The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-29
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Rumors Of Negotiations for
Peace with the Rsbsificus
States Separately.
President Lincoln's Designs in Refer
ence to the Chicago Convention.
As.. &c.. a.

WAsHiSaros, August 20, 1854.
TIKI PEACE NEGOTIATION RUMoRs -Paoposl rIoNs 70
THE sERARATg sTA285-THR PRESIDENT AND THE
CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Although she arrival here OF peace commissioners
from Georgia not regarded in itself Of much mms.
date importance yet the proposition TO treat with the
separate States regard their restoration the Union
Ia looked upon with great In Casiuet circles II
known that both Georgia and Worth Carolina went out of
tho Union reluctantly and there aseuranoes that they
will return with sscriay fair opportunity should b.
afforded them. II 10 said here tfss General MsCelin
should be nominated a Chicago, Mr. Lincoln wii with
delay open negotiations with the separate seoedsG
STAKES. and submit 10 proposition for their return
the Union by their Stale Legislatures is sgree1
that this will develop peace party at the South and
enable the present to- terminate the war
honorabiy before the Presidential oecson One thing -
certain Mr. Lincoln intend that tae Chicago
nominee shall get ahead OF him on this peace project
Politicians here Of oil pEcties conce6e the denominations,
OF Mcclellan at Chicago q foregone conclu-
sion. 10 is supposed tina. will be sone by accama-
tion. II is doubted II any platform will be
adopted II any should DO it Is expected ~
be comprised in the following proposilions:-Frst--
Opposition to the civil and military policy of Lncolns
mnistratiop Secoad-A repeal q all ulcoDstiiutona
acts Of Lincoln and his partisan Congress; Thfrd-A
readiness at all times negoase with view TO the
toraton Of the old Union the old constitution and tn
ancient har and fraternity OF the States Fourhs
A fair ballot at all hazards.
Whatever may be stated TO the contrary, it has
lesked out that a committee of the Re publican
National Committee, lately IN session here, ID
urging upon the President the policy of entering
into peace negotiations without delay, with to
oulapk tho Chicago Convention. The feeling hore 10
universal that about to be inaugurated between
Chicago Baltimore candidates who shall rss
bring about termination OF hostiities and an honorable
peace
ENCOURAGING CONDITION OF AFFAIRS AT MOBILE
AND ATLANTA.
Private and official advces received hero from Mobile
very encouraging The situation there is excellent.
and additional OF importance 10 daily expected.
few days viii develop some very important movements
in progress which expected TO materially i'm.
prove the position Of affairs Georgia. and aid tho
speedy reduction Of Atlanta.
THE SECOND NBw YORK CAVALRY.
The Second New York (aarris light cavalry goes OF
OF service tomorrow. after most brilliant mpaign oS
years. in which its achievements have beon
passed by other command This regiment organ
lied by Colonel Davies under the auspices OF Senator
Harris has, since first taking the field Invariably
the highest encominms for gaan,ry and efficiency. MosA
OF the have re-enlisted, and. having been com.
manded by Fitzpatrick, Dunie and Davies valuable
acquisition regiments which they have been
m stered. A number OF its officers and
imprisoned by the rebels.
BARON Won NICKALowSKI.
Baron Won Nckalo ~ski, commanding Battery nine,
First United States artillery has four monhs'
leave OF absence and starts for Europe Tomorrow to
attend to the settlement OF the affairs Of bis estate
Gently left him by the death Of his father Capitals
Nickaowsk has great distinction during
war; and expects to return to his command in December.