The Opelousas courier., 1865-02-11

Landry, Calcasieu, Lafayette and Vermillion.
Election the Sd day of April 1865.
wWe havebeen loaned an extra of the
Shreveport Gazette of the 3lst January last. from
which we make the following extracts. For this
Kindness our readers are indebted to the atten-
tinn of lady of our Town. Gentlemen rarely
think of the printer in the way of news:
New York, Jan. 19-The Tribune's Washing
ton special says Lincoln has been closeted all
day, denying himself to all corners.
1t is whispered that two Alabama peace dele
cations had audience, and the President was Civ
ing his mind to the endeavors from both sides of
,h. line of war to bring about settlement.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th says. the
fall of Fort Fisher we presume closes the port of
Wilmington. Fort Caswell and other forts still
guard the southern channel of the river.
Fort Fisher is 80 miles below Wilmington.
Some regard the fall of Fort Fisher disaster,
while many are disposed to regard it as blessing
in disguise. The latter, who are it is said, a nu-
Inerons class, contend that as port Wilmington
has from the first done more harm than good
The goods imported have done us little good, and
millions of dollars worth of cotton have thence
found it's way to the enemy.
1T is supposed that possibly our forces which,
according to Gen. Lees report, were making
heavy demonstrations in the rear, may retake the
fort.
1t was reported Yesterday that j. C. Breckin-
ridge had been made Secretary of War of the
Confederate States, and there are reasons for be-
lieving it.
Mr.. Blair arrived in the city las. night.
Also reported that COL Northomp, Command
ing General, has been displaced.
Judge Halliburton, of Confederate Court for
the District Of Virginia. issued writ of habeas
cnrpus on petition of Foote, commanding Capt.
Doggeth, Provost Marshall Of Fredericksburg. to
hiring the body of Foote before the Judge and
show canse why he shonld not be set at liberty.
This matter has been killed by the House of
Representatives. to whom it was referred by the
President. declaring that no good to the country
would be observed by the forced attendance of
Mr. Foote in their session. but under all the cir
cnmstances of the case it is expedient that the
authorities discharge him from custody.
j. w. Singleton, Illinois Yankee Peace Demo-
crat and peace commissioner, is still at the Spotts
wood Hotel. His presence has not produced
any great sen. alton in Richmond.
The Examiner of the 18th says the rumors con-
cernng fhe nature of the paper peace negotiations
old Blair carries back with him are very hume
rors.
We are confidently assured that the mission
has brought the peace question to point that
provides for the appointment of commissioners
foundations
The Whig says it is understood that Blairs
private confidential interview with Mr.. Davis
came in no official capacity. and had no official
intercourse with any member of the Government |
The belief is that this interview will lead to |
3 conference between authorized agents or COM
missioners OF the two governments.
II is understood that Mr.. Davis will permit no
obstacle of the former to stand in the way of |
sending Or receiving commissioners.
Blair was handsomely entertained during his
sojourn in Richmond.
We are assured that the report is true that Mr..
Davis has sent an autograph letter to Mr.. Blair,
expressing his willingness to send or receive
authorized commissioners to negotiate peace.
Mr.. Blair came in Unofficial capacity, simply
with the knowledge and consent Of Mr.. Lincoln.
ne txPEsssrd opinion that Mr. Lincoln 7Toia
certainly appoint commissioners to meet those
lappointed by our President
The boat that took Mr.. Blair from Richmond
on its return trip carried to that place Mr. Single.
ton, peace commissioner, from whose visit the
Richmond papers are hoping much in the way of
paciiication.
From the 81. Louis Republican, 24th.1
Washington Jan. % The Star says Blair
LEFT for City Point to-day, with the purpose of
paying another visit to Richmond He left on
the y. 3 steamer Don, on which vessel he made
his last trip. He went aboard at II o'clock, and
The steamer Immediately left. He was accom-
panied by his servants only
The Herald's Washington special saws since
Blair's return from his first visit to Richmond he
mas been frequently in consultation with Lincoln
md the leading members of the administration.
ne returns once more to the rebel Capitol
This wonld indicate that the first mission was
ar more successful than was allowed to transpire.
Baltimore, Jan. Pot is rumored that Fort
caswell has been blown up.
The Monitor Patapsco was destroyed BY rebel
orpedoes at Charleston on the 18th. 40 to so
the crew went down with her.
II tell you, says an cx.member Of Con-
rsss IN Michigan, how secured mr. election il
ais district several years ago. When was
ominated, the party TO which / belonged was in
70 minority, and there was no hope Of succe-
ing unless something more than ordinary was