Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-04
The mission of Elair-The Pos W 60
make Peace-MOtsves and Influen-
ces on both Ssdes-Peace Possible,
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make reacc-Mottves and InfIuen-
III not Probable.
a Washington correspondent writes as follows:
THE TO MAKE PEACE.
What we desire TO know now, is all that has
transpired in Mr.. Blair's communication with
Messrs. Davis and Lincoln. The mere terms
proposed by either are not specially important,
since it is in the power of these two men, or rath-
er. il is in the hands Of Mr.. Lincoln alone to
make peace or not-Mr. Davis is represented 10
be willing and snious for an immediate cessation
of hostilities; the federal government is carrying
on the war ostensibly to counsel submission TO
the union, at all events to conquer a peace. The
south does not yet feel that in securing peace.
either by separation or submission, il has every
thing 10 gain and not much to lose even if a
reconciliation and reunion with the north should
be effected by an abandonment of the c~onfsca-
lion act, no more talk about abolition, the secu-
rity of state rights, the union as it was, the con
s~titu,ion as il is. On the other hand, there can
be no doubt whatever. that the object
of Mr.. Lincoln's administration is to close the
war and effect 4 peace he is, or should be, sui
fciently secure in his position to consider " his
own way" OF closing the war, without relying
upon the opinions of the radicals, who affect TO
underrate the Importance OF Mr.. Blair's mission,
II WttuOuA NOuuuASk hAincCA iiupO>cUtiC
terms that can never result in the object pro
posed.
Ii is probable. as | have intimated, that when
al that has transpired between the powers al
Richmond and 10 Washington is made public
the propositions for peace will not seem unrea-
sonable either TO the north or to the south. The
whole story is kept back at present, perhaps &c
gradually prepare the public mind for a great
event, perhaps TO feel the public pulse. aud pos
sibly that the too sudden news may not be fol
low ed by disastrous effects 10 'our friends who
deal in gold and stocks The history of the pas
four years has taught Us 10 be surprised at moth
ing. The north claims to have been taken BY
surprise by the war itself, and it will not be al
all strange II peace, when it comes, should come
suddenly and be received with general surprise
rEAeE MOTIVES AND IMPULSES.
That Mt. Davis desire for peace is not based
upon bis belief in his Inability TO carry on The
war another year. is evident from his prepare
lions for the coming campaign. The south is a,
ready and willing 10 commence the spring cam
paign of 1865 a. il was last wear. The pro
gramme on the federal side last year was the
capture of Richmond, aud on the rebel side the
preveniure of that capture. The rebel side va.
then successful, and the rebels see no reason wh,
they shoalG not be equally successful smother
wear. II is not for fear, then. that they propos.
pease. The rebel and federal governments de
sire peace. not because il brings independence Of
submission, the rupture or reconstruction OF 10,
union. but because IL stops the war, which Is rap
idly exhsusting the men. the means and resources
Of beth sides. and which. prolonged indefinitely
would leave nothing 10 make a peace of msteria
consequence TO either eide.
! { The influences operating on the mind OF Mr.