The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-28
INTERESTING DOCUMENTS.

INTERESTING DOCUMENTS.
The following interesting documents, were a
portion Of the papers belonging to the Confed-
crate Government, and captured when Rich
mond fell.
These statements were made by General
Lee, before Commute of the Confederate
Senate oath Jan. 1865:
Intcrrogatories by Senator Hunter.
Q, What do you think of evacuatins vir-
GINA and going to North Ca,olina?
A, 1t would be a bad movement in my
opinion the Virginia troops would go home.
O.. Do you think we have troops sufficient
for the next campaign A. do not; We
canuot last till midsummer
O. What do you think Of the policy of arm
ing 100000 negroes A. If we intend,to carry
on the war, this is the least of evils-but in
such an event. it should be understood that
these slaves have their liberty.
Q. Do you think we could succeed by put
ting the negroes in the field :? A. That
would depend on circumstances We could
at least carry on the war for another year.
d. Asterrogated by Senator Hill
Q. What is the sentiment Of the army in
relation to peace? A. Ii is almost unanimous
for peace. The men will fight longer if neees-
sary, but they believe that we cannot continue
the war through another campaign.
By Senator Graham
What is your individual opinion upon the
subject Of peace7 A. think the best policy
to pursue is to make peace on the plan pi o.
posed by Mr.. Stephens. The people and the
country ought to be saved further sacrifice.
By Senator Walker
q. Provided peace be not made before
spring, will you consent to take command of
all the armies of the Confederacy, to act with
unlimited powers A. | will take any posi-
ton the country assigns to me, and do the best
can. But do not think can save the
cause now-that no human power can save.
Had I this offer made me one wear ago. I
think would have made our condition better
than it is now.
By Senator Orr
Q. You think then, General, that the best
solution Of our difficulties is to make peace on
the Stephens plan? A. Yes, that is the best
policy now. think the army and people
ought to be saved if all else is lost.
Among the documents IS IA conversation be-
tween Jefferson Davis and rebel Senator john
son, upon the return of the Peace Commits
sioners
On Monday. the 9th of February, after the
Peace Commissioners had returned from Fort
ress Monroe, Senator johnson of Georgia
waited on the President, aud in substance,
the following conversation took place:
"Well, President Davis, SO your peace mis-
sion has failed" r
Yes, knew it would hope now the re-
copstructionists will fight Lincoln instead of
fighting me-"
'Mr. Lincoln, it seems, was not opposed to
making peace with the states; but he was not
in favor of recognizing the confederate gov
ernment as an independent power
Il see, President, that you have Withdrawn
! I'll the troops from Georgia into Carolina and
Virginia. What will the people of Georgia
do tor protection in the next campaign %
"Tne people of Georgia have followed the
counsels of Governor Brown and Mr. Stephens
| they must now protect themselves"
WELL President, il you can do without the
people Of Georgia, the people Of Georgia can
do without you"
A list prominent Southerners who favored
a return to the Union before the close of the
war is included in these documents
The following list com prises the namesyef
senators, members of Congress. and leading
public men throughout the south who favor a
reconstruction of the government ou the basis
of the Union:
| Virginia-Allen 7. Carpenter, senator T.
$. Gholson, William u Rives, d. O. de Jar
nette, John B. Baldwin, Fayette McMullen
Samuel Miller. members of Congress; Ex-
Governor Henry A. Wise; Hon. John N
Bolts Hon. W. j. Goggin.
North Carohna-Wm. a. Graham, senator;
| WIN. E. Dutch, senator; Robert R. Bridges
J., !. Leach, Jas. NJ. Leach, T. c. Fuller,
james Turner, Jno, A. Gilner, J, F. Rum
sey. B. S Ganther. members of Congress
Governor Vance Hon. ". w. Holden.
South Carolina-James S. Orr, senator: w.
" Boone, NJ. c.
6eoreia-Herschell Y, johnson, senator; B.
Il. Hill, senator; NJ H. Blaldford, Clifford An
Cierson, j. L. Shoemaker, JAS Nj. Smith, Geo
\. Lester, II. F. Bell, M. Cs. Gov. Brown
hon. j, |. Whitaker, Hon. Johsua Hill, Judge
Senter Stephens. Judge A. E Wright, Hon
V. A. Gaskell. Judge Ensard. Hon. H. B.
Waugh, Hon, lIucus Samlin
Alabama-k. w. Walker, senator Robert
Jameson, senator; Tho j. Foster. w. r. Smith.
David Clopton, NJ Cs.; George Watts, Hor:. j.
Clemens; Hon. j. c. Fitzpatrick, former U. S.
senator; Hon. Mr.. Parsons, at present members
Of the Legislature.
Mississippi--J, w. c. Watson, senator; j.
A. Orr, o. R. Singleton, W. D. Holden, NJ. Cs.;
Ex-Gov. Matthews.
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