The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-07
By Telegraph.
Afternoon Dispatches.
All About the Peace Commission.
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The Radical Point Of Difference.
Rebels Demanded Recognition.
Mr.. Lincoln Required Submission
The War TO be Continued.
Hoods Army now at Tuscaloosa,
Proceedings In Rebel Congress.
WigEall Fights for Slavery.
lie viii Fight for Nothing Else.
Hindman and FOOte GOlng 10 Dr..
GWin In Sonora.
Proceedings in Rebel COngres,
Wigfall Fights for Slavery.
lie VIII Fight for Nothing Else.
Hindman and FOOte GOlng TO Dr..
GWin In Sonora.
Further SpeeulatiOns in regard
TO the Peace Commission.

TO the Peace Commission.
GEw YORK. Feb s.-The Times Wash
ington special says Ar. Seward reached
Fort Monroe in advance Of Messrs. Ste
phens, Hunter and Campbell. Upon the
arrival of these gentlemen they were at
once invited to al interview, and informed
Mr.. Seward of their desire to proceed to
Washington, for the purpose of discussing
the question Of peace, with the President.
Mr.. Seward informed them that it was the
Presidents wish that the discussion should
take place at Fort Monroe, and that he had
been sent to meet them at that point, upon
that subject
The commissioners pressed with consid-
cradle eornestness for leave 70 visit Wash
ingtOn, and finally alleged that their gov
erDment had consented to send them only
in consequence Of Mr.. Blairs assurance
that they should have personal interview
with President Lincoln. hr. Seward as
surred them that this pledge would be full
filed, aud at once teIegraphed to the Pres
ident that his presence was necessary.
After Mr.. LiDcoln's arrival the confer
ence lasted four hours, and was perfectly
friendly and good natured throughout.
On eur side the conversation was maialy
conducted by the President, on theirs BY
Mr.. Hunter, Mr.. Stephens occasionally tax
ing part.
The rebel commissioners said nothing
whatever of their personal We've or wishes,
but spoke solely and exclusively for their
Government, and at the outset and
throughout the conference declared their
entire want of authority to make, receive,
or consider any proposition whatever look
ing toward close Of the war, except on
the basis Of recognition Of the indepeu-
jence Of the Confederate States as s pre-
liminary condition. The President pre-
sented the subject to them in every con-
eeivable form, suggesting the most liberal
and considerate modification Of whatever
in the existing legislation and action Of the
United States Government, which might be
regarded As specially hostile 10 the rights
and interests or woundiug to the pride of the
Southern people, but in no single particular
could he induce them 20 swerve for a mo-
ment from the demand for recognition. They
did not present this conspicuously rs rest
ing on their own convictions or wishes, but
as the condition which their Government
have made absolutely indispensable to any
negotiations or discussions, whatever, con
cerning peace. President Lincoln, on the
other hand, informed them Gt every point
that such recognition was utterly and
totally out Of the question that the United
States could stop the war and arrest even
temporarily the movement Of its armies
only on the condition presented, that the
authority Of the National Government be
recognized and obeyed over the whole ter
ritory Of the United States.
This point conceded, he assured them
that upon every other matter Of difference
they would be treated with the utmost lib
erality, but without that recognition the
war must go on. The conversation which
took place the respective parties came
back and turned upon this radical aud ir
reconcilable difference, neither side could
be swerved haires breadth from its posi-
tion, and, therefore, tho attempt at negoti-
alton was an utter failure. Upon seParat-
ing il was distinely understood, and ex-
plieitly stated, that the attitude Of each
government vas to be precisely what 10
would have been If this interview had Dev-
or taken place The Cabinetreceived these
explanations tob be complete and sstisiactO-
~, ss the feeling was unanimous aud earn
est, that the country must now arouse it.
selfto renewed efforts and prepare % make
fresh sacrifices Of the integrity Of the Union
and the preservation Of the government.
As you know the source Of this dispatch !
need not assure you that il is perfectly re-
Liable.
Il is understood that Mr. Fsssenden's re-
tirement from the Treasury Department
will take place in few days, and il conf
dently predicted that his successor viii be !
from the city OF New York. In the pres-
ent condition Of tho finance, and with the
certainty that the war IS nov 10 be carried
on with renewed vigor ard determination
on both sides, this becomes question CT
great importanes.
Tbs Hersld's dispatches from Thomas'
army say deserters report the remnant Of
Hoods army At Tuscaloosa, Ala, also that
Gen. Ripley had relieved Hood in COM
mand.
The steamer Eclipse, on the way from |
EastpOrt 70 Paduoah, burst her boilers, and |
one hundred and five lives were lost, be-
sides battery Of artillery. A number Of /
soldiers were on board, principally Of the /
9th Indiana.
Daring the discussion iD the rebel House /
on arming slaves, Mr. Wigiall, in reply 70
those who said they were not fghting for
slavery, declared tha he was aghting Tor
slavery and nothing else.
The Richmond Dispatch OF the 81 says
''The Yankee cavalry are moVing toward
fredericksburg"
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 81 says
Large numbers Of stragglers have return
ID 10 Hoods Srrny."
The Richmond Whig says HiHdnan and
Sfr. Eoots sreoB the way 70 sonora
CIxcISsArI, Feb. 5.-Hlu 4 HarlbuPs
Commission ware ASuss, and the Allegheny