New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-03-02
PROPOSED MiDlsTlOa on ARBITRATION
Concurrent Resolutions in tho Senate
Emphatic Protest Against Interference
WASHINGTON. March l. /

WisHISGToy. March l. 1869.
Tbs fouowing are the proposed concurrent Ieso-
Iu,;ors ,s,orted By Senator Sumner, from tho Com
,,;,,es on Foreign Relations 20 whom was referred
,bs massage of the President of the United States,
communicating, in answer to the resolution OF the
Senate the correspondence on The subject Of media
tion srbiIaion or other measure looking to the
termination Of the present Rebelion:
IIXsyeas ii appears from the diplomatic cOTre-
sroodence submitted TO Congress that proposition,
friendly in form, looking TO tue ratification through
foreign mediation, has been made TO the United
States by the Emperor OF the EleuCb, and promptly
declined by the Presidents aad whereas the idea Of
mediation or Intervention in some shape ray be re.
gsrded by foreign Governments as pTaci lcabIe ana
such Governments, through tins MISUNDERSTANDING
may DO led proceedings tending 10 embarrass the
friendly relations which now exist between tneli
and the United States; and whereae, in order 10 re-
move for the future all chance Of MISUNDERSTANDING
this subject, and to secure for the uDltea a;ee
the full enjoyment OF that freedom from Io.c's ~
terven ion which il one of the hghes. rlgnts o. III
dependent States it oeems fit that Congress shouiu
declare its copvic ions thereon, thtrelOfe
ResoYred fthe House of Representatives concur
xingl, Ibat while ~ times patt the UnlIeo o'a'e'
have sought and accepted the friendly mediation OF
arbitration Of foreign powers ior me pacinc SEJus.
rnent Of international questions, where the United
States were the party Of the first part, and some
other sovereign power tue party OF the second part;
and while they are not disposed TO mlseonslrue tDe
natural and humane desire OI foreign powers TO ana
in arreSting domestic troubles, which. widening III
their iuHu snce have afflicted other countries, espe-
eiAly in view Of the Circumstance, oeepy regretted
by the American people, that The blow aimed by the
Rebellion the national life has fallen heavily upon
the laoorng population OF Europe; ye. hot"hh
standing these things, Congress cannot hestai 10
regard every proposition OF foreign interference III
the present contsst tar unreasonable aud mad
nissable thSt its only explanation Will be found IL
misunderstanding OF the true sta!e ef the question,
and of the real character VI tho war IN which the he
public Ii engaged.
Resolped That tie United States are now
erappng with an uhprovoked and wicked rebellion,
which il seeking the destruction OF the Republic
thst may build new power, whoee corner stone,
according to the confession OF its chiefs, shall be
Slavery; that for The suppression OF this rebellion,
and thus to save the Republic, and TO prevent the
establishment Of such power, the National Gov.
eminent Ia now employing armies and fleets IN full
faith through these ehofs, ali The purposes OF con.
epiIators aud Rebels viii be crushed; that while
engaged in this ugge, on which 30 much depends,
any proposition from d foreign power, whatever
form il may take, having Tor its effect the
arrest Of these Efforts, Is just in proper
ton to its influence, an encouragement 10
the Rebellion and ~ its declared principles,
and on this account lie calculated 10 prolong
and embitter the conflict 10 ceure Increased expena
iture Of blood and treasure, and 10 postpone tie
mueh-desred day OF peace; that with these cOnvic-
tons, aud not doubling That every such proposition,
although made with good inten, injurious 10 the
national interests Congress viii be Obliged to look
upon any further attempts III the sane direction as
unfrisDdly act, which II earnestly devrecaes TO
the end that nothing may occur abroad 10 strengthen
ibe Rebellion, or to weaken those relations OF good
will with foreign Powers, winch the United States
are happy TO cultivate.
Resolved, That the Rebellion, from It's beginning
and Tar back even IN the conspiracy which preceded
tha uthFPak Ma IN cQ by kle hone of
port from foreign powers; That ito en- els requently
boasted thst PEG lv OF Europe Deepen
dan, upon the Regular supplies OF the great Southern
atapIe that sooner or lAaer their Governments
III soMe effective torn even 10 the extent ot torcble
intervention If the mlider form did not prevail; that
tie Rebellion ID now sustained BY ILLS hope, which
every proposition OF foreign interference quickens
anew aud that without tnis HE, wing support IL
must soon yield TO the great aid paterDa authority Of
tbe National Government; thai considering tuese
things winch are aggravated ty the motive OF the
resistance thus encouraged, the United States regret
that foreign powers have D0t frankly told Tie Chleis
OF tho Rebellion that the WORK Ia which they are
engaged is hopeful, aud that u how Government.
such ~ they seek 10 found, with Slavery AS ltb
corner stone, aud with Do Otuer declared OBJECT Of
separate existence, Is tar King 10 clviz 4tiou
and the moral sense Of mankind mai 1t must lot
expect welcome OF recognition the common wealth
OF Nations
ResoIved, That the United States, conf len. in the
Justice OF their cause, Inch 10 the Cause also Of
good government aud Of human nights every where
among mon, anxious Tor the Speedy Restoration Of
peace which sbali secure tranquility al home and re-
move all occasion for cou alnI ablO4d AID awaiting
with we'll assured trust hDai suypretron Of the
rebellion through which ali the.e thugs rescued
from present danger will be secured forever and
the Republic one aud lndevisiLie triumphant over
fts enemies will contlDuc 10 stand Ii example to
NAL kind, hereby announce as their unalterabe pur-
pose that tho war will be vigorously prosecuted nc.
sordng 10 the humane principles OF Christian States
until tho rebellion shall be suppressed; and they
reverenty invoke upon the cause the b!estings Of
Almighty God.
Resoiped That the President be requested TO
transmit copy OF these sesolations through the
Secretary OF STATE TO tho Ministers OF the United
States in foreign countries that the declaration aud
protect herein set forth may be comm unicaed by
them TO tho Governments which they are ac-
credited.