Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-03-06
RESOLUTIONS ON FOREIGN MEDIA
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The following are the proposed concurrent
joint resolutions reported by Senator Sumner,
from the Committee on Foreign Relations, to
whom was referred the message Of the Presi-
dent of the United States, communicating, in
answer to the resolution Of the Senate. the
correspondence on the subject Of mediation,
arbitration or other measures looking to the
termination Of the present rebellion -
Whereas, II appears from the diplomatic corrcspon-
dence submitted TO Congress that proposition friendly
in form, locking 10 the pacifcaon through foreign
diauon, has been made 10 the United States by The Em-
peror Of the French, and promptly declined by the Pfesi
dent; and whereas, the idea Of mediation or inerven-
lion In some shape may be regarded by foreign govern
meuts practicable aud such governments through this
misunderstanding may be led to proceedings tending to
embarrass the friendly relations which exist between
them and the United States aud whereas in order TO
remove for the future all chance Of misunderstanding
this SUBJECT aud TO secure Tor the United states the full
enjoyment Of that freedom from foreign intervention
which s one of the highest rights in independent States
seems ~ that Congress should declare It's convictions
Re,oiBed. the House Of Representatives concur-ing
That while in times pas' the United States have sought
and accepted the frcn y mediation or arbitration Of for
egn Powers for the pacific adjustment u International
questions where the United states were the party of the
part and other sovereign Power the party Of
the other part aud while they ATE not disposed 10 mis-
c0nsuc the natural and humane desire Of foreign Pow
ers 10 aid in arrestng domestic troubles which widening
in their influence have afflicted other countries especial.
ly 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 aborug
popnlauonof Europe yet notwithstanding these things
Congress cannot hesitate 20 regard proposition Of
foreign interference IA the present contest as so Tar un-
reasonable and iuadmssablc that its only explanation
will be found In Misunderstanding Of the state Of
the question and Of the real character Of the in
which the republic is engaged
/ Res0iUed. That the United States arc now graphing
with uuprovokcd aud wicked rebellion which s.scek.
ing the destruction Of the republic that il may build
Ia he fea.
sion " It's chiefs shall be slavery that for the suppress
sion Of this rebellion, aud thus the republic and
To prevent the establishment Of such power the nation
al government is employing armies and fleets n fall
faith that through these elr,s all the purposes Of
spAtors and rebels viii be crushed that while engaged
IN tins struggle on which 20 much depends any propo-
siuon from foreign Power, whatever form il take,
having Tor ts effect The Of these efforts u.s. just in
proportion TO It's influence, an encouragement TO the re-
hcon and 10 its declared principles, and this account
is calculated to prooug and emhiter the conflict 10 cause
increased expenditure Of blood aud treasure and post
pone the much desired day &c peace that with these
convictions, and doubtng that every such PROPOSE.
ton although made with good intent is Injurious to the
national interests Congress will be obliged TO look upon
any further attempts Ia the direction un-
friendly act which earnestly deprecaes the end that
thing may abroad strengthen the rebellion OF
To weaken those reaiians " good will with foreign Pow
efs, which the Uni ed States happy TO cultivate
Resoiued That the rebellion from It's bcginn ng, and
Tar back even In the conspiracy which preceded the out
break was encouraged hy the hope Of support from for
egn Powers that its chiefs frequently boosted that the
people Of Europe far dependent upon the regua
supplies of the great Southern staple that
ter their governments would be constrained TO take side
with The rebellion In efectSe form, the
tent Of furcibc intervention II the milder form did not
prevail that the rebellion is sustained by this hope
which every proposition Of foreign interference qnicken
anew, and that without This life-givng support mus
soon yield 10 the great and paerna authority Of the
onal governments that con,d ring these things, whct
aggravated by the motive OF the resistance this
Outraged the United states regret that foreign Power
have frankly told the chief. of the rebellion that Ia,
work in which they are engaged is hateful and that
new government such they seek found with saycrl
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separate existence is far shocking civilization and the
moral sense humankind that it must not expect welcom
or reorganization in the commonwealth Of nations.
ResOircd That the United States confident in tn
justice Of their which Is the cause also Of goo,
government and Of human rights everywhere among
anxious for the speedy reservation Of peace, which shall
tranquility home and remove all occasion 70
complaint abroad, and awaiting with well assured
the final suppression Of the rebellion, through which al
these things, rescued from present danger will be seour
cd Tor and the republic, and indiysibe, tr
umphant over its enemies, viii continue to stand eN
ample to mankind hereby announce their unalterabl
purpose that the will be vigorously prosecuted
cofdng TO the humane principles Of Christian States IN
I'll the rebellion shall be suppressed aud they reveren
ly invoke upon their the blessings Of Almgh,
God
Resoued, That the President be requested sm
copy Of these resolutions, through the Secretary
State TO the Ministers Of United States In fofeig
countries that the declaration and protest herein
forth may be communicated by them to the government
!, 10 which they accredited.