Washington telegraph., 1865-02-15

inc before our authorities the wishes of the
Federal Government, which is peace ON subiu-
CATION as basis, he came down pointedly to pro-
position of reunion on any terms.
Suggested union as il was, nigger as he is, and
the South as il used TO be- That the
North would foot the bill, and pay for all the
negroes stolen, and all the property destroyed.
But he received not tine slightest en-
couragement to hope for re-unien aud
made TO understand that the South was fight
ing for independence, and independence only
He then enquired If the South were recognized,
would she make common cause with the North,
and drive the French from Mexico The re-
Spouse 70 this diplomatic feeer was, make the
proposition formally and officially, and yod
will get reply This is the substance Of Nr.
Blairs political mission.
Another article from the same paper.-The
second mission Of Blair to Richmond is ended,
BY the return ef that gentleman TO Washington.
That nothing has been accomplished towards
immediate peace, We feel justified in assuring
our readers. The enemy willing 70 permit
US TO dictate our OWE terms, provided we Will
not dissolve the Union. Any guaranty for
slavery and constitutional provision for its pro-
lection and extension, full compensation in
grsenbacks for al negroes carried of during
the war; ahy thing, eUery thing we can ask or
think, if only we consent TO re-unite with them
Bnt these terms cannot purchase our
liberty. We not fighting for
slavery. We are willing to give up
slavery for our liberty We intend to be inde-
pendent and free, or TO be exterminated.
Slavery has nothing 70 do with this war. We
will sweep the institution from before US, the
momsat il stands in the way OF the accomplish
ment of our liberty.
Those who would now entertain tho PROPOSE
ton of reconstruction and reunion with the
rnurderers Of our sons and brothers. the viola
tors of our women, the wretches who have
burned our houses and desolsted our fields, are
either already purchased up, or have fixed their
own price upon their treason.
The second mission Of Nr. Blair il the best
evidence that our people have enly to 10 true
TO themselves, and they will eventually secure
their freedom. When Mr.. Lincoln is willing 70
give up his love for freeing the negroos-when
he and his people are willing TO give a c0nEti-
tntional guaranty for The protection Of slavery.
even 70 repeal ali laws prohibiting its introduce
ton into the Free States, and to pay for all
stolen negroes, there cam be no better evidence
that the enemy are beginning to understand
that the Job is TOO big.
Stand firm now We have gone through the
fiery ordeal
There is compromise which may yet open the
way 70 peace. " has been suggested that the
United States will acknowledge our iudepen-
dence Prsvided treaty Of commerce and league,
offensive and defensive, for the application Of
the Monroe doctrine to all the States of North
America can be agreed upon. When that pro-
position Il made il will be time enough to dis
cuss it III the meantime our readers may ms
well revolve tbs subject in their minds, for it is
not improbable that il may become 2 living,
tangible proposition before many months.
Washington, ID. o., Feb. 1.-The Richmond
Sentinel of yesterday says, Messrs- Stephens
Hunter and Jas A. Campbell, left Richmond
yesterday morning their way TO Washing
ton. TO converse with President Lincoln, on the
subject Of putting an end to the war if possible
The circumstances under which these gentle
men depart is understood to be as follows;
Mr. Blair having sought unofficial and conf
dental interview with President Davis, de-
parted, with assurance that our President would
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