The New York herald., 1862-12-11
REPORTED REBEL PEACE PROPOSITIONS
The Reported Peace Propositions Of Jcn.
navis--J. Wesley Greene the Bearer or
the Terms OF Peace, Sc. sc.

the Terms OF Peace, Sc. &c.
CHICAGO. Dec 10, 1862.
j wesley Greene, formerly Of Pttsburg, publishes
long statement today in the 7mes, OF this city, To tho
following effect
Iwss called on by gentleman from Baltimore on
October o. who informed me that JEFF. Davis greatly
sired 90 70 Richmond. After two or three inter-
views with this gsntisman consented 70 go.
,frived at Richmond the 2Bth OF October, ana on
Ca ing Me- Davis was informed that he (Davis) de-
sr,d termination Of the war and an amc,ble adjust
IN y the difficulties between the North and the south
Mr. Davis said he wanted some person on whom nc
could rely who woudyo to Washington and present to
Mr. Lincoln, informally certain propositions which lac
(Davis) thought might lead to tho desired end.
At Gst objected 10 being the bearer o. the propositions
Of Mr. DAVIS fearing that might be put IN Fort iaiay-
ettc; brt finally consented TO do So
Tho propositions o Mr. Davis in substance fol-
Frw-E general and uncond, onal amnesty TO all poll
tcal offenders against the federal government. such
word pace ,hem in the position they occupied before
the commencement of host:tcs respecting All their i'm
munities, rights and privileges
Sscond-lho restoration all fugitive slaves within the
control OF the federal government and guarantee that
the general government Will give the entire weight OF its
influence and authority carrying the provisions Of
the Fugitive Slave law for the recovery Of those ugtves
who have passc. beyond The immediate control OF the
government.
7hira-Each eontending party shall be held
sbe only for the debt incurred by il The same as II
they had been recognized independent powers
These propositions. Mr.. Davis expressed II, the
basis upon which restoration Of the Union can be
effected
There we're many other points upon which Mr. Davis
SPIKE; but he sal there would be very little difficulty in
reference 10 them the major propositions were agreed
upon
Mr.. iincou's proclamation TO iiberate the slaves
seemed 10 annoy Mr. Davis, who casually remarked that
III would piay hell with gn
THIS Mr lavis explained by saying that il the proca-
nation Of Mr. Lincoln was not suspended or revoked 1t
woGd only be stimulus 20 an interminabe and ruinous
Mr. Davis said that the proclamation Of Mr. Lincoln
was regarded throughout the South as hid for SER
Mr.. Davis also remarked that should tho ad-
ministaton Of Mr.. Lincoln be disposed to
lot theec propositions drop, and the fact should
becn. known the people ri the North, il would
such bowling about the oil the administration
compel them ie hing towards arriving at
nina, ju OF the between the North and tie South.
Having returned to rittsburg, Mr.. Greene wrote TO
President Lincoln the 10Th Of November, expressing
willingness to visit Washington IL requested o. 10 do
ON the 10th Of November Mr.. Greene received tele
gram from Secretary s'anton, requesting him 70 come on
10 Washington
on arriving in Washington Mr.. Greene called on Pres
dent Lincoln, and related everything in connection with
! his tt'reeno's) visit 10 Redmond.
The same afternoon Mr. Greene attended Cabinet
meeting at which he repeated the statements made 10
The next morning Mr.. Greene was again sent for by
President Lincoln, and attended second Cabinet meeting
the same afternoon.
Mr. Greene called President Lincoln three
sve mornings afterwards.
Tho affidavit OF Mr. Greene is attached 10 his statement,
aud he swears that IL in every detail and par
ticnlar.
Mr.. Greene gives the why Mr. Davis sent for
him. that he (Greene) had done Mr. Davis service
membered, and Mr.. Davis chrse him because he
known % fame politician, and because he (Davis)
believed that he reene would present the peace prope
sitous without remembering them with side ssres
muoI details
j. Wesley Greene Branded an Im-
poster.
WIsbIScIos, Dec 10, 1862.
Wesley Greene, Who furnished TO the Chicago Times
some reported peace propositions from Je Davis Pre-
sidsnt Lincoln, is an imposter.
He came TO Washington 20 zee Pres den. Lincoln, who
coon ascer,ansd that there ground for his non.
scnscal statements.
On inquiry it is ascertaincs that calling himself
J. Wesley Green, and protesting to reside Ptsburg,
Pa, called the President time in November. and
stated him that he had had two interviews with JET
Davis at Richmond the last day in 0ctober and also
eate certain statements which he said Davis had
10 hiu upon the occasion. The President however, he
came satisfied that Green had not Davis at ALL and
tha. the entire story very shallow attempt at de-
cepton. Jen redeem Green's character, he WILL by
verifying HE statement.