The New York herald., 1864-07-25

tAsa H. the people North and South holding ndshs.
sdnsss 70 suffer NOT future generations
In connection With which points, they expressed them
solves ready for
NnA-Any settlement honorable alike 20 an SEQ
sscns, rather than be Obliged TO accept the s'A cf
European eovsrnmests 10 secure their Independence,
believing 70 do would not only subject them 10 cor
tain sxtsnt 70 foreign dosaon, but destroy entirely the
government OF our forefathers.
SiztA-Through force they would do noshing-threugh
concniatou much.
SeveNtA-That while they would not negotiate for peace
conditional upon returning to the Uaiou freeing the
slaves there might be circumstances under negotiation
leading them to submit 70 ono or both.
EgAA-Their desire was 70 cease the war, not Do
cause weak they could continue from generation TO
generation but with view peace for national pros
perity returning harmony and good feeling.
NsntA-That In order TO attain so desirable an end
they realize folly making conditions 70 proposed
negotiation.
Received the following letter tnot conndentiaD;-
OFFICE TRIBUNE new YoRK, July 10, 1864
til the Maryland furry is over. You viii quietly ascer
tain for nearly be what terms our friends
safe conduct for two Of them to washington Let
hear that you have their credentials and their pur
port. Yours HORACE GREELEY.
had an interview with Mr. Greeley on ednesday tho
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to negotiate and their desire TO visit Washington with
Hon. Geo. N. Sanders. l returned Immediately to tho
Falls, and addressed President Lincoln the following
letters--
CATARACT HOUSE,, NIAGARA, July Is. 1854.
President TMcoLs:-
Canada side to bring about private negotiation for
peace have communicated with Mr. Greeley on the
subject. who, interview In New York yesterday,
requested wait here the action OF your Excelency
aud that in few days negotiations would be initiated
for three furnished 70 me- Under the fu powers for
an armistice and unconditional negotiation terms OF
q two Of the southern Ambassadors have no hesitation
IN expressing the opinion that cannot refuse respond
Ing to this magnanmous advance of the Southern con-
federscy without meeting with the condemnation OF the
WIN. CORNELL JEwETr.
further addressed the Emperor OF France thus
NIAGARA FALLS, July Is, 1854.
In accordance with my promise to advise you Of the
mmedise private neSo,iaoD selected py represen.a
tives Of the South now In Canada-two Of whom hold
powers FOR negotiating terms ot peace with
Greeley. Mr. G. or other parties will meet me here
within week, with full powers direct fom the
three representatives of tho South 10 proceed TO Wash
ing,on This will tend to suspend hostlIties, whie
gotiaion may be prolonged I shall advocate tho jude
ment OF your proposed International Congress- I
fully concur in the suggestion made to me
by Mr.. Greeley that your Majesty influence the
President the Swiss republic or . delegation from
Switzerland to at visit America 70 peace
tain republican liberty. Your Majesty win in your
alted wisdom and statesmanshp Of character
the importance such mission tho dst OF anegotia
tion 70 take place and its beneficial effect Yours
truly, WIN. CORNELL JEWETT.
then addressed Mr.. Greeley thus
CATARACT HoUsB, NIAGARA. July is, 1864.
Hon HosAcs GRxnEY.I canno. herewith duplicate my
letters to the Emperor Napoleon and President Lincoln
WIN CORNELL JEwETr.
The following kilograms wera then sent by to Mr.
Greeley and yourself
Hon. HORACE GRxg1EY-
Sanders has telegraphed Bennett, he Is here for
All valuable to either section Matters satisfactory here
Hurry up your part. W. c. JEWETr
NIAGARA, July Is, 1854.
You have done the South great injustice your attack
upon Sanders. Great things to be and will be
In now making here al =. an
again addressed Mr.. Greeley the same day, in part
thus
have tehgraphed to You and Bennett A letter win
reach from Sanders designed authority for
myself TO present to the President win follow up this
before an international Congress Mr. Sander. approves
OF my letter to the Emperor OF France and deems
suggestion about Switzerland excellent.
Ireceived the foliowing-not conHdential-letter,-
OFFICE or TIE TRIBUNE, New YoRK, July is, 1894
heard further from washington You shall either ses or
Yours, HORACE GREELEY.
The following Is my reply
Mr. GRKun-MY DEAR eaR-Yours st hand wait
your arrival All Will be ready for you Have been ap
nation of supposed action IN Canada. Answered public
interest demanded my silence. &c. W. c. JEwETE
Mr.. Greeley arrived at Niagara the nth. He imme-
'datey handed to me the note published offering
duct to Washington TO commissioner which handed
with my letter thus
bon. GEORGE N SANDERS
DEAR SIR-As result Of my negotiation for nitiatory
a letter from Hon Horace Greeley containing suiborty
70 escort you-Mesers Clay and Thompsonto Washing.
sen under the prSeeon Of the President Of the United
International Hotel Niagara Falls TO state that be and
yse w mssr you and The honorable gentlemen
WIN. CORNELL JEwErr.
To which received the following answsr:-
cLuIos Housz, Juiy II, 1864
have the honor 70 acknowledge the receipt OF your
Greeley to the Confederate Commissionors-Iion. C. c.
Clay, Hon. Jacob Thompson aud Hon. James b. Hol-
0omoo. Your obediens servant ovo - s.vnrns
P. s.-wfn answer early In the morning.
The following Ia the answer
CrTroS Houm, July is. 1894
dean sn-I herewith enclose you the reply o. Nessrs
Clay and Hoieombs to Mr. ereslsys mote q yesterday
vcIy ro8pSosiuiy, 0EO. ~. sANDEhs.
The reply referred 70 has been published and contained
the acceptance OF the conduct conditional to be allowed
70 change their general powers 70 special one 70 meet
this case
Mr.. Greeley Immediately tslsgraphed for this
change. The reply was that fresh Instructions
would be sent. The published oorrespondeses
shows the ensire change made from an agreed upon
unconditional conference 70 . conditional ous-making
not snly impossible for the Southern geaususa 70
acosps, but, from the high miodsd and intsg.
rity Of purpose character Of Mr.. Greeley, bis
urging the point, for mad conditions been named
he would not have accepted the mission, believing al
disputes were In place only negotiating in council
Deemng the change Of instructions made By the Pre-
sdent ~ mott remarkable and extraordinary. Mr..