The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-02-10
TEE SPIRIT OF 1861 REVIVED.
TIE South Stripping for the
Spring Campaign.
The Secret Of the Late Peace
Mission Of the Rebels.
TIE Movement Sharp Dodge on the Part Of
Davis to Quiet Discussions,
CO., Co., &c.
Our Special washin gton Despatch.

OeGn0tcns
sG7a WAsHIsGroN, Feb. 0, 1865
Rnch disappointment was expressed Today at the
ssidonts failing 70 send In his report Of the peace con-
3srence In Hampton Roads Il was understood 70 have
pssn prepared two three days ago. and only waiting
NE passage Of the resolution Of inquiry; but this
bfooaby mistake. II will doubt be sent In to-mor-
sv but the report forwarded to the rebel Congress has
participated IT. and undoubtedly fairly states the prn pal
pants discussed Some disappointment is felt BY those
she wore confident that that report would bs Of such
Asurs to iname the passions Of the South mt its
AnSness and tue absence Of comments in the accom-
;psnying message Of Mr. Davis The forthcoming docu.
snt Of Mr. Lincoln Is quite lengthy, and Us said TO give
~e entire history Of the negotiations from the beginning
- tAe close Of the recent conference
sdr. William H. stiner's Despatch.
Ecnoix, Va, Feb. 8, 1896.
Rpxx ABOUT THE ACTION voH PucE CAROLINA
Last evening gentleman Of high standing In North
Ckpiina and we'll known for his veracity and reliability
rS ed here from the neghborhood Of Rloigh and from
Ar1 hay, been able 70 gather very interesting and
Alhiy important information. A resolution, providing
S,s the appointment Of Eve comm by the North
Caroline legislature proceed Richmond and obtain
7<mson from Jef Davis to trent for peace with the
Dated states government, introduced In the month
u December by Hon. John Pool the leader of the con-
Evolution provides that four other States
shall have appointed like commission as North Caro-
taA, then the twenty-five commission shall demand
q the rebel authorities the right, SOVEREIGN States
D+cist- speedy, honorable peace Before Mr. Pools
resolution 60 Ia be taken up from the table tho Senate
tcok rec-ss for fifteen days. During that period
cSs peae men Seem n have been hard At work. Gov
ernvr Vance and Ex-Governor Graham known be
sFposed 20 peace measlrcsat least they had MOI the
cs,rage 10 announce them On the sscmbng Of the
Legislature, On The 18th ult, Mr. Pools resolution was
taken rom the table aud passed by han1sose majority
aud, what " better 2i In The lower bran h the House
81 CommoIs'-Hon H. ~ Carter, leader of the con-
porvstives then ntrodu cd the very same resolution
th~ one pending In the s nate which also passed
hy Informant states that the Raleigh proGr OF the
Garter, Dick and two other North Carolina legislators
lave gone 70 Richmond commissioners, appointed by
0e Legislature AS per Mr.. Pools resolution.
1BoEAMx CAUSE or TIE RBssT PEACK MssIoN CT THE
According to this statement, -four other States must
Pillow the action Of North Carolina; and the arrival Of
ess-rs stephens, Hunter and Campbell At Fortress
Esnroe week after this "intcrnal' peace commission
walts TIE rebel President strengthens the belief that
&is was the lever which moved Mr. Davis ~ allow
ssrchange Of opinion on this vital point with the Yam
bee authorities.
In the course Of the debete occurring on the resolution
Mr. Pool when introduced In the North Carolina sem
IA this gonticman, In speech OF two hours
DURATION remarked that "nasmuch the United
BATES government did not recognize Jefferson Davis
q ss confoderacy, and would rot receive roat With
commissioners from other therefore be proposed that
- state appoint representatives. who b, would qua
sNsaeo would be property received and dealt with. " The
Specch Of this able statesman was published In the Ra
hsgh Stcssddrd Mr.. Holden's papor.
neither tho Governor nor the Legislature OF North
Carolina has given any instruction 10 the commission
fhe gentlemen composing allowed TO act their
discretion may prompt They clothed with plenary
rk is the solution Of the mystery hanging around this
DoAos movencnt