The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-07-29

posed nearly year ago that he should be
allowed to visit Richmond and present his
views upon reconciia ion TO the Confeder-
ate authorities. Permission was granted
him, and he proceeded on his mission as
far as Petersburg, when he returned with
out material success
AS he did not visit Richmond, last week,
with the permission of the President. Col.
Jacques left his command in the West and
again eSsayed his m ssiOn to Iebeldom -
He rec ived from Mr.. Lincoln letter Of
personal recommendation to Gen Grant
to pass him through the 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 warrant
whatever for official negotiation.
1t was simply private mission of the
Colonel, which the President saw no rea.
son to interfere with. Accompar led by
Col. E Kirk, Ool. Jacques proceeded to
Gen Grants headquarters, and having
been permitted to pass our lines, they star.
ted to Richmond. They found no difficult
ty in entering the Confederate lines, and
in fact courtesy was kindly extended to
them as they jour- eyed toward the capitol,
which they reached on saturday last.
As soon as Ool. j. arrived at Richmond,
he requested that he might be placed I'M
der guard, which was done, although en-.
tire freedom was Immediately extended
to him. He was assigned an elegant
apartment at the Spottswood House, the
best hotel in Richmond, and during
his stay Of the three days he Jared in the
most sumptuOus manner, his table groan-
ed with the choicest of the market,
and the most savory viands were laid out
in profnsion before him. All kinds of
meats and vegetables were served in most
recherche style, and brandy $50 per bot
tie, and wines at SO, were not wanting to
complete the richness of the entertain
ment. Gold spoons and forks also added
their glitter to living so sumptnously
| tha' his bill for three days was over $500
/ in Confederate money. He found himself
unable to give the slight.
Col. j. had two interviews with j. Da-
Wis in his ice in the Custom House. He
fully explained his views to the President,
and endeavored to press them upon bis
consideration.
No official report, however, having been
as yet given of these interviews, it is I'M
known what success attended them. We
opine, however, that Mr.. Davis cannot at
present be argued into consideration of
any terms of peace which do not have as
their cardinal principle recognition of
the Oonfederacy.
jeff. Davis, notwithstanding all report
RI fho oHo hall hoo
health, Gays Mr.. J. was never better than
at present, and that he will live to three
score and ten. He still remains weak in
one eye, but sees very distinctly out of the
other, which is quite evident from The man
ner in which he has managed the rebellion.
| He who waits for the rebellion to cave on
the death of the rebel Pr sident; had best
case such hope and join the Union army,
| As speedier method with which to terlni-
nate the war.
During Col. J. 3 stay in Richmond, he
visited the prisons of Libby an Belle Isle.
He was very agreeably disappointed to
find our men comfortably situated, and as
well cared for as was possible under the
circumstances. All the desperate cases of
| our wounded are retained in the hospital
a. Richmond. Our brave boys were bear
ing up cheerfully under their sufferings,
and were receiving all needful attention,
and everything possible was being done for
their recovery by surgeons and attendants
This will be cheering news for many anx-
"us mothers and wives throughout the
| No tn. AS might be supposed Richmond
only suggests thoughts of war. Its streets
are almost deserted, women, crippies, and
soldiers alone give life to the thorough
fares of the rebel capitol. Many stores.
are. howeve, kept open and there is some
business, but nothing in comparison to the
activity b.f,re the war. Everything looks
warlike, and everybody is intent only upon
the great struggle now in progress.
Col. Jacques, during his visit, had sever
al int views with Judah P. Benjamin,
Secretary of State, Mr.. Ould, O1mmis-
sionec of Exchange, and with other rebel
disntaries and authorities From them
all he received the kindest attention. As
he took his leave of President Davis last
Monday mo. ming, Davis took Colonel
Jaqnes' hand in both of his, pressed them
warmly and cordially, and said that, leav-
ing out our present struggle, he had the
! highest respect tor the ColOnel's charac-
ter and aims.
On Monday night he and his compan-
ion returned to Gen. Grants headquarters
and continued their journey to this city.
1t is understood that the Colonel will soon
publish an official account of this visit,
J and objects connected with it, and what
ever may be thought of the Colonel's pro-
posed means of reconciliation, there can
he no doubt both Of his honesty and I'M
waveriug lOyalt6.
JOSH BILLINGS on REVENUE The re-
nowned "Josh," whose opinions on finar-
cial as well as en- political matters, are