Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-30
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North Georgia
From the Dispatch. Of the 9sth
The only intelligence received from the South
Yesterday was the announcement from General
Aardee, that the enemy were making no de-
monstratlons on Salkehatchie. To 90 to Branch
willie, sherman must cross the Big ana Lltes
Salkehatchie rivers, which now together, and
taligo.
The Cabinet
There has been as yet no one appointed SO
successor to Mr. Seldom; until such time as
one shall be appointed, Mr. Seddon's Resigns
ton will not be received. It Is SAID. and We
believe correctly, that Col. Northrup, Commits
eary General, has resigned.
Minister Blair and His Mission
From the Richmond Enquirer, Jan. 2I
Mr.. Blair left Richmond yesterday morning,
on the steamer Allison. with Commissioner
Ou1d, for the truce tryst at Coatware's
anding. 1t is understood that Mr. Blair's
Mission to Richmond was emphatically one OK
peace
After laying before our authorities, informal
ly, OF course, the wishes Of the Federal Gov
eminent, the Interpretation OF which Is peace,
on sHbjugation as q basis. and finding that these
modest desires were not likely to be complied
with, he came down pointedly to the propoei-
ton CT reunion upon any terms. and desired 10
know upon what terms the South would agree
TO return to the sheltering deols OF the old nag
He suggested the Union as IL was, Niger as ne
is, and the South as II used TO be. He suggest
ed, also, that the North would foot the bill and
pay for all negroes stolen and III property de-
stToyed by the armies and emssaries of FED
eral usurpation.
OF course he made all these suggestions, on
his own responsibility, but whether deemed
authoritative or not he received not the slightest
encouragement TO hope for a reunion, and WAS
made to understand that the South was fight
ing for Independence, and independence only.
He then inquired whether If the independenc 90
Of the South were recognized by the Federal
Government, the South would make common
cause with the North, and drive the French
from Mexico. The response understood to
have been given to this diplomatic feeler was.
make the proposition formally and officially,
and you will get reply. This is the substance
Of Mr.. Blair Political mission.
War News.
Gen. Hardee reported on yesterday thst
everything was q uiet on the Salkehatchie. II
was reported on yesterday that an order had
been issued directing the release from error, or
unusual confinement, OF all prisoners of war a.
the South who may be so punished or confined
and that all prisoners of war be placed on the
same footing. This, IL true, is the first step SO
much talked about respecting the in vestigation
of the horrors of war. Mr.. Seddons restgna-
ton has not yet been accepted, 4 successor not
having yet been chosen.
Judge Campbell, Assistant Secretary OF War.
continues with Mr.. Seldom in the War Office ss
usual, his resignation likewise having not yet
been accepted. Col. Northrup, commssary
general, has rendered his resignation to the
Secretary OF War.
jeff. Davis has issued proclamation for e.
Confederate fast on the 10th OF March, in view
of the season of "public tr ials and diversity
in which the Confederacy is involved.