Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-28
The Time has Come.

The New York Tribune of the 22d, IN an
elaborate article. expresses the opinion that ''ihe
time has come" when it is the duty OF the ed
minisuation ITO set lucidly and briefly before
the rebels the terms on which we would have
them lay down their arms aud submit to the ma
tional authority" We copy the article in full,
and IL must not be forgotten that the sentiments
il expresses are those OF the leading republican
organ, high in the confidence of the presidents
and the party in power Says The Tribune,
under the caption of "the time has COME"
There are those pretty high in authority who
say, There 10 no use IN Offering terms 10 the
rebels. for their leaders will never submit to the
authority Of the union, and they only negotiate
10 gain time We do not believe this; but If
we did, il would not - all weaken our faith that
the president should promptly and frankly sppeal
10 the insurgents in depreciation OF the further
prosecution Of their hopeless struggle, giving
them substantial reasons for desisling iorthsith.
Whatever may be the malignity or desperation
Of the leaders il is clear that the masses do not
share IT. Davis persistent efforts and more en-
phaticaly his recent elaborate endeavor to prove
our government implScably averse TO negotis-
ton, and !mmovably resolved on universal con-
hscason and devastation. Indicate beyond mig
take the drift of opinion IN Dixie toward submits
sion and peace. What use 10 showing, to peo-
pie infexibly resolved on independence. tina, our
government would grant no conditionsf What
motive for the recent attemp, 10 open negotia.
tious With Gen. Grant. if it were not deemed
necessary at least TO make feint of negotiating
on q lower plane than that OF 1861?
We fully credit our recent information from
Richmond thar Lee has cOnffeutiSlly spprised
Davis that be cannot hold out sgAlnst the hosts
now gathering for bis overthrow. We believe
what is left OF the rebellion car and will be
crushed anyhow; but We are utterly averse 10
the needless shedding of one drop of human
blood So long as var is essential TO the lite Of
the republic let war rage. though il whelm cities
In blood ard cover the land With ruins and ashes.
but let peace be secured at the very first moment
compatible with toe soity OF the nation and the
freedom OF all her people. rs We have shown
the ole world hov free people lavish :heir
money and their blood when the existence OF
their country Is az stake 30 let US give her rulers
lesson IN Csgnanimity and clemency 10 vsn-
pushed insurgents Let not the victory of the
republic DC stained oy single act of vengeance
by one wsnton inhiction OF pain Blood has
flowed in rivers-let II hOr on IL the necessity
shall DE found still 10 exist, but lat not the na-
tional ensign be stained BY ouc drop shed 70 pun
ish rather than 10 save.
What ne would have President Lincoln do is
simpl TO set lucidly and briefly before the rebels
the terms on which be would have them lay
down their arms and submit 10 the national
shortly. These terms should CONVEX his ultima
tum on the follosing points.
|. Cnion-DisuniOn
IL Amnesty-Tresson
ILL., ConfsesiiOn-Property
". Emancipaton-SlsyeFy
V Recommendations subYersion.
VI Representation in Congress
liz may be urged tht. some OF these topics lie
without the sphere Of the executive, but this j.
rather speeioas and technical than practical and
vital. 10 matters OF var Snd peace the pre--
dent stands for TIE people. and may count with
confidence on their ratification o. his acts JEFF
ferson knew and asored shas he exceeded bis
constitutional powers IL purchasing Louisiana.
but be vas eminently justified in taking the re
spousibiiity. So let the president pfores such
terms as be thiuks proper. and never doubt that
he will be sustained IN 80 doing The country
signs for ~ honorable and lasting peace, and
such seems now within reach. Woe 20 the De.
itancy or perverss counsel which shall preven,
rs reslizafion'