The New York herald., 1864-07-25
THE NIAGARA PEACE rrfeoIIArIoNS.
Further Curisv.S Devslspnents By
CeleEade Jewett.

8rs SeweurA Reply 90 the Rebel Com mas-
sieaers- dassOry of the Peace Nsgott.-
sfcns-I<aPortant Peace Platform oftne
Comm mAsAoners.-Letters snd Teiegra mas
Detw oen Greeley and Jewstt-Letters
- Napoleon III. and President LAn-
eoiD-Letners from Hon. George y.
BaDders, Acknowledging Mcssrs. Clay,
TnompsOn and Holcombc Com,mission-
srs-Pr esident Lincoln Changes from
Uscondttienai TO Conditional Negotia-
sAon-s0rseley's Retirement from the
GfssfOn-The Missing Letter Entire-
DearA Nichmond Not Proposed for Pre-
stdeAt by s0utherners-Greeley 1ug-
gesIed Upon q Peace Platform, &c., &c.
0OI.oAApo JkwSTr TO souTHRRN cohArs-
sIoNERs.
FIrTH AVENUE HorEI., Nrw YoRK, July "a, 1894
Hsp. @ G. CLAY, Jr Hon. JAMES P. HoIooMnE st. Catha-
yAnes Canada West
EExrIEnKN-Under the authority given BY the Presi
Int OF the United States Horace Greeley,
s delegated negotiate between you and that gentle
man / now the honor, under said power, 70 close
the correspondence by acknowledging the receipt OF
yczr note-enclosing your letter TO Mr.. Greeey-benG
your response letter from President Lincoln and
enclose Greeey's acknowledgment Of the receipt
q said communication, as follows:-
oFFIcE THE TRIBuSH, New YORK, July "A, 1884.
DEAN sR-i acknowledge the receipt by your hand to-
Gay OF letter from Messrs c. c. Clay and j. b. Hol-
eombe, dated Niagara Falls, c. w. July 81 1854 Yours,
Psi desire TO add that having what thought
proper and useful toward bringing about conference for
peace at Washington, have further agency in the
premises and warn you that any further intercourse
vish public enemies beyond sending this acknowiedg-
Will not be protected by my authorization from the
President. nc.
received and appreciate in the kind spirit intended
the thanks you rendered for my efforts 10
your presence in washington commissioners.
deem it but just TO testify TO the uniform and praise
worthy sentiments expressed by and the leading re
presenatves Of the Southern confederacy in Cauada
connection with desire that peace may be
stored honorable alike TO both sections. Your reply to
the Presidents communication, which he addressed
70 mankind in general, establishes this, while
places the South in most favorable position
before the world Be pleased gentlemen 10 receive the
assurances Of my high consideration for nobeness
- purpose in Efforts 70 peace and to convey to
Hon. George N Sanders, Hon. Beverly Tucker, Hon. J.
thompson and other distinguished gentlemen Of the South
Canada my high regard for them representing
that refinement, that manness and elevation Of charac
tsr characteristic OF the Southerner and which, In
connection with Southern female virtues and intelligence
has tended much in contributing the marked and
aignBed prominence OF the American people. Your obe
dent servant, WIN. CORNELL JEwErT.
THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD.
FIFTH AVENUE HorEI, New YORK, July "a, 1854
Upon the prompt action Of the people and press 10
change the policy OF the ADMINISTRATION in a de-
saT ed determination not TO negotiate with the South
less upon condition that slavery shall cease, and upon
acceptance thereby OF the offer Of the South TO
negotiation unconditional for peace
depends the preservation the downfall Of republican
liberty the American continent
Being instrumental in the Niagara peace negotiation
present for public consideration leading
facts.
Ny attention in June last directed 10 the UNUSUAL
gathering Of distinguished southerners in Canada With
ysw TO peace therefore, with the appreciation Of many,
particularly the Honorable George N Sanders, deter.
mined upon effort 70 a meeting OF the North
a.d South to discuss peace Ny mrs, STOP ith
ont stating object, the following letter ad-
dressed TO sbe Presi ent OF the United States:-
CATARACT HOUSE,, NIAGARA FALLS, June 80, 1864.
Your refusai TO endorse entire the Baltimore PLATFORM
wise unwise your slave proclamation; for IL will
tsnd the All powerful Influence Of the magnapi
occurring the entire avor and co operation OF European
governments to the support of the North in efforts for
Ae the result OF favor TO Macmillan your fatal
Save policy the OF division Of European and
eouth 10 position demonstrating not only the mprac-
(hcaoity Of force policy but the result Of national
higbty provided for individuals but one
path right You must seek II only through platform
che constitution the same time, under the same
ssitution the South jurisdiction and the
20 war prosecuted upon military necessity grounds in
dependent Of the constitution hestatg not 70 usurp the
-, In his inconsistent position, Presiden la
candidate, while guarding Northern rights, sscri-
net southern statesman as Secretary OF
State you would have avoided the war. Had
led and not forced peace; had you subsequently
ed National Conveniion; had you avoided the general
connection had you retained General Mcclellan at the
head Of our forces had you taken the constitution an
Wisdom OF Napoleon 10 mediation, sanctioned by the
aoies and most reliable statesman Of your party, Mr.
Greeley had you, In fine acted with the wisdom which
has dictated late opposition the Monroe doctrine
n the q Mexico, you would not only have secured
peace this, but would have insured election
With returning national prosperity and power.
Al the time Of my independent missions TO Europe
had Interviews with Of ministers, "a also
with prominent representatives Of the southern Cabinet,
among them Mr.. sidsl justified myself in these latter
sessy 10 know the position Of the south 70 govern
n my efforts for peace 90 Justify myself at this time
representatives OF the south Ia Canada, from
whom learn the South uncompromsng and ss
sf their ability without renforcenents them.
calves against General Grant for three years was
regard ndependence, they desircus for peace
spon . partial COMPROMISE Of position. heretofore
independence view TO ultimate reconstruciion,
granting the freedom Of the million slaves
standing iss, ~. North wi take that m,ou and
sasvs,e them 10 position ackuowiedse led 70 be superior
would oheertully free the ress. Ny only comment
q .his is ,hs, desire the Union sustained, but
must 10 candor admit both the policy aud justice OF q
cessation or hoetIties with Wow 10 dcberation and,
should peace be found mpracoable, either through In
ssrnstional home action that then In order TO
nAin position hrst among nations and liberty inau-
surssd by our foretsihers one or more governments
vish view 70 ultimate reconsir rct0h far de-
sirsbie than under continued policy, the entire
Destruction " our nationality, under mopsrchcai die
eaton
hour--Aiss, you have given 10 tie country river
81 blood. Beware; for you you viii find
20 road, and be obi ed 70 wade through it, even 70
eSo shelter IN the now cold, dark dungeon liberty
VIM CORNELL JEwETT
Al this time received a confidential letter from Hon
Horaoe Greeley, IN reply TO addressed by him
give that letter entire, 90 would be