The Portland daily press., 1864-09-21
From the N. Y. Erening Posf.
What "Nagotiationn Means.

General McClelian's supporters insist on
immediate efforts ior Cessation OF hostiit-
les, with view 10 negotiate Ior peace" They
demand that the war shall stop; some of them
assert that the nation is ruined and cannot
make war any longer. The rebels would be
highly pleased TO hear that this report is gen
orally believed in the free states, and no doubt
II encourages them to read such things in
northern Journals. The Chicago resolutions
distinctly Affirm that the country is weakened,
distressed, humbled, imperiiled, and make
thai the ground OF their demand ior cessa-
tion OF hostilities-does any one believe such
assertions will gain Us better terms from the
enemy.
But what II the rebels refuse to negotiate?
or refuse TO agree to the terms which are Of
Tered 10 them. Then the war must go on,
say some OF the opposition speakers aud writ
ers. That Is TO say, ii General Mcclellan
should chance to be elected President, he
would announce cessation of hostiiilies,
Withdraw the armies aud fleets from the South,
make Sherman give up Atlanta, Chattanooga,
Nashville and Louisville, and take post on the
northern bank Of the Ohio; recall Rosecrans
from Missouri, CARLY from New Orleans, Far
ragut from Mobile, the monitors from Char
lesion harbor, and Grant from Virginia; on
these terms only, the rebel leaders nave al.
ready announced, will they agree to a cessa-
uoh oi nos.ililies. inose terms tne onieago
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heavy cost of blood by our brave armies and
fleets ia the last three years, negotiations
would then begin. Suppose they iaii? Sup
pose, when commissioners have been debating
for several monihs, JeiI. Davis, having reform
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