Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-22

ceivs any support from the President
neither was there given to him by any o
our authorities any warrant whatever for
official negotiations, 1t was simply 6
private enterprise Of the Colonel, with
which the President saw no reason to in
terfere. Accompanied by Edmund Kirk
the Colonel proceed to General Grants
headquarters, and, d,having been permitted tC
pass our lines, they started for Richmond by
/ the northern bank of the James River
They found no difficulty in entering Con-
| federate lines, and in fact courtesy was
/ kindly extended to them, as they journey
cd toward the Capital, which they reached
| on Saturday last. As soon as Colonel
Jauues arrived at Richmond he requested
that he might be placed under guard,
which was done, although tho entire free
dom of the city was Immediately extended
to him. He was assigned elegant apart
ments at the SpottswOod House. the best
hotel in Richmond, and during his stay Of
three days he Jared most sumptuously;
his table groaned with the choicest Of the
market, and the most savory yiauds were
laid out in profusion before him; all kinds
ofmeat and vegetables were served up in
the most recherche style; and brandy
at sixty dollars o bottle, and wine at
afty, were not wanting to complete
the richness of the entertainment -
Gold spoons and forks also added by
their glitter to the board so festively
spread, his bill for three days was over
five hundred dollars Confederate mouey,
but he found himself unable to give the
slightest return for such distinguished hos
pitality. Colonel Jacque had two inter
views with Jotf Davis in his Office in the
Custom house. de fully explained his
views to Davis, and endeavored to press
them upon his consideration. No official
report, however, having been, as yet, given
OF these interviews, it is unknown what
success attended them. We opine how
ever, that Mr.. Davis Can not, ut present,
be argued into the consideration Of any
terms Of peace which do not have as their
cardinal principle, the recognition Of the
Confederacy of which he is President.
JEFF Davis, notwithstanding all previous
reports to the contrary, looks hale and
hearty His health was never better than
at present, and the indications are that he
will live out three score years and ten. He
still remains blind in one eye, but sees
very distinctly out of the othor, which is
quite evident from the manner in which
he has managed rebellion. lie who waits
for the rebellion TO cave through the de-
mise of the rebel President had best cease
such hopes and join the Union army as
speedier method by which to terminate the
war.
During Colonel Jaques' stay In Rich
mond he visited the prisoners at Libby
and on ellie Isle. He was very agreea-
bly, disappointed to find our men comfort
ably situated, aud as well cared
for as was possible under the cir
Desperate cases of our
wounded are retained in the hospitals of
Richmond. Our brave boys were bearing
up cheerfully nnder their suferings, and
were receiving all needful attention, and
everything possible was being done for
their recovery, by Surgeons and attend
ants. This will be cheering news for many
anxious friends throughout the North. As
might be supposed, Richmond only sug-
gests thoughts of war. Its streets are al
most deserted. Women, cripples and SOL
diers alone give lifeto the thoroughfares Of
the rebel Capital. Many stores are, how
ever, kept open, and there is some busi-
uess, but nothing in comparison to the ae
tivity before the war. Every thing looks
warlike, and everybody intent only upon
the great struggle now in progress. Colonel
Jaques, during his visit, had several inter-
views with Judah P. Benjamin Secretary of
State, Mr.. ould, Commissioner of Exchange
and with other rebel dignitaries and author
ties. From them all he received the kind
est attention. As he took his leave of Da-
Wis last Monday, Davis took Colonel ia
quays' hand in both his, pressed them
warmly and cordially, and said that leav-
ing out of view the present struggle that
he had the highest respect for the Coloneps
character an honor. On Monday night
Colonel Jaquays and his companions re-
turned to Grants headquarters, and con-
tinued their journey to this city. 1t sun
derstood that Colonel Jaquays will soon
publish an official arcount of this visit, and
the object connected with 1t, and whatev-
er may be thought of the Coloners propoe-
ed means of reconciliation, there can be no
doubt either of his honesty or loyalty.