The New York herald., 1865-02-04
Rebel Sketches Of the Com
missioners.
Their Views Upon Reconstruc-
ton and Peace.
Haots, 1umors and Speculations at
Warrington Regarding the
1eaoe Conference,
Co., &C.. &c.
Our Special Washington Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9, 1885,
ISace pervades the atmosphere here great extent
Nd feverish anticipation OF the result Of the pending
pagotiatiens exists among all classes There are many
Nho regard speedy peace almost certain TO grow out
e hs interview between the President and the Stephens
allegation; while others regard II only an inatory
sss which win require further prosecution Of the war;
ed hamh,ng Of the military power Of the rebellion, 70
- bring 10 successful result.
The idea has become fxcd In the public mind here,
among officials and Congressmen well - among pri-
vAss citizens that the termination Of the not far
lstant however the present movement may result The
adisSsial indications sf tho two morning pa
psw here, which are regarded ~ TO certain
sxssnt c6acally inspired have been eagerly scanned
~ generally quoted to-day conclusive evidence that
higher o6ciai circles peace 70 believed 70 be at hand,
- that the government II disposed 70 make liberal
esaeslons upon oil but vital points attain that result
EAs peses rumou have sf courss been multitadinous
- esatuASesey. me Interview taking plass q
tssss Monroe instead Of in washngton Of pre-
s1s1s ne possibility u anything reliable leaking out.
SsUs has bean In circulation here this afternoon and
svsslns thai Jef Davis himself had como through the
nne and In consultation with Mr. Lincoln either q
y Point or Fortress Monroe or this 10 merely
aa Improbable rumor, and. like hundreds Of other
saos without foundation, except 10 the vivid imagna-
neas u peace enthusiastic
great change has taken place to-day IN the tone Of
- psaes democrats In Congress Heretofore they have
ssssd the idea that the rebels would negotiate upon
sAss basis than precedent recognition Of Southern in
Aspsndsnes but to-day they say that they have been
aisaksn, and that the matter serious than they
- supposed, and that there good prospect Of
os0sht without recognition and without further lighting
~ bsfors stated, nethng k authortativey known Of
vAaa has transprcd within the last twenty four hours a
Sssess Monroe and these reports are given for what
nsy worth, a. straws which show the drift which
evsnts and opinions are taking.
Satisfactory 10 know, that while the country 10
Wiling 70 accept peace and mako large concessions
- stain It military operations not delayed
hxsd; bot ON the contrary being pushed forward
- rapidly a possible, and . scale vast and COM
psshsnsive than at any previous time during the war
hsad peaceful fail 70 peace the army and
navy will do without unreasonable or unnecessary
AsAy.
Important military news may DO looked for within .
vsy few days which will gladden. the heart OF the
uca, and In any event hasten the final downfall Of the
bsllon, and the consequent restoration Of peace and
ysospsrty 70 the country.
In reference 70 the rumor elsewhere noticed, that
ysG Davis In consultation with the President within
sus lines, should be stated that member Of the Cab
nes In reply TO an inquiry upon the subject this eve
nisg replied that he would neither confirm contra
lict IT, but that events would show whether they were
sssrset not
Eh we'll known that Secretary Stanton has heretofore
~ only been strongly opposed 10 negotiation with the
ys6ss any basis other than unconditional subms-
Hsa, but has had no faith in the possibility Of OBJ
iaining settlement upon any admissible terms st pre-
ssnI To-day, however, In conversation with
member OF Congress- no conveyed the Idea that there
~ probability Of early and amicabe termination Of
sAs war.
WASHINGTON, Feb Q, 1885,
TIE climax In the peace negotiations is hand Davis
- made . temporary alliance with General Lee, but
ssan that the fight upon him Davis at Richmond will
force Lee 70 break loose He is therefore, deter
mined 70 agree upon terms at once TO save himself
The President stated before he left, yesterday that
nero was more significance In his meeting the rebel
sommissioners on the James river than II they were
coming hero Terms Al band. You need not be sur.
yrsed 70 hear Of Davis Lee Lincoln, Seward and Grant
Sssns clossted together within the next Ave days
Only one member Of the Cabinet has been consulted
Mr Seward
The articles on peace in the Chronice yesterday and
s-day were prompted a headquarters They are Egni.
Acank
Mr.. ss-CadwaIlader's Dispatches.
CRY PoIxr, Feb l, 1865
fhs rumoS Of . few days past that "peace commits.
aoucu from the rebel government we're soliciting per
mission 70 pass through our lines In front OF Petersburg
ssd proceed TO Washington confirmed a, an early
hsur yesterday forenoon, by Lieutenant Coone, pab
cock Of Lieutenant General Grants sta being specially
Aeputed the rebel nag OF truce and escort hs
party 70 City Point He proceeded 10 the front in the
ornns tha. purpose but owing to nformal,ty
- misapprehcnson Of tho precise time Al which our
suthoiIes would BE- psepaed 70 receive thcm tedious
Sslsy ensved and the entire day was consumed In get
ung fairly into our Inca
II seems that tho comm SSH ,nsrs-Alexsnder H. ste-
phens, r. n. 7. Hunter and 10 Nn A. Csmpbell-srrved
- Petersburg on Sunday evening, expecting 70 reach
City Point without let or hindran,~ Monday morning,
and hasten on their way to washn1 ton. Ba. Monday
passcd away in ruitess attempts get through, and the
o returned 70 Petersburg 70 await tho cssu Of their