The New York herald., 1862-12-19
The RADICALS AND THE REBEL2
Hore Peace Proportions from
JEFF. Davis.
Another Abolition Attempt to InHoculats the
People with DisuniOnism.
0hetch Of the Life OF the Radical
Am bassadOr.
N Arrest IN CWcAoo PO0 sWMDLM0,
&c.. Co.. 90.

&C.. Co.. 90.
TAe Peace Propositions from Richmond.
NARRATIVE OF }. WESLEY GREENE, OF PrrrsBuRG,
"a, BY WHOM OvERTUREs or PEACE WERE BRoUGHr
PROM JKFFKRsON DAVIS AT RICHMOND TO PREsI-
DENT LINCOLN At WASHINGTON.
lFrom the New York Tribunel
On Wednesday morning, October %, 1852, while en-
gagged at my employment as an ornamental apanner IN
chs shop of Mr. John Dunlap, dealer in tin plate sheet
won brass "copper" &e, and manufacturer Of japanned
sin ware &c, southwest OF Market and Second
sGreets Pttsburg, Pa, was called upon by gentleman,
who said Baltimorcan; and having learned that
my wife from the same city, and myself some.
what acquainted there, he took the liberty call upon
me fos the purpose Of spending half or three quar-
tsrs Of hour In friendly chat expressed the plea
sure would afford me. AS the subject Of the was
- now is the chief theme Of conversation very
naturally turned upon IT, and very gided
ters connected with the Mexican war. BY some appa
rsnty casual remark led to speak OF service rend
cred by myself that and Of my having there
he acquaintance OF Mr. Davis President Of the Confe
oerate States My visitor very soon made himself
e the fact THAT while politically was opposed to Mr.
Davis, personally was friendly He then stated that
had been recently in Richmond. and had seen and
versed with Mr.. Davis, who mentioned me TO him. and
10 desired to know ii he might talk conhdcntaly with
me as a messenger from Mr. Davis.
replied that that would depend upon the OF the
communications he had to make If he desired to enlist
In the service Of the Confederate States n capa
esty he had better not say anything but such
his desire, he might speak freely He then distinctly
0 Dnvs-he not deeming prudent be the bearer of
such thing but that Mr. Davis greatly should
90 70 him at Richmond Immediately. At such request
wss surprisedo nd amazed. incurred, what for My
WRIT asserted that ne did know, and persisted
thc assertion asked bin who lie vas when he gave his
nano as Horace n. Wilson, formerly connected with the
detective police IN Baltimore, but resident Of Rich
naond.
Igreaty feared hearing this announcement that
some trap being laid for trick about TO
bc played, which might place me in an equvoca
barrassno position But reassured rs the
Consciousness aroused within me OF having never by
word act, occupied for moment false disloya po
sitton towards The federal or Of having per-
formed act which the Confederate government might
have deemed OF sufficient importance to revenge
upprepared for an answer then, and so said to Mr. Will
son. told him he might call again IN the afternoon aud
that be might rely upon my secrecy He went away
ON his returning about the middle OF the afternoon,
questioned him closely 70 his knowledge of Mr. DAVIS
scect sending such strange request, compliance with
which would be attended with so much peril
Al knowledge Of the object be denied, as bcfore but
secuted the idea OF peril, by that meant risk OF
personal safety. told him it that; when he under
took TO convince me ] need have no fears. He then
intimated that might be productive OF good to the
whole country. though in what way he prolessed
know: and finally wound up by saying that, II hest
tated through fear thought Mr. Davis was mistaken
b the estimate he put upon my promptitude and
bravery He said Mr. Davis had spoken 10 him OF
manifested in Mexico. These complimentary rcmark ks
artfuy thrown in just as was feeling the sting the
former ones, decided my mind resolved to accompany
with him for Richmond, by way OF heelpg, Staunton
and Charlottesville. We arrived in Richmond Sunday
morning the 26th and after putting myself order and
eating breakfast, conducted Mr. Davis presence
may. perhaps be proper that should here say
shing as TO my previous acquaintance with Mr. Davis AS
before intimated was la military service in Mexico
Vas connected with Captain Showers battery Third art
sery Al the battle OF Boena Vista Mr. Davis colonel
a the Mississippi rlcmen. Two days previous that
battle incidentally brought into position which
enabled to render Mr. Davis personal service winch
he doomed OF sufficient importance to extend TO his
grateful friendship, and which OF u
x the kindly reccIectons OF gentleman upon the actor
n such scene life tins point details would here
Be out Of place and are unnecessary. Mr. DAVIS
Washington d. c.. twice atterward.
On each occasion his greetings Of the most cordial
nature and pressing invitations TO visit him his
residence together with the delicate 10 which
moro than ohcredI think may say urged-his
10 promote personal interests left doubt
IN my mind that the part took affair in Mexico
vivid In his recollection and regarded by him
The same importance as at the first never corrsponded
with Mr. Davis although, the occasion OF Of
partngs, he urged me to do 50 when should reach my
home; and ON each o. my calls upon him at Washington,
he essed his regret that had not done saw Mr.
Davis NO more until brought TO him in Richmond.
Mr.. Davis reception Of me on that last meeting
only fully as cordial before but believed not merely
from his expressions but from the Of his expires
son and action that II was source Of intense gratca
zion 70 him that was still willing 10 render him service
ignorant of the nature Of the service required /
promptly expressed my willingness 20 serve him
duties and obligations owed 10 the constitution OF the
States loyal TO the federal government lie assured
IhAi what he desired OF was a. OF much service TO the
fedcral thA OF the Confederate states
ond mrpcdately informed me that, being desirous OF
sermipauop or this and amicabe adjustment Of
tAe difficulties between the North and the south, be
wanted person upon whom he could rely Who would
% 70 Mr.. Lincoln end present TO him Informally but
sSoasb, nigh, lead so shs DESIRED end "A''A =
Re said that .f,sr talnkng over nearly one hundred
pssoDs he decided to Try ssd procure me- and had there
0rw~s 4 lie ha haA
chosen me, and aided. ~ am but plain man. unknown
70 sme politician and unaccuston,ed to dealing with
Jai&tn 60 questions Of state" lie replied thai those
were The very reasons why be had selected me that
being such man, be bad confidence hs propositions
would Be presented - be expressed them without tn
cumbering them with the side issues minor details
winch wsrs 70 be ~ after Consideration and officially de-
before stating Lis propositions be desired 70 know II
would 20 70 Mr. Lincoln with Them hesitsted in
a the rsk my personal liberty which thought In
surred Mr. Davis assured me be would get me
brought me 70 Richmond, and iabored 10 assure
me that would seoeive no harm 10 going 10 Mr..
made by the authorities ai Washington and urged that
although yet unacquainted with his proposals. Mr.
Lincoln should REJECT them might be sent GO Fort Warren
or Fort Lafayette be confined other place. for
the purpose OF sencing me.
Going directly 70 Mr Lincoln could no, reconcile with
Davs eousonted that would drop letter % Mr. Lin
coin which, while Il should give NO particulars OF my M
tervIew with him. would head him 70 believe tha; It
fully advised the subject Mr.. Davis added 10 the
event Of NJ. Lincoln sending Tor me- Mr. l. would take
care OF me-meaning By that would saner injury.
That beng settled Davis proceeded 10 state hrs props
stions reaoing from raer on bis table, but DOT giving
them 10 writing, and requesting not 10 reduce
them writing coming from hin previously to seeing
Mr. Lincoln. They were an follows
rra-Aesncral and unconditional amnesty OF all politi
cal offenders against the federal government such as
would pace them the position they occupied before the
commeneemen, of hcstiities - respected Their immu
mites, rights and privileges
econd-Thc restoration OF all fugitive slaves within the
control Of the s1era government and guaranty that
the general goverDuen viii give the entire weight of s
influence and authority carryingo the provisions OF
the Fugitive slave law 10 the recovery OF those fugitive
slaves wbo may have passed beyond the Immediate
sroi OF the government
TAsu--1hat each Of the costending parties shall be
held responsible only for the debt incurred by IT, 10
same manner as " they had been recognized and inds
pendent Powers.
which restoration Of tbe separated States could be
snsctsd with the federal Union There many other
points he said 10 be settled but thcre would Be com
paratively little diRcuty In reference 70 them the