Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
A Verx stupId Imnoster.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-J. Wesley Green former
~ of PIttsburg, publishes long statement to-
dlV, in the Times of this city, to the following
effect
II was called on by gentleman from Balti-
more, on October 22d, who informed me that
jeff Davis greatly desired me to 20 to Richmond.
After two or three interviews with this gentle
man, consented TO 90. | arrived at Richmond
on the 26th of October, and on calling on Mr.
Davis, Twas informed by him that he Davis de-
sired Il termination of the war; and an amicable
adjustment of the difficulties between the north
and the SOUTH Mr.. Davis said he wanted some
person on whom he could rely, who would 90 TO
Washington and present to Mr. Lincoln infor-
mally certain propositions which he (Davis)
thought might lead to the desired end. Al first
objected TO being the bearer of the propositions
OF Mr. Davis, fearing that l might be put into
fort Lafayette; but finally consented to do So
The propositions Of Mr.. Davis are in substance
as follows
First. A general and unconditional amnesty to
all political offenders against the federal govern
ment, such as would place them in the position
they occupied before the commencement of hos
tilities, respecting all their immunities' rights
and privileges.
Second. The restoration of all fugitive slaves
within the control of the federal government
and guaranty that the general government will
give the entire weight of its influence and al-
thorlty in carrying out the provisions of the fl-
gltlve slave law, for the recovery of those fugi-
yves VINO nave passed beyond the immediate
control of the government.
Third Each contending party shall he held
responsible only for the debt incurred by it in the
same manner as if they had been recognized in
dependent powers
These propositions, as Mr.. Davis expr ssed it,
are the basis upon which restoration of the
Union can be effected. There were many other
points upon which Mr. Davis spoke but he said
there would be very little difficulty in reference
10 them, II the major propositions were agreed
upon. Mr.. Lincoln'S proclamation to liberate the
slaves seemed to annoy Mr. Davis, who casually
remarked that 1T would play hell with u.s.
This Mr.. Davis explained by saying that if the
proclamation of Mr. Lincoln was not suspended
or revoked, it would only be stimulus to an in
terminable and ruinouS war.
MIR. Davis said that the proclamation of Mr.
Lincoln was regarded throughout the south as
a bid for Servile instruction Mr.. Davis
also remarked that should the administration of
MIR. Lincoln be disposed to let these propositions
drop, and the facts should become known to the
people OF the north, it would cause such howl
ing about the ears of the administration as to
compel them to do something towards arriving
at termination of the war between the north
and south"
Having returned to Pittsburg, Mr. Greene
wrote to president Lincoln on the 10th of No
vember, expressing willingness to visit Wash
mgton if requested so TO do. On the 10Th of No
Vem0er Mr.. Greene received a telegram from
secretary Stanton, requesting him to come on TO
Washington. On arriving in Washington, Mr..
Greene called on president Lincoln and related
everything in connection with his (Greene's)
visit to Richmond. The same afternoon Mr..
Greene attended Il cabinet meeting, at which he
repeated the statements made to president Lin
coin. The next morning Mr.. Greene was again
sent for by president Lincoln, and attended a
second cabinet meeting the same afternoon
Mr.. Greene called on president Lincoln on three
successive mornings afterwards
The affidavit of Mr. Greene is attached to his
statement, and he swears it is true in every de-
tail and particular. Mr.. Greene gives as the rea-
son why Mr.. Davis sent for him, that he (Greene)
had done Mr.. Davis some service during the Mex
lean war, which he Davis gratefully remember
ed; and Mr. Davis chose him because he was un-
known to fame as a politician, and because he
(Davis) believed that Greene would present the
peace propositions without encumberng them
with side issues or minor details.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10,-J. Wesley Greene,
who furnishes to the Chicago Times some re-
ported peace propositions" from jeff Davis to
president Lincoln, is an imposter. He came to
Washington to see president Lincoln, who soon
ascertained that there was no ground for his nom
sensical statements.