Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-07
FROM THE UNITED STATES.

FROM THE UNITED STATES.
We have received the New York. Herald of the
Sd.
The news is generally unimportant. AT the date
of this arrival the nerves of Yankeedom were much
excited by the arrival Of our peace commission
ers." Doubtless, however, by this time they are
somewhat quoted down.
We give the following in reference to Lincoln and
Stewards trip to Fortress Monroe to meet the
=. commissioners
THE PEACE MOVEMENT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Thc peace excitepent has
some what quieted down here to-day but the prob
abilities and disabilities OF a cessation of host-
ties a consequence OF the efforts being made
FOL that purpose, are generally discussed.
The community were somewhat startled this mofu-
ing by the rather precipitate departure OF President
Line On, with single attendant and carpet bag,
for Annapolis, route TO Fortress Monroe or City
Point Speculation as 10 the object and purpose OF
this Presidential ''change OF base" was universal,
and the conclusions arrived at almost as numerous
as the Spectators The most generally entertained
opinion and which seems best substantiated is that
Mr. Blair while in Richmond, gave pledge that if
delegation were sent 10 confer ia reference to q
settlement they should ave an audience with the
President.
The rising storm ofindignation on the part Of the
cidentaly against the Prcsdenr for the steps that
have already been taken, with quasi-ofhcial eu-
dorsement by the .rabie diplOmatist, rendered
the eccption OF the rebel diplomats at the capital
inconvenient and inadyisable. Nr. Seward was ac-
cordingly sent TO meet them but they claimed the
fulfllment OF thep promise OF personal interview
with the President, ami he, 10 solve the difficulty,
went TO meet them, instead Of allowing them the
freedom of Washington.
II will perhaps be some days before anything can
be certainly known the nature OF the PROPOSE
tions that may be submitted the result of the iu-
teryiew.
The attempt in the Senate to-day TO take up the
resolution IN reference to the Blair mission was I'M
successful and pending present conferences il is not
probable thar any Congressional action will be Ia
ken in reference 70 the matter.
THE RECEPTION or THE REBEL PEACE COMMISSIONERS
WITHIN THE rSIoS LINES.
HEApG'Rs Amy OF THE PoToaAc,l
FEB. i, 1865. !
| The announcement that the Rebel Peace Com.
missioners had arrived within lines and had
gone 70 Washington, although premature, was not
without foundation in klct.
On Snnlay flag Of truce appeared on the line
near the centre and, being answered, 1t was found
to be request, in pursuance of an nndersta nding
with Mr.. Rair and Gen. Grant, for permission to
the following named gentlemen TO pass Gen. Grants
headquarters Lieutenant Colonel Hatch, Assistant
Alexander II. Stephens, X, N. I. Hunter and John
A. Campbell.
Colonel Samuel Hartman commanding the st
brigade Of the LIST division OF the 9th corps received
| the communication and forwarded il to headquar-
tiers Owing 10 Gen. Grants absence from City
| Point no reply couh be sent Immediately; hut the
matter was referred to Washington, and, attcl sew
| eral communications had passed between our au-
thorities and the commissioners the permission was
| granted, and a deputation consisting of Colonel
| Babcock, Of General Grants Staff Colonel HaTri-
man. Colonel Lydge, of General Parke's staff, and
lCaptain Bracket, of General Wilcox's Staff, were
appointed TO meet the gentlemen and escort them
/ within our]ines.
The deputation reached the appointed place just
before sunset yesterday, and we're soon joined by
Mr. Stephens and his companions; and, after II lew
minutes spent in the interchange OF civilities, the
party came within our lines, az which moment the
froops on both sides united in simultaneous cheer,
which seemed to give them greater confidence than
| they had before exhibited.
They were escorted TO the railroad in carriages,
where special train was in waiting 10 convey them
TO City Point. A large crowd of soldiers was here
assembled anxious to get glimpse of the strangers
cd them. On arriving at City Point they taken
TO General Grants headquarters, where they spent
the night.
Nessrs. Stephens and Campbell looked much
emaciated and careworn but Mr.. Hunter appeared
70 be hale and hearty, did Colonel Hatch. The
latter conducted the negotiations in his usual agree
able and happy manner.
The only alIusOn made to our difficulties was the
hope expressed by Mr.. Stephens 10 Coltne lIarri-
man. on bidding him good bye, that they would soon
meet under happier auspices