the outstanding Treasury notes, fxing
tho ultimate period for this purpose not
ater than the nrst Of July next, so |. 70
eject the withdrawal OF notes sued prior 70 the Let of
last December. II 10 this be added from sde.
auate TAXATION and negotiation o. bonds guaranteed ~
the several states has been already generously pro
posed BY some o. them. there 10 little doubt shall
see our restored 70 SOUND and satisfactory
daion II true At the close the debt will be
large but il viii be due q people and neither
he interest nor capital will be exported 70 distant
countries. Impovershing ours for their benefit
He merely calls TO the report of the Secretary
of the Treasury and aks Tor proper legislation the
subject o. the finances
The operations Of the War Department have been IN u
main satisfactory The summary q military success Dc
sscribes 10 Congress, which enacted the consctip,on
laws and organ red the army, vel a. % the spirit o.
unity endurance and devotion o. the people.
lie recommends liberal appropriations "a accordance
with the suggestions n the Secretary q War Dependence
foreign supplies he deploes and should be obvlaiei