The New York herald., 1862-12-19

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psrsstsd IN, Mr.. Davs warmly aassrtsd u would b
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prevent H. Intervention In either case-between the
North and The SOUTH eetwssn The white and the black
raOes N the South would involve % many interests
he believed, as 70 produce q general warfare
snroSshous he world. BE appeared 70 shudder al
back from overwhelming thoughts OF the tremendous
responsibilities resting upon at the present Juncture
Mr. Davis could have had no object in seeming TO appear
70 what he really WAS not. looked upon him as
man accustomed dealing with men, and regarded him
NOT only bowed down under weight Of tremsn.
dous responsibilities but Of constantly accamuatng and
II may be aggressive, but unhesitangy aescrt that
regard Mr. DAVIS a. man VINO ans Gay needs ana may
degree In heart do not believe him rebel against the
constitution Whatever the unthinking and superficial
mind may think Of him believe that he has desired
the old order Of things, and viii operate far he
dare in bringing about think he has taken and main
aius at much personal discontinue the position he now
occupies with the sincere hope Of navigating the hostile
vessel and directing the Of the ship OF State
harbor where hosttes must cease, and from whence
better understanding springnR up, they may sally forth
with the old Tag unfurled wave in every breeze and
gladden. every sea.
But 70 return left Mr. Davis with the understanding
that he would again before the close Of the day
Outside the door met my travelling companion, Wilson
who again took me in charge dined with hlm at res
gies his, TO why taken q regular hotel.
determined 70 let them carry out their own programme
in their own way Soon after dinner gentleman came
10 Wilson At the restaurant and conversed with him in
an undertone for not than couple Of minutes On
his departure, Wilson informed me that Mr.. Davis wished
another interview for few minutes. Immediately ac-
companled wilson, and was ushered in Unattended 10
Mr.. Davis, as before.
Mr. Davis commenced by saying that as there was
nothing to be gained by needless waste Of time, he
deemed best, and hoped would in his decision
that should leave Richmond at the earliest practicable
ing he wished TO know If remembered and fully COM
pretended the propositions he had me- be
livered TO Mr. Lincoln. repeated them to him. He said
was correct, and rising from his chair extended his
hand to me, wished pleasant trip homeward as
could be expected and success IN the business in hand
Mr. Davis took pains TO instruct that connection
with the matter was informal, and not official. lie
seemed TO regard connection that would probably
terminate when had seen Mr.. Lincoln.
neither Mr.. Davis ad his doubts to the reception
reection entire neglect OF his proposals to Mr. Lin
CON- canuot say; but he casually remarked "Snouid
the administration be disposed drop these propositions,
and do nothing reference TO them should the facts be-
come known TO the people Of the North there would be
such bowling around their would compel them
TO do something" Mr. Davis seemed to have considera
bic hope in the popular heart and voice OF the North
After some expressions Of good will on both sides, we
bade each other guoa bye. conducted by Mr.. Will
over the most eligible route then open point
within four miles of Harpers Ferry About forty i've
fty miles o. the distance travelled horseback
When about TO part Mr.. Wilson directed to my
horse loose in the road make such other disposition Of
him as thought proper. or near the village Of Har
pers Ferry Dut not TO excite suspicion notice
On the road passed some small squads Of rebel sol
dicrs and after we parted company saw similar squads
Of Union soldiers but in no solitary instance was hailed
challenged by either On parting with sMr. vii
son he handed me an amount Of American gold
Harers Ferry took the cars for Baltimore but though
fapcied myself sharply looked at man ever asked
who was, where came from. or whittier was bound.
On the morning Of the 10th Of October LETT Harper's
Ferry and In the afternoon reached Baltimore The
morning went TO my iather.inaws residence, in Car
roll county Maryland about twenty six miles from Bat
after spending Coup0 there
TO my home In Pittsburg.
1t was not until the morning OF the 10th Of November
that decided what to pursue. then wrote TO
Mr. Lucoln stating that about week had elapsed since
my return home from an interview with Mr. Davis at
Richmond during which certain matters had transpired
which believed properly followed up would lead TO
cessation Of hostties and the restoration the Union
also expressed my Willingness TO visit Washington,
should he desire It, On the night OF the 10TH about half
past eleven O'Clock, received telegram, signed H. NJ.
Stanton Secretary Of War, requesting TO nme
datey TO Washington. / returned for answer that !
would start the next morning, and accordingly did
reached Washington on Tuesday morning, having
NAMED ~ Baltimore during part Of the night Az ten
O'Clock the morning Of 18th presented myself
Mr. stantons oihce and sending IN my card was imms
dately received.
able that e should desire know something who
was. He, therefore, asked me few questions TO
my birthplace, my age, n what places had spent most
Of The last fifteen years Of my life; who and where
my family connections, as also those Of my wife: what
was my business, and with whom was employed All
o these beng promptly replied to- then presented Mr..
stanton with letter OF Introduction from Thomas Bake
WE'LL ksq Of pittsburg. personal friend of Mr..
ton. ard also used the Of my employer John Dun
lap Esq. wel known Mr. stanton, and who had given
me permission 10 refer 10 him. also re.erred TO the
Rev. A. j. Endsley, well known clergyman Of Pitts
burg. Mr. Stanton wrote few lines and sending for
Mr. Tucker Of his assistants requested him
duct me 10 the executive chamber aud present me to Mr.
Lincoln
Mr. stanton handed Mr.. Tucker the he had writ
ten, ana instructed him TO let present IL TO
~ o M aaa sa 70 ss
which he entered alone In less than hve minutes
he came out, aud lowing the door open, directed
to enter. Mr. Lincoln alone. He greeted
in easy, aable manner, and on taking seat
his table BY his directions he hsnded me my own letter 10
him. with the Inquiry Ibid you write tha, letter. re-
piled, II did, SIR" He ihcI rang the be which
answered by whose business 1t Is 10 wait the
door OF the executive chamber for certain specific pur
poses. Mr. Lincoln told this mGn he would receive
visitors that morning On the mans departure Mr.
Lincoln requested to tell him In detail, nearly
could remember everything touching the matter hned
at in that letter.
comme.ced by saying that had been guilty OF
rrcgulariy-pcrhaps nnpropristy-and hoped that the
end would, in his judgment, Justify the means Mr.. Lin
coin said might speak ireelythat he would protect
then gave him NIL the details OF my visit 20 Mr. Davis
they are hcreinbe orc written Mr. Lncons hst remark
made without moments hesitation, was. IL nothing
Objectionable in them" understood him TO refer W
the proposals OF Ar. Davis, as ceased speaking when
named them. ! suppose that Mr.. Lincoln at
glance the pleasure and eagernees with which
caught at his reply; Tor he began immediately TO
eooauyenoss SI So, ,Se ,mrosou made uSou nv mud
then not removed by any subsequent remarks OF Mr.
Lincoln, u now removed by thing find IN his
message Congress namey-that " left 70 the impulses
and convictions Of his own heart aud at liberty 70 do 50,
be would inargurae peace on the basis Of these proo
sails. Nj, Lincoln then sent for Mr.. stanton
On Mr. Stanton taking seat, Mr. Lincoln. treating my
statement OF visit 70 Mr. Davis admitted fact told
Mr. the Of the visit and repeated the pro
posas nearly the same words emitting. however all
that related 10 the Fugitive Slave law He then appealed
his correctness when supplied the omission.
merely asked by Mr. stanton how often had seen
Mr.. Davis snce return from Mexico and whether
had him held communication with him since the
Of the rebellion, and previously " the
cent visit Richmond. replied that had him but
twice. and mad not him since the commencement Of
the rebellion but the detailed, and that had held
no communication with him in any way. Mr. Lincoln
told that there would be meeting OF che Cabinet
Afternoon aud that he wished me 10 remain al my
hotel between the hours OF four and the event OF
his desiring and In that case he would send or
He asked me what hotel had put up 81. replied
wiliards
About ave O'Clock thatP. NJ, Mr.. Lncoln's messenger
the hotel for Immediately accompanied him,
promptly ushered into the presence OF Mr. Lin
coin aud his CaDiDet. remained at that meeting until
nearly eleven O'Clock that evening On my entrance,
without any other intmaton 20 those present. sn my