The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-11-08


TO doubt what should then 20 our deel-
sion.' Whether our view eissbraces what Would. IN
extreme q case, he the Df misery enfaiied by
the dominion OF the enemy. be restricted solely
to the effect upon the welfare and happiness OF The
negro population Themselves, the result would be
the same. The appalling Generalization, snneilng,
disease and death which have been caused by par
TALLY substituting The invaders system Cr To-
lice for the kind relation previously subsistilig
between the master and slave, have been sutl-
Gent dem"nstratlors that external interference
with our Institution OF domestic slavery Is produc-
tive of evil only. II the subject involved other
consideration than the mere right OF property, the
sacrifices heretofore made by people have been
such as to permit no doubt OF their readiness to sur
render every possession oIder 20 secure their IN
dependence. But the social and political question,
which is exclusively under the control Of the seve-
raj states; has lar wider and more enduring I'M
poftame lhan that OF pecunlary interest. In us
manifold phases, it embraces the stability of
publican institutions, resting the actual political
equaIity oi al ITS citizens, and includes the fulfill
inent OF the task which has been 40 happily begun
that OF ehrIStiaui4ihg aud improving the con-
dltlon OF the Africans who have, hy the will Q!
providence, been placed in Our charge. Comps r.
ing the results of own experipnca with
those Of the experiments of others who have
borne similar relation 70 the Afticlu race
the people OF the several States of the Cenfedcracy
nave abundant reason to be satisfied with the. past
anu TO use the greatest crcumSpection in deterin-
ing their course. These considerations however
are rather applicable TO the improbable contingency
OF our need Of csorliHg 10 THIS element of f.-
anee than TO our present condition. Ii the recon-.
mendaton, above made, for the training OF forty
thousand negroes for the service Indicated sha
meet Your approval, it il certain that ihis
UNITED number, by their preparatory training in III
telnediate duties, would form q more valuable re.
serve forces IN of gency than three theil
number suddenly called from field labor; while
fresh levy could, TO certain extent, supply theii
places in the special service for which they
employed.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
The regular annual reports of the Attorney -Gc-
neral the Secretary OF the Navy, and the postms
ter-deneral, are appended. and give ample inforrra-
ton relative TO the condition OF the respective de-
partmens. They contain suggestions for Legislative
provisions required TO remedy such defects in the
existing laws US have been disclosed by experience,
but none of so general or important a character a9
TO require that should do more thsn recommend
them 20 your favorable consideration.
NEGOTIATIoNs FOR PEACE.
The disposition of This Government for a peaceful
solution OF the issues which the enemy las referred
to the arbtramcnt OF arms has been too often mani
Tested, and Is TOO well known, 10 need new aSE-
RANGES. But while it is tlUe that individuals aud
parties II the United States have indicated desire
to substitute reason for force ard BY negotiation 10
stop the further sacrifice Of human life and TO srl
the caIaIlties winch now alict both countries the
authorities who control the Government Of our enA-
niles have too often and too clearly expressed their
resolution 10 make 10 peace except terms Q! our
unconditional submission and degradation, to leave
n- any hope Of the cessation OF hostilitias until the
delu7on Of their ability 10 conquer Us is di-pcilel
q.
many are aetuated by principle and b. diSaplsoyal
and athOrrencc of e.nsqutous warfare that their
Government Is wagns. while others ar, moved by
thd CONVECTION that 1t l. no longer IL the interest
the United states 10 continue struEg.s ia which.
success " unsttalnable WhoIn.veS this fast
growing conviction shall have taken firm root in
The minds OF Il majority of the Northern people,
there VIII be produced that Willingness 10 ne.
gouat0 ior peace which is now confined 10
our s1ic. Poare is manfestlv impossible unless de-
sifet by both parties 10 this war; and the disposition
lor u hmonS our enemies viii be best and most
fanny eVoEed by the demonstration part OF
abllltv and uRshalien discrimination to defend our
nights and 10 hold earthly prize too dear for
their purchase. Whenever there shall bs on the
part Of our enemies desire for peace, there will
BE- no difficulty in hniing means by which neso;ia-
ton can be opened; but IL obvious that agency
can f called into action until this desire shall be
mutual. When that contingency shall happen, the
Government, 10 which IL coatdet the treaty Insk-
ing power, can be 1T no loss FOR means adapted 10
accomplish so desifahle an end.
In the hope that the day will soon be reached
when, under Divine favor, these States may De al
loved TO enter their former peaceful pursuits
and To develop the abundant natural RESOURCES with
Which they are blessed let then resOlutely CON
tlnue to devote our united and unirnpairel 10,
10 Tie defence or Ont homes, our hvas and our Gsr
t--. This IL the true path 10 peace. Let US trsac
II With cantten2o in the assured result,
JKFFkRsOs DAVIS.
On motion OF NJ Orr, OF South Carolina, tn
Presidenrs messat was iald ca the table and OF
deled TO printed
The accompanying documents ware referred to til
appropriate committees.
The President pro TEN presented communication
fom Governor Smith, OF Virginia, enclosing I'll
Proceedings OF the Governors OF fsevera Of the State
CT the ContedeIacy, which laid on the table AM
ordered 10 be printed
On motion Of Mr. Orr, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Tho House Of Representatives, was called 10 orIel
2y the speaker at IL O'clock. Prayer by the Rev
Dr. Duncan.
Sixty members answered 10 their names
A bill was introduced by mir Blanford, of Geor
gia, conscribing ali white persons who by the law
OF nations, are liable 10 military duty III deIence
| their own domicl, and repeating all laws authori.
ing exemption. or details. Referred
Mr.; Murray, or Tennessee, Offered joint reson
ton declaring thst the Confederate States woulC
never countenance monarchy in Mexico.
MessTs. Chambers, of Mississippi, and Swan, o
Tennessee introduced resolutions adverse 70 the DO
hey Of placing negroes in the army; which wer,
made the special order for Thursday next
The Presidents message was road, aud the Hous.
adjourned.