The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-08-03
Peace Propositions.

1 From the New YOrk Times Ju'y alta
The following importand despatch from
Niagrs Fslls to the Rochester Democrat,
vas telegraphed to private party in this
city, lsst evening. We do not youch for
its accuracy.
NJAesA FAL1s, Wednesday, July 20.
Two weeks ago, George n Sanders, c.
I G. Clay, of Alabama, Jacob Thompson,
of Mississippi, and J. P. Holcomb, OF Vir-
GINA, arrived st the Clifton House, Jus,
across the river from this place. Their
arrival was duly announced in the public
press. and the object of their mission was
understood to be to consult with the Dem
ocratic leaders of the North in reference
10 the Chicago Convention.
Results proved, however, that they had
! sdouble purpose 10 view, which was first
developed to Horace Greely by George n.
/ Sanders, who wrote to Mr.. Greedy, stat
ing that Messrs. Clay, Thompson aud
Helcomb were duly recognized Gommis-
sloners of the Confederate Government,
and desire to know what terms could be
made for termis sting the war between the
two sections. He added, however, that
these Commissioners were not specially
authorized TO negotiate for cessation OF
hostilities or restoration of the union,
but that they would like to have an intor-
mai conference with such persons a. the
United States Government might indicate
to meet them. These facts having been
presented TO Mr. Lincoln, be requested
: Mr. Greely to actin the matter as he
thought ADVISABLE under the peculiar cir
eumstances, and stated that ne (Mr. i J
should az any time he pleased to receive
propositions from those who had been in
arms against she Government for a return
TO their allegiance aud duty as citizens Of
the Union. IL also stated that he should
be pleased TO see the Union restored upon
any .eFrrs consistent with the present and
future safety, welfare and honor Of the
Government. Mir Greeley having eettled
all prelimiuaries with Mr.. Lincoln, pro-
ceeded to this place, reached here last
Monday morning and took mp quarters at
the International Hotel. A correspond
enee was at once opened with the Commis-
sioners, and as the final result, they made
the following proposition, and gave 1t as
heir opinion that the Richmond Govern
ment would approve aud ratify the same
The restoration OF the Union In stat,t quo
upon this basis
FIRST, An negroes which have been ac-
tuslly freed by the war, 10 Dc secured IN
such freedom.
Second, All negroes at present held as
slaves 10 remain so.
Thru, The war debt OF both parties to
be paid by the United States
Fourth, The old doctrine Of State rights
to be recognized in recoustructisg the
Union
bis proposition was laid before Mr..
Lincoln by Mr. Greeley. The Presidents
at once telegrsphed to Mr.. Greeley the
terms upon which be would propose set
tlement and reconstruction, to wit:
The fall and complete restor alton of the
Union in all its territorial integrity; the
abandonment of slavery by the seeded
! States, under conditions which should !,
while respecting the property rights Of all
loyal men, afford ample security against
another war in the interest of slavery.
After considerable correspondence be-
tween the parties, Il was concluded to re
fer the whole matter back to the two Gov
ernments tor reconsideration. al nego
tiotions having been terminated Mr., Gree
ley, in company with Mr.. Hay, private
I Secretary OF Mr. Lincoln, called upon the
| Commissioners at the Clifton House, on
the Canada side where protracted and
pleasant interview was held, and various
I questions under consideration we're dis
eussed at length. Mr.. Greeley left the
1 Falls for New York on this afternoon S
train 1t is understood that the Commis-
sioners with Sanders aud Jewett, who are
both, are to remain and carry on negotis
ations with the Democrats. 4 letter is tc
/ be prepared for the Chicago Convention
in which the Commissioners viii hold ou'