The New York herald., 1863-07-10
MIR. w. II. Stiner's Despatch.
FORTRESS MoNRoE, July 8, 1853.

FORTRESS MONROE, July 8, 1859.
rHx RaHEL VICE PRESIDENT VISIT.
Even the glorious news OF the rout q the rebel
army overtopped by the announcement thas
Alexander n. Stephens, Vice President OF the 20 call
cd confederacy, had appeared at Newports News
with flag of truce Tho excitement was intense, anA
every body a matter Of course, assigned reason
for this unexpected visit The advent was not intended
10 be made public until the full particulars could be -
certaned inasmuch you published portion Of ths
proceedings have followed up the subject closely and
obtai ined the following facts
MrssRs. sTHIESs AND ouLD CANE DOWN
the James the Torpedo and not the Dragon and
we're halted by picket boat White Shoai lshs
house, about fourteen miles from Nswports News Mr.
stephens stated that he had important dispatches for hs
President oe the United Stass wished 20 70
the james river and commuutcass with the oNcsr oo-
mandng the feet. The officer in charge Of ths pickles
boat informed Mr.. Stephens communicative -
might have would be delivered Admiral Lea, ~
Torpedo could not proceed further inside Of nssL
Mr. stephens teeupon handed the Captain Of tho pickles.
boat two packages addressed 70 Admiral Lee and ths
commanding officer Of the forces n Fortress Monroe b
the absence Of General DIX this post Colonel Ludlow
telcgraphed the substance or the oommunicasioa 70
Washington, also did Admiral Leo Mr.. Stephsns wns
accredited as military Commissioner" Of ysdsessa
Davis, CommanderpC Chief OF the Army and Navy Of the
Confederate states President A. Lincoln Commando
in Chief Of the Army and Navy Of the United States aaA
requested permission fro the military authorities 70
proceed directly TO Warrington for the purpose of rs-
sentng his letters 70 and couferring with Mr. Lincoln a
person upon matters connected herewith.
TIE ANSWER.
After delay Of forty eight an answer was ~
ceived by Colonel Ludlow, that Mr.. Stephens request
inadmissable-that the usual military agencies fur
ahod Hor alr,
tary business.
Colonel Ludlow coununicated the answer or the eov-
srnment in person to Mr. Stephens Monday and spent
some time on board the rebel tug business concern
ing exchanges with Mr.. Oud.
OBJECT or srnPuRss' VISIT
II 10 surmised land have every confidence in IL
iruth) Aot nv. Stephens The baar~ Of propositions fov
armisiee, and Ad An hme seiese6 becowss of As
pa~'c caused BY TIE inudnon Of ensylpasa By Lee om6
before any decss'e battle Aad osen fought as said re-
quest.
DISAPPOINTMENT STEPHENS Al ms Axswn
There no doubt but that Mr.. Stephens was greatly
disappointed with the result o msson The answer Of
government emiuenty proper 10 have received
him would have been virtual acknowledgment OF what
the cencderacy csmed to be- and II be had been per-
mted TO 30 TO Washington IL would have seriously en-
barrsssed our government BY making propositions thai
would have cxed for Cabinet discussions.
Your Washington despatch says;-"Admisai Lss was
instructed to ascertain. possible, the object Il their
mission" This is mistake On the contrary, Admiral
Ice admonshed under circumstances 70 hold any
With Messrs. Stephens and 0uld All In
terceurse with the rebels prohibited until advises
from the President could be received, and when these
Col Ludlow at proceeded the Henry Burden
the place where the Torpedo anchor and thsrs
conferred wish them The rebel boat aid not leave with
put uany parttuQ ealutatoo or explnnatonu hut vhe
awaiting the answer from Warrington merely crussA
about the James river beyond lines. Col. Ludisw
parted with Mcssrs. Stephens and ouid On amioabis
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