Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-08
DOlHeS OF THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS-.
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NKw YoRK, February The Herald has an
editorial TO which it gives prominence. saving
the facts stated 10 thia article are derived from
such as to enti,le them to the implicit belief that
they are correct bevond the possibility OF mis-
take.
After referring 10 the motives which induced
Mr. Blair's visit to Richmond. it continues:
Before Mr.. Blair left for home Jef Davis sd-
dressed to him letter, expressing strong de-
sire for peace and referring to waive all fOrmaii-
ties in getting into difficulties the basis Of the
two governments
The letter was adroitly couched in such terms
TO 4 hasty, csrelss reader might conceal the
cloven foot. which on close inspection il plainly
visible at the bottom of il. seemed 70 be a Gun
ming effort TO place the oGlum OF continuing an
unnecessary war on Mr.. Lincoln.
Mr Lincoln. the president. speedily sent Blair
back with the assurance that ne also was desi-
rous of peace. IL substance, that without stick
ling for techicaltI.s be would listen to What any
messenger might have TO say. If sent by JEFF Da-
Wis any other prominent rebel. provided the
necessity Of preserving our own as the govern
ment oi the whole United States we're FIRST con
ceded. and thus far in their dpo game Mr..
Lincoln had decidedly got the better of Davis,
but it would no, do tor the shaken confederacy
10 leave the matter thus; they entered Grants
Dir. Lncolns Instructions TO Mr. Blair but when
the president snd Mr.. Lincoln met them it turned
out that all they wanted was sn armistice, the
consideration of tho maintenance of the union
TO be put of TO a more convenient season, when
their stomach could be full OF the fat 70 be de-
rived from our land and their military stores re
plenshed.
Mr. Lincoln then informed them that the pres
ervGtioD OF the union must be condition prece
f.~f 70 cfto hat ha
would never consent to but one cessation of hos
tilities-that would be final. -Four hours of good
natured talk eRsued, but il all resulted in moth
ing than We have already stated The
truth is that the rebels are very hardly pressed By
our armies They see that by the sword they
must perish. aud so they have sought to save
themselves By negotiation and diplomacy; but
Mr.. Lincoln has shown himself more than
match for them They have found him courte
Gus, but firm and infexible. He has satisfied the
clamorous for peace at the north, who have per
tinaciously insisted that soft-words would melt
the hearts of the obdurste rebels. that talk is of
no use.
All that remains u 10 fight il OUT, and the
quicker the better.
The Tribune says that the rebels required of
the president immediate and unqualified cessa-
ton of hostilties. leaving in abeysncc all ques-
tions concerning the integrity of the Union and
people of the several states, which the president
cOurteously, promptly but decidedly apprised
them that he was neither authorized nor dis
posed 10 concede aDd thus the conference term-
mated
The World argues that the conference was not
failure. bv showing that the rebel commission
were uot authorized TO propose sny terms,
but rather merely 10 baye al interview for infor-
nation, so az to enable the Richmond govern
4 Ia hae1.a faro 50,
pedieut.
The lstes. Richmond papers are filed with
belgerent editorials denouncing union and
claiming that the army is FOR fighting il out.
They had not set heard of the result Of the peace
conference. They are rejoicing greatly over
General Lees promotion
The Sentinel says no more treasury notes are
20 be issued
The whig demands that Bragg be entirely
setaasde as utterly worthless.
The Worlds Washington special, says i, is
reported in that city that the rebels have adopt
cd new war policy Richmond is to be evacu-
ated ard the whole Atlantic coast s TO be sban-
doned, and stand made inland
proposal is made in the rebel Congress TO
buy and arm one hundred thousand slaves and
give one to each white soldier in the service
A correspondent of The Philadelphia Press
states that late Sunday night the ID, 9th ard 9Th
corps were placed under marching orders, and
the 5th corps vas held in readiness for service.
Six days rations were distributed 10 the three
corps. aud it was generally conceded the army
was to make grand move, but at last accounts,
although the orders had not been received, there
was every reason 20 believe 10 movement would
be made
Commissioner Lewis has written to an asses
or thai il is entirely admissible for persons TO
make copies Of the income list when exposed 10
public view What use are made OF the copies
of these lists the commissioner says il neither
the assessors business nor bis