Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-06
E,om u.s..raqsls Ersntrq -Eai.ion.
THE NEWS.
MR.. sNGLEToNs OPINIONS.

Mr.. SINCL ETON'S OPINIONS
Aprivate letter 10 the Augusta Ss,tirel CaroRi-
Ga, dsted Richmond, Jan. 23d, says:
..Mr. Singleton, from Illinois, a devoted Douglas
penocrst and known as 'COPperhead,' is here 10
urge upon the authorities speedy settlement OF the
difficulties between the two sections before the tx
piratiou OF the session Of the present Federal Con-
.eress He saws the present Congress is disposed TO
make favorable terms Of settlement and that Lin
coin is not adverse to il but that the new Congress
IS radical and strongly anti-slavery; and thai
Nr. Lincoln viii not be able TO carry on
the Government without yielding TO the demands
Of the fansticaI majority Mr.. Singleton, there
fore, urges earnestly that something he done
soon before the expiration Of the term Of the pre-
sent Federal Congress, that may secure peace, and
preserve the constitutional rights OF the slave States
He believes that it Is practicable N0,-to make peace
and preserve each State il domestic institutions
and thaS the immediate recommendation OF the
States CT the South speaking through their respec-
tive Legislatures or Conventions would greatly pro-
mote this paramount object.
II is well known 70 al that Andrew johnson Vice
Prssidru. elect, is in alliance with the ultra anti
slavery Republicans, and That Lis influence, when
once in opposition, with his known adrQitness, viii
be welded 10 the injury OF the Southern States.
From Ike high character Of Mr.. Singleton for his
CCpse1ys,i and Els anxiety for the restoration OF
U.ice 10 q bleeding aud distracted country, too
much Importance cannot be attached 10 his labors
end opinions.
rSE Result OF BLAIR'S MISSION.
The Baltimore 1rss.clG. OF the SOth Of January
in IFS news smuuary, states that the result OF MI
B,sirs pesce visit 10 Richmond IS this: That Jetier
81. p,y,sis willing 10 waive fJrmaliJieS and send
20 Washington, receive rom 'here' eohn''S'i'R-
ers treat OF peace upon the basis OF separation
The President Of the United 9iaieS' Gu Tue ''hef
hand, Is willing 10 give hearing 70 any person o'
Eaneuce who may come from 'he states ~ re'''-
Zion with or wIthout Davis authority 10 treat %
peace upon the basis OF submission 10 the Imoh.-
or The above Tact, there Is no doubt
FROM IhF 'Jt ihSnE
The Petersburg EsOr,S. Of yesterday SAYS thai
there was tie usual caHnonading on the LETT GU
Thursday, ANA the ordinary picket firing all along
the hues but with this exception all was quiet At
the font.
The roads in this section have become good again.
under the Improving influence Of the sun and winds,
bu, no movement is appreheudsd on the part OF the
enemy. The campaign is no, destined 70 open here
until the advent OF Spring, though the signs ind'
cate that there will be no cessation Of hoslitieS in
te south
Grant NAV be receiving moderate reinfJrcements
Fs certainly seepiug his army in the highest state
II. si,..rruc'
are glad 10 see says the Esprsss, revival Of
Gle old ,piri, ina the army. Regiments and brigades
NE Yelling 20 it, influence and rolling their voice
IN iaxsr OF a rigid and unconproziSng prosecution
o. the war; should al e5oE,s 70 secure an honorable
peace fail.
sol piers CHILDREN
The Tr5visiCn1l Committee Of the Baptist Gene.
r.. Association recently held meeting in this city
Reports from subcommittee were made by Rev
a. L. Dickinson. showing very general interest
throughout the state IN behalf OF the edueation oil
soldiers children schools nave oeen originated ~
various points and many e'''areh are no" Icing
ealcs'el .! '1is enterprise
ID was oeierua'' 20 e&'e'l 'ns p'''oI"eO u '"1
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grant such details when the application is enclosed
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