Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-03

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one syllable about the appointment Of Peace Com
missioners, but has over column of twaddle, I'M
der the lrcsd of Washington correspondence, rea-
tive to
BEAIR's SECOND VISIT TO RICHMOND.
We copy the following portion Of the HeroIds
bombastic effusoh
Mr.. Blair had several interviews with JEFF. Davis.
During those interviews several suggestions were
made Dy Davis, by way of inquiry, as 10 what the
United States Government would do under snch ana
such contingency, after the manner OF the inquiry
made by the member Of the Cabinet during Blairs
former mission. During these interviews the condi-
ton OF the Southern Coniederacy and the dangers
that existed, the trials that ne Davis was compeil
ed 60 through, all talked over, well his
desire to take some step to prevent further sacrifice
VI life and hardshps Oh the people.
The TACT, however, must not he. overlooked that
large number OF the prominent and influential men,
both III and out oil ConEtess, DESTROYS OF enter
ing into negotiations With England or some other
foreign Power, and coming under its influence
This grows out Of the iuct that they dislike give
III 10 the United States and fear the fate that will
await them in that event. Tney imagine that IT they
were under the protection OF some foreign Power
they could secire high POSITIONS wear the titles Of
Dukes or Lords and thus be somebody by name
even If they aIe nobodles in reality. In other
words, under such in arrangement, they can still
remain III the ascendancy government officials
But this party irgraduaIIy growing weaker, and the
party faction which desires TO Negotiate with the
United States upon the best possible terms Is daily
growing in strength aud power. Ii Davis really knew
as present extent aud power lac could give II subj
cent strength to-dayto wipe OUT OF existence all op
position.
The talk and hubbub raised about the Monroe
doctrine is not has been interpreted in many To-
calties in the North, attempt To brighten foreign
Powers into immediate recognition, but simply to
iii hisf md hat IN.
uniting with the North there is still great field Of
glory operpto them. Their praise. Of the power Of
our navy under united country Is OF this SORT As
sample OF the opportunities which they will have,
they point To the Monroe doctrine and the claims
against other countries which they can then take
hand in settling. repeat it, the idea OF the Monroe
doctrue held up in the South, Is TO reconcile the
military power TO the change OF affairs that now
awaits dem and TO show that even with submission
better broader and brighter field awaits them Tor
military glory than.that OF hghting the armies oithe
Union.
Thus we have the cause Of all the failure that
there is in BlaTs mission. Ii is only failure in
time aud a delay. An understanding may be had az
any moment winch. will satisfy DAVIS or some OF
the other leaders 10 take the responsibility at once
HAIRS second visit has therefore, resulted In Jeh
Davis being convinced, or at least admitting pri-
vately that he is ready to abandon his idea Of the
last ditch and the last man. This is certainly not
Gzzle but progress. What the jeafouscs, bcker-
incs and wranglings OF the rebel chiefs at Richmond
prevented being accomplished during the last visit
OF Blair may at any moment be obtained hereafter.
The public need not be surprised to hear OF Blair
being again en- route Tor Richmond, or that peace
are en- route from Richmond here
Elmer event is among the probabilities within few
days.
One thing is certain affairs are in such Babel
confusion at the rebel capital that another important
victory OF our armies, another squeeze OF their
l,., l,,s h. ftul a
Thomas, will open their eyes little further than
did the fall OF fort tish and then officials VIII DC
found ready to assume the responsibility TO initiate
negotiations upon basis satisfactory to the govern
ment here. Ii may be that it will be necessary to
secure another victory before this will be accom-
plished, Even ff'this be the case, the pubc-wil
not have to wait long, unless ali signs OF the times
Vail. The military combinations are such that
blow may be struck any day which will convince
the most sangune at Richmond that only submission
awaits them aud ii they desire TO ease their. fall
they must move Ut once. 4
Blair | repeat, has been delayed in his operation
but that delay is Of short durstion, and, instead
of proving izzle the peace negotiation Inaugural
by him may be in progress before this
is spread before the readers Of the
Herald. Yet at the same tirhe 1t may be delayed
longer OF the ultimate success OF BARS pro-
gramme he and those who are in the secret have no
doubt. As the developments and facts one by one
come out it will be found that have been correct
in my points, and that the above predictions will be
verified. Blair has not been out on wild goose
chase, as many have charged, nor has he been TO
Richmond without knowledge Of the real feeling
there and the best assurance of success in his OBJ
ject.
The Heralds situation" article contains the fol-
lowing
The city was agitatsd yesterday by very exciting
war rumors Early in the forenoon reports got atoat
had Gal, I1fnr
the proves ofthe nvincibe Sherman, and that al
for the immediate attainment of peace
had been agreed upon between President Lincoln
and jeff. Davis. How these stories originated it is
perhaps useless to consider but, though apparently
eroundless, they Of course created great sensa-
ton.
Admiral Porter eports the capture, on last Tues
day night, in Cape Fear river, Of another blockade
running steamer-thc Blenheim, from Nassau, with
q valuable assorted cargo.
One Of our St. Louis correspondents gives US tn
outline OF reported rebel project west of the Mis-
sssippi. II is TO the effect that General y. Kirby
Smith, commanding the rebel Trans Mississippi De-
partment, including all the rebel territory and
troops west Of the Mississippi river, has been for
ONE time negotiating for transfer OF all his forces
TO the Emperor Macmillan, Of Mexico. Though
this statement is not given as positively certain,
there are many circumstances TO confirm it and
der it probable. tits anticipated. though, that If
General Smith does contemplate this important
transfer Of his services he VIII have difficulty
in efcctng it, the rebel troops of that region, al
ways a lawless and semi-disorganized set of wild
characters, have become additionally demoralized
since the death OF old Sterling Price, their tavorte
chief and may resist this wholesale military coloni
zation.
MOTOR General Butler arrived in Lowell, Mass,
Oh last Saturday, and in the evening had enthusi
asNc reception in public hall by his fellow towns
men. lie was welcomed BY the Mayor, and in reply
made an address OF an hours duration, reviewing
and defending his military career. He spoke in
very complimentary terms Of the President and
General Terry, and said that it is idle to talk of
peace until the rebel army of Northern Virginia
is either defeated or captured.
FROM WASHINGTON.
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