New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-12

cities. We are informed that late copy Of lne
". Y Times has been received that Gays: III the
combined armies of Mcclellan. Burnside, and Pope
are defeated, then we for one are for settlement.
We have not seen the paper, and DO not KNOW
whether or not any qualifications were sddeo'
Those who informed ms Of The Tsmes's expression
added that the whole tone Of the article was that OF
disappointment and sorrow. Wbether or not this
statement IL correct, we have no doubt that thou
sands at the North who heretofore silently submit
ted to the popular cry will now speak out ana de-
mand peace, since all their armies have been defeat
ed, and 10 force intervenes between our victorious
a my and the Northern cities
General Lee understands the Northern character
well enough TO know that the surest guarantee OF an
early peace, 10 the vigorous prosecution OF present
successes. He has shown himself to DO General
who properly estimates the value OF quick ana
rapid movements he il pressing forward toward the
ensmy's country, and nothing bus speedy Oher oil
the most favorable terms of peace will prevent an
early invasion of Northern territory carrying to the
enemy home the kind Of warfare that has been
practiced by them in the South. When the fact Of
INVASION is forcibly presented 10 the Northern mnd,
our own terms Of peace will be offered Us.
The only terms which the Confederate States can
accept will be the immediate recognition OF the pre-
sent Confederate States, and the permission TO the
other States TO elect their owp destiny ana 10 decide
whether te cir future shall be with the Confedersts
StatA or wirh the United States. We are OF the
opinion that the primer, le OF election should he ap.
Piled not cply To the Border Slave States, but to
each and all Of the remaining United States. Not
that eny Of the Northern States are wanted IN
the Coniederacy, but az an acknowledgment OF tho
right of SecessiJn--for which this war Las been
waged.
The peace With ends this war shoud ac'snowl-
edge tho ends for which IL was fought, and apply
its principles TO each and all Of the United Itts.
We do not scs the necessity for any proclamation
10 the North esiern States about the free naviga'
ton Of the M.si'slpp river; that has already been
sufficiently declared, and the Northwestern States
have, Notwithstanding that offer a vigorously sus-
tanned the war AS any VI the Northern States. We
unwilling TO mitigate the force and effect OF our
victories BY ding fsvois offers to any portion
Of our eoenies. The ability 70 conquer peace has
been demonstrated-lot Id do nothing that will ap.
lear like an effort to purchased IL.
Tie earnest desire of the people Of the Confeder.
ate States for peace 10 known TO the North. Wben'
ever the United States prepared to have peace,
It can be obtained upon proper terms. 10 the
me ,ntime our army will speedily approach the
enenys territory, and DO prepared 10 aid all peace
sbly-dsposed persons and communities, by cooper
ating a9ainst the enemy's forces.
DISPATCHES FROM GEN. LEE.
The following Message, with accompanying dis.
patches, from President Davis, Wac received and
re al In the Rebel Senate:
To ne Senate 0sd Houssf RyyN"n'a'ir"p ne CoVede'.
afe Afaies. .
hive tho srs6ciop Of presenting to Cor Ue" two dis
Patches iom Gen. Robert Lee commanding the Army OF
Northern communicating he result Of tny Operations
north Of the RaPpshsDuoeh From these dispatches, VIII
ts that God has sssn esiended bis shield over onr p.
tiso army and has blessed the of the Copedefscy
with sscosd signal ,toay Oh the held already memorable
~ the gallant schisvement Of our troops.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the sk and
daring Of the Commands General who ooneeyed OF The
vaor Lsdhood Of the isOops who e1ecetod the brilliant
whose Tonl, IL now communicated After having
driven n ON their int-neheuts cn-my sup,or In nrn-
bore and relieved nom siege ,hs city Of a. nss.o
another iny.drs army enforced not only by the deie.d
ny Mece.n es ey the m sSsn. ,,,s.
potsn and olen 10 unusual hikht by re-
Pssiei combat. they TUNED the position ne shs"y and
superior fec thse fought the decisive battle OF tie 9th,
the crowninr uiumpb Of th-ir toll spd vaoT.
HsApsulnTsN MasA.as JUNCTION.
sp M. Aus 2. VI Aapid.n. Aug. D., .ssi
To PRgIDBsr DAVIS; so far. this army has steadily i'd
y..ess s.d .. ss i .ss
Many prisoner. captured and regret quantities OF store.
70 D, BE-, Tor nosn. Of s"s s,had n.
iimbl. AID T.i.erro ~oandsdi the latter slightly de
Others not MORALLY. ~ H. LEE
Hr.parAsrrn, Arxr NORTHERN vlnGIsI,}
0Ro,KrowS. via R~pidsp Aug 70 10 P. IN.
To PHs,iprsr DAVIS This Amy achieved today, on the
Il Cen. Mcclellan and Pops. On the ash and 2sh each
wpr under Gem: Loncucst and JseA,9s, iei as.d rna
Of our ssn, every conflict, set latitude to A.
mighty God for hi. nerciss rses higher each day 10 i
and 10 the valof Of our troops pstoss gratitude = due
TIE REBEL CONSUMPTION ACT.
A Bin 10 be Entitled Act to Amend Act Entitled An
Ao, Provide Further for tho Public Defense Approved
April 10, 1862.
SEcTIos ]. The Congress of the Confederate
states Of America do enact thai tie President be, and he
hereby authorized to s out md PLACE 10 the ga. . wss
.hou Ia have been ended all white who real
dents Of the Confederate Se between the eyes OF - aud
IS y.ars at the time the call calls may be made and who
At such time OF timer legally exempted nom military
s,s ,SSn e :, s. . % %,Se To- %h h an
.u.s ndnenti provided thai nothing herein contained
shall be understood repeating or modifying any
rsn Of the &C, 10 which thi. E sn.ebdaiory except
o. herein expressly stated; and provided HIihsr,
those called under this act and the .c' g. which hi.
An amendment shal be rs and Immediately deed 60 b
10 their number tho companies, bstt,ops squad
aud regiments In service from their respective sses ~
time the further for the public d"ru c
approved 10th April 1902 passed and the surplus any
be assigned to organic Ions formed from each STATE.
nce the passage Of that placed In tcs
disposed Of provided by law Provided that the
suhofed to supend the execution ofis act
the acts which this ndmsnt any special povi
proyiions Of said In locality where he be-