The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-04


commissioners came down this morning
from City Point to Fortress Monroe
To- MOI row an interview will be held at
the latter place 1t is well understood
that If these gentlemen have peace
propositions that do not include the
Acknowledgment Of their indepen-
dence, they will be Immediately escort-
ed to Washington. The impression Is
hourly growing stronger that these IN
formal negotiations are paving the way
for peace
Another special TO the World says 1t
Is rumored that Mr. Lincoln has gone
to confer with JEFF Davis in person.
New YoRE, Feb The World
thinks that JEFF Davis is fully aware of
the fact that the North would accept
twenty years of war rather than sur
render the Union. The fact that he
sends commissioners is an evidence
that on some terms heis ready TO CON
sent to the reconstruction Of the States
The Tribune thinks it best to sag
nothing on the question, but leave the
President entirely unembarrassed in
his action.
The Herald repeats its statement Of
yesterday, and hopes our Government
win continue its preparations for vigor-
Gus war
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 30th
says We think it certain that Gener-
al Breckenridge has been appointed as
Secretary of War, though his appoint>
ment has not yet been presented to the
Senate for approval. 1t is said that Z.
Bruce, of Kentucky, is to be Commisss-
ry General Should Congress, as it
probably will, pass the law giving the
market value for all property taken for
government use, the labors ofthe Com
missary-General will be decreased, and
there will be no necessity for impress
ments.
The House Finance Committee are
now engaged in perfeoting a sweeping
tax bill, which will be ready to take the
redundancy of the currency that would
otherwise be made by commerce, which
will be necessarily diffused by the Gov
eminent lift pays the market price for
property taken for public use. The tax
bill will raise seven hundred millions
of dollars, and a discount of fifteen per
cent is TO be allowed for prompt pay
ment.
The Dispatch mentions the arrival Of
Senator Foote north of the Potomac,
and says: Let us hope that Mr.. Foote
will 20 to England. The United States
Is no place for emigrating Confederates.
He will find many heart broken exiles
in Great Britain, who will like TO hear
news from their dear country. He can
give them the latest advices, and es-
pecially upon one point, which vitality
touches their sensitive natures, Wheth-
er sequestering IN Eogland means Sc
questering in the Coniederacy.
The same paper mentions the visit OF
Mr. Singleton 20 Libby Prison, who ex-
pressed himself highly pleased with its
condition. It mentions the arrival of a
large lot of blankets and boxes for Fed
ersI prisoners.
The Examiner says: The House of
Representatives passed the Senate bill
to provide for the employment Of tree
negroes and slaves 10 work upon forti-
fications, &c
1t is understood the nomination of
General Lee will be sent into the Sen
ate 10 day to fill the newly created Of
fee of commsnder-in chief
No steps have been taken by the
President with reference to the resolu-
ton recommending the reinstatement of
General Johnston.
The Sentinel has a long article on the
attitude of the North and South toward
England and. France 1t looks fer
trouble between the United States and
France on the Mexican question, and
thinks it will bring about peace be
tween the North and South. 1t closes
by urging its people to stand firm
few months longer, and assures them
of ultimate triumph.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 29.-The enemy's
infantry are encamped near James
Cross Roads on the road leading 70 Sis
ter's Ferry. They have their wagon
trains with them. A reconnaissance in
force was reported within four miles OF
Robertsville. On the 2Sth Gen. Hsrdee
telegraphed that the enemy crossed at
Springfield on the night of the 10Th
and moved northward in two columns
he also reports that all attempts to
GROSS the Combabee have been bafiled.
The Goldsboro Journal says that be
yond the garrison at Fort Fisher and
few cooperating troops and vessels
there are no Yankees below Whining
ton. The feet is said to have disap-
peared, and it is probable also that the
infantry have gone to reinforce Sher-
man.
The Lynchburg Republican learns
that General Beauregard would resume
command of the Army of Tennessee,
sud that a movement was about to be
made, but it was not known in what di-
rection.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or THE PoroxAc.
Feb. l, 1865. On Sunday, a flag of
truce appeared on the line near the
centre, and was found 10 be a request
in pursuance of an understanding with
Mr. Blair and Gen. Grant for permits
sion to Lieut. Gen. Hatch, A a. g., Ex-
ange-Commissioner, A. H. Stephens,
R. NJ Hunter, and J. Campbell, to visit
Gen. Grants headquaTter' Owing to
Gen Grants leave OF absence from City
Point, no reply could be sent immedi
ately, and the matter was referred TO
Washington. After several communi-
GAAl0Ae Ah0 JsAaGShf PNlA-AAosAOA NsAo
granted TO meet them and escort them
within the lines. After q few minutes
spent in the interchange of ejvilities,
the party came within our lines, at
which moment the troops on both sides
united in simultaneous cheers The
commissioners were escorted TO the
railroad in carriages where special
train was waiting to convey them 10
CITY Point
On arriving there, they we're taken
to Grants headquarters, where they
spent the night Stephens and Camp
bell looked much emaciated and care
worn, but Hunter appeared TO be hearty,
as did Col Hatch The only sllusion
made 10 our difficulties was the hope
expressed by Mr. stephens that they
would soon meet under happier suspi
ces
BALTIMORE, Feb "A despatch from
Annapolis, says President Lincoln, ac-
companied by only servant arrived
here. and left al o'clock for Nortress
Monroe.
ALBANY, \. Y, Feb 2-The resolu.
ton ratifying the proposed amendment
10 the constitution abolishing slavery,
Was adopted by the following vote
Ayes l57; nays 5.