The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03
Whole No. lO4.
Port Royal, S. c., Saturday, September g. 1864.

the object of the mission was not present
in its natule, but altogether ulterior and
depended on contingencies which may
hereafter arise. Although it IS not otficl-
ally known here, the object OF the mis-
sion is understood among those who
claim to be specially informed, that it
looks to the restoration of peace.
1t is stated that Col. Jaques, with
whom this idea originated, proposed
nearly a year ago, that ne should be al
lowed to visit Richmond and represent
his views upon reconciliation to the Con-
federate authorities. Permission was
granted him, and he proceeded on his mis-
sion as far as Petersburgh, when he re-
turned without material success as he did
not visit Richmond. Last week, with per-
mission of the president, Col Jaques
left his command in the west, and again
essayed his mission to rebeldom. de re-
ceived from Mr.. Lincoln letter OF per-
sonal recommendation to General Grant
to pass him through his lines, and other
wise forward his views. In no other re-
spect did he receive any support from the
President; neither was there given to
him by any OF our authorities any war
rant whatever for official negotiations.
1t was simply private enterprise OF the
Colonel, with which the President saw
no reason to interfere Accompanied by
Edmund Kirk, the Colonel proceeded to
Gen. Grants headquarters, and having
been permitted to pass our lines, they
started for Richmond by the northern
bank OF the James river.
They found no difficulty in entering
the Confederate lines, and in fact courte-
sy was kindly extended to them, as they
iourneyed towards the capital which they
reached on Saturday last. AS soon as
Col. Jaaues arrived at Richmond. he re-
auested that he might be placed under
guard, which was done, although the
entire freedom of the city was lmmedi-
ately extended to him. he was assigned
elegant apartments at Spottswood House,
the best hotel in Richmond, and during
his stay OF three days he Jared most sump-
tuously his table groaned with the
choicest of the market, and the most sa-
vory viands were laid out in profuslon
before him, all kinds of meat and VeSe-
tables were served up in the most recher-
che style, and brandy at six dollars a bot
tie, and wine at fifty, were not wanting 10
complete the richness OF the entertain
ment. Gold spoons and forks also added
by their glitter to the board SO festlVely
spread. His bill for three days was over
i've hundred dollars Confederate money,
but he found 1T impossible to give the
slightest return for such distinguished
hospitality. Col. Jaques had two inter
views with JEFF. Davis III his otflce Ill the
Custom House.
He fully explained his views to DAVIS
and endeavored to press them upon nis
consideration. No official report, how
ever. having been, as yet, given to these
interviews, 1t is unknown what success
attended them. We opme, however
that Mr.. Davis cannot, at present, De ar
gued into the consideration OF any terms
OF peace which do not have as thelr car
dinal principle the recognition OF the
Confederacy. JEFF. Davis, notwlthstanu-
ing all previous reports to the contfary'
looks hale and hearty. bis health was
never better than at present, ana the III
dications are that he will live out three
score and ten. He stil remains blind OF
one eve, but sees very distinctly out OF
the other, which is quite evident from
the manner in which he has managed
the Rebellion. He who waits Tor the re-
bellion to cave through the demise OF
the rebel President had better cease such
hopes, and join the Union army, as u
speedler method by which to terminals