Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-12-22

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TO state his propositions reading from paper on hi
table but not giving them to in writing and reques
ing not 10 reduce them 20 writing, ~ coming iron
him, previously TO seeing Mr.. Lincoln They were a
follows:
/ general and unconditional amnesty of all polit
cal offenders against the Federal government snch
would place them IN The position they occupied befor
the commencement of hOstiities respected tkei
mmunities, rights and privileges
?. The res0 alton of all fugitive slaves within tn
control of the Federal government; and guGrsnte
that the general government will give the entire weigh
Of its nnenoe and authority in carrying oar the pro
visions OF the fugitive slave law, IN the recovery
those fugitive slaves who may have passed beyond tn
inm' date control of the government
3 That each OF 'he contendng parties shall be hell
responsible only for the debt incurred by it. in the
manner if they had been recognized and Independent
power.
which restoration of the separated States could bs
effected with the Federal Union. There were many
other points, he said to be settled but there would bs
comparatively little difficulty In reference to them
the major proposition was agreed upon.
At that interview, Mr. Davis spoke Of the lmminence
of foreign Intervention and said that he deprecated
either intervention mediation from sbroad-interven
ti0n because he believed would end IN force Of arn8
and, whatever might be the result would be alike db
aStrous to the No th and the South mediation because
be believed that If the North disposed to treat
the matter Of settlement II could be much salts
factorly and benetGally determined upon by mutual
commission.
BIr. Davis also spoke of Mr. LincOln's emancipation
proclamation That proclamation seemed 10 annoy him
He rather casuR remarked that il would play hell
with us This e explained by saying that the proc.
lam ton not suspended, the period before il
should become operative extended or entirely revoked
which be presumed would not be the case there was
not sufficient time for the people of the North and the
South to comprehend in all its length and BREADTH and
bearings and arrive At proper conclusions to the
course to be pursued in reference TO tit would only be
the stimulus TO interminable and ruinous war. He
said it was regarded throughout the COnfedersey and in
foregn countries, IS well as by many iH the North
Did for general serve insurTeetiOD. He looked upon
Il, he said. melting 10 acts Of b8rbari IN having
parallel in the history Of the civilized world If per
Qrr1Iv ha
termination Of the eoored population in the Confederate
States unless the European powers nteposed prevent
It. Intervention in either esse-beiWeen the North and
the South or between the white and black in the
South-WOuld involve many interests he believed as
oproduee general warfare tn oughOut the world. H.
appeared TO shudder at the contemplation, and seemed
desirous Of shrinking back from the overwhelming
thoughts Of the tremendous responsibilities resting upon
rs at the present iunctuTe
Mr. Davis could have had object in seeming to ap-
pear TO me what he really looked upon b i'm
man sustomed TO dealing with men, and regard
ed him as one not only bowed down under weight Of
tremendous responsibilities but of constantly
iating and almost oysrpOwering sorroWs Il may be
digresgive, but unhesatngly assert that regard Mr.
Davis as man whO this day needs, and may say de-
serves the sympathy of humanity in pre- eminent de-
In heart do not believe him rebel against the
Constitution Whatever the unthinkiug and superficial
ind may think Of him. believe that be has ever de-
sired the old order Of things and will cooperate SO fe
as he dBre In bringing it about think he has taken
and maintains at much personal discontinue the posi-
ton he now occupies with the sincere hope Of navga.
ting the hostile vessel and directing the coure OF the
ship Of State into barber where hositeS must cease
and from whence, better understanding sprnging up,
they may sally forth with the old flag unfrlsd 10 wave
in every breeze and gladden. every seR
But to return. left Mr. Davis with the understand.
ing that be would again before the close Of the
day. Outside the door met my travelling companion
Wilson who again took NE in charge. dned with him
at restaurant there being inquiries my part nor
apologies on his as 10 why was not taken to regular
hotel determined to let them carry out their pro-
gramme in their own way. Soon after dinner gentle
man came to Wilson st the restaurant, and eOnversed
with him in undertOne for not hsn couple of
minutes. On his departure, Wilson informed me that
Mr. Davis wished another interview for few minutes
Immediately accompanied Wilson, and ushered in
unattended, to Mr. Davis before. Mr. Davis com
menced by saying that there nothing to be gained
by needless waste Of time he deemed it best and hoped
would concur in bis decision that should leave Rich
mond the earliest practicable and as he had
arranged for to that evening he wished know
II l remembered and fully compTehended the PROPOSE
tons he had made TO me, to he deliver to Mr. Lincoln
! repeated them TO him. He said correct. and,
rising from his chair extended his hand to me wished
me pleasant trip hsmeward could be expected
aud success IN the husiness in hand.
Mr. Davis took pRnz 70 instruct that my connection
with the matter informal AMI not ofeaL lie seemed
Tegsu It as convection that world probably termi
ma when had Mr. Line in Whether Mr. Davis
had doubts 10 the reception rejection or entire
neglect Of his proposals by Mr. Lincoln cannot say
but he casually remarked Should the a1mnistra ION
be disposed TO drop these propositions and do
reference 10 them should the facts become known to the
people Of the North, there would be suSh a hGyvng
around their swould ompel them 10 do something
Mr. Davis seemed 70 have eondersbs hope il the pop
ular heart and voice of the North After express
sons Of good viii on both sdes ba e each other good
bye. UHs conducted BY Mr. Wilson, the most eli
gible route then open, point within four miles of
Hsrpers Ferry. About for yfvs or ffv miles of he
distance travelled on bor ebaek When about to
part Mr.. Wilson directed my loose in
the road or make such other disposition of him as
thought proper at the village OF Hsrpers Ferry
but so as rOt to exc suspicion or notice
On the road We passed small squads Of rebel
soldiers, and after we parted company, similar
Fqqs1s Of Union soldiers; but in solitary inst
was hailed challenged by itber On parfing with
Mr. Wilson, be handed amount Of American gold
sufficient cover my expenses hoIneuard At Hsrppr
Fer y took the for Baltimore; but though I
fsucied myself sharply looked at, man ever Rsksd
me who was, where l came from, whittier was /
hound On the morning Of the 29th of October left
hs-PFs FsrrY, sn9 in the afternoon reached Baltimore
The next morning tony fsthsr,nlay' residenee
In Carroll unity Maryland, about tweRty-six miles |
from Baltimore; and after spending q couple of ! vs.
there, retL rned to my home in Pittsburgh
II not until the morning Of the 10th Of Move mber
shat decided Whist course to pursue. then wrote
MF. Lincoln, stating that about = week had elapsed I
sincs my return home from 4eryiew with Mr. Davis
in RiOhmand during which esrtalp mstters had trans
pired which believed, properly followed up would
lead to eesssd Of hosties and the restoration of
the Union alsi expressed my Willingness TO visit \
Washington should he desire it, On the night Of the
10th about III o'clock, received telegram, signed
z. NJ Stanton, Secretary of War. requesting to j
cOms immediately to Washington ! returned for an I
that would stat the next morning and accord
Ing having remained In Baltimore durBg part Of the
night At 10 o'clock the morning Of the 18th pre-.
my card was Immediately received.
On being re ceired by Sr Stanton it was but reason
able that he shou desire to kno" Somsthng TO who
WAS. lie therefore asked me few questions as 10 I
my birth piees; my age; 10 RhAS Elacss had gpenF
most Of the last fifteen years Of my life; whs aud where
my family eonnecliOng also those Of my wife
what was my business and with whom vas employed (
All OF these being promptly replied to- then presented
Mr Stanton with letter Of Introduction from Thomas
BskeYeli. esq, OF Ptts5urg personal friend of Mr..
Stsuton and ssG used the name OF my employer John
Durlsp, esq well known to NJ. atanton and who had
Even me permission to refer 10 him. also referred 50
Rev. A J. Endsley, weltknown clergyman Of Pitts
burg. Mr. Stanton wrote few lines, and sending for
Mr Tucker of his assistants requested him to
5uct me the Executive chamber aud present 70
Yr lincoln Mr. Stanton handed Mr. Tucker the note
he had written sAd instructed him to present il
to Mr. Lincoln. hr. Tgeker accompanied me to the
door Of the Executive khamber and left le OUTSIDE,
while he entered alone Ia less than i've minutes he
ame out and leaving the door open directed enter
Mr. lincoln WAS alone. He greeted me in easy, afs
bic manner snd on taking seat near his table
By his rectiOn he handed me my own letter to him.
with the inquiry, Did you write that letterF re-
piled, did, SIR he thep rang the bell which wes
ioor Of the Executive chamber for certain specific pu
s So A4F fJaS IN told this men he would receive
more visitors that morning On the InRns departure
M Lincoln requested te him In detail nearly
& could remainder, everything touching the matter
ainted in that letter. co msnced by saying that
lad been il;y OF some irregulsriy-pe impTo
,riety-and hope that the end would in his judgment
ustify the Mr. ( nslln ssa night speak freely
hat he would protect me- lhsn gave him all the de
written Mr. Line ln's hrst remark made without
nouens's hesitation was 4" nothing Objectionable
them" understood him 10 refer to the proposals Of
Gr Davis as ceased speakiog when named them.
npposs shst Mr.. Lincoln saS az glance thu pleasure
md eaRsrness with which caught at his reply for he
gan Immediately 70 modiy the expression, 10 YieF,
apparently 81 sertsin cor ngeneies but the impression
nsde upon my mind ihen was not removed
Nv any gubseaaent remarks { Mr. Lincoln, nor
! Il now renewed BY anything ! and in his
mes. age u Congress nsmeiy thRb II left
o the impulses and convictions OF his heart ard
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