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THE COUNTRY M A N.
TURIYWOLD, GA., FEBItUAItY 28, 1865.
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Report of Peace Commissioners.
Richmond, Feb, 6.—“ The following was laid
before congress, this afternoon, by the Presi
dent.:
Executive Office,
Richmond, Feb. 6,1865.
To the 8enate, and House of Representatives,
C. S. A.:
Having recently received a written notifica
tion, which satisfied me that the president of
,the United States was disposed to confer, in-
/ormaily, with unofficial agents, that might be
sent by me, with a view to the restoration of
peace, I requested Hon. A. H. Stephens, Hon.
ft. M. T. Hunter, and Hon. John A. Campbell,
to proceed through our lines, and hold confer
ence with Mr. Lincoln, or such persons as he
might depute to represent him.
I herewith submit, lor the information of
congress, the report of the eminent citizens
above named, showing that the enemy refused
to enter into negotiations with the Confederate
States, as such, or with any of them,-separate
ly, or give to our people any other terms, or
guarantee, than those which the federal con
gress may grant, or to permit us to have a vote
on any other basis than our unconditional sub
mission to their rule, coupled with our accep
tance of their recent legislation, including the
amendment to the constitution for the emanci
pation of all negro slaves, and with the right,
op the part of "the federal congress, to legislate
pn the subject of the relations between the white
and black population. Such is, as 1 under
stand it, the effect of the amendment to the
constitution, which has been passed by the con
gress of the United States.
Jefferson Davis.”
“ Richmond, Feb. 6, 1864.
To the President of the Confederate States :
Sir:—Under your letter of appointment as
commissioners, dated the 26th ult., we proceed
ed to seek an informal conference with Abra
ham Lincoln, president of the United States,
upon the subject mentioned in your letter.
The confeience was granted, and took place
on the 30th January, on board a steamer, an
chored in Hampton Roads, where we met
President Lincoln, and Mr. Seward, secretary
of state of the United States.
The conference continued several hours, and
was full, and explicit. We learned, Irom them,
that the message of President Lincoln, to the
congress of the United States, in December,
explains, clearly, his sentiments as to the con
dition!, and mode of procedure, by which peace
can be secured to the people; and we were not
informed that they would be modified, or alter
ed, to obtain that end.
We understand, from him, that no terms, or
proposals of any treaty, or agreement, looking
to an ultimate se'tlement, would be entertained,
or made by him, with the authorities of the
Confederate States, because that would be a re
cognition of their existence as a separate pow
er, which, under no circumstances, would be
done: and, for like reasons, that no such terms
would be entertained, by him, from the states
separately ; that no truce, or armistice, as at
present advised, would be granted, without
satisfactory assurance, in advance, of the com
plete restoration of the authority of the const;-
tution, and laws, of the United States, over all
places within the states ol the confederacy ;
that whatever consequences might follow from
re-establishment of the authority, mu't be ac
cepted, but that individuals, subject to pains
And penalties, under the laws of the United
States, might rely upon a very liberal use of
the power confided to him, to remit those pains
and penalties, if peace be restored during the
conference.
The proposed ampy dments to the constitution
of the United States, adopted the 31st Jan.,
was brought to our notice. These amendments
provide that neither slavery, nor involuntary
servitude, except for crime, should exist within
the United States, or any place within their
jurisdiction : and congress should have power
to enforce that amendment, by appropriate le
gislation.
Of ail the correspondence that preceded the
conference, herein mentioned, and leading to
the same, you have heretolore been informed.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
Alexander H. Stephens,
R. M. T. Hunter,
John A. Campbell,
Commissioners, <tc.”
Richmond, Feb. 6.—“In the house, a resolu
tion was unanimously adopted, inviting the
commissioners to address congress, and the
citizens, in Capitol Square.
A resolution was offered, directing the mili
tary committee to enguire into the expediency
of investing the president with power to call
into the service all the able-bodied male negroes
in the Confederate States, to be used as be may
think best to aid in the military defence of our
country.
A motion to lay the resolution on the table,
was lost—yeas 32, nays 26.
The resolution was then adopted.
Chambers’s resolution, enquiringif the con
federate government had the constitutional
right to purchase slaves to be used as soldiers,
and offer them their freedom, was tabled, by a
vote of 35 to 32.
The house then resolved itself into secret
session,”
“ Gen. Forrest announces himself in fa
vor of arming 200,000 negroes.”
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Feb. 21, 1865. 3t
N EW TAN VARI).—The undersigned have
established a new tan-yard in Eatonton,
Those who have hides, and skins, cau have
them tanned by us, on shares—one half for tne
other. ' RANSCH & LUMSDEN.
Feb. 31, IS65. t25dec.
G EORGIA, Putnam County.— Whereas, N.
S. Walker, applies for letters of admin
istration on the estate of Mrs. Susan Pearson,
deceased—
This is to cite all persons interested, to ap
pear at my office, within the time prescribed by
law, and show cause, if any they have, why
said letters should not be granted.
Feb. 14, J865. («t) W. B. CARTER, Ord’y.
G EORGIA, Putnam County. —WhercaS the
administrators of Benjamin F. Hubert,
deceased, represent to this court that a neces
sity exists lor the appointment of a guardian
for Bettie Hubert, a minor of said deceased,
her share of negroes having been allotted to her
by commissioners appointed by this court, and
the administrators desiring to deliver said ne
groes into the hands of some person duly
authorized to receive them—
And whereas there has been to this court no
application for letters of guardianship for said
minor—
This is therefore to cite and admonish all
persons interested, to be and appear at my of
fice, on the first monday in March next, to
show cause, if any they have, why letters of
guardianship, for said minor, shall not be issued
to the clerk of the Superior or Inferior Court,
of this county, or to some other lit and proper
person residing therein.
Feb. 1, 1865. (6t) W. B. CARTER, Ord’y.
1 7NDER the last will and testament of Jesse
J Keaton, will be sold, before the pourt«
house door, in the town of Eatonton, on the
first tuesday in April, next, between the legal
hours of sale, one negro woman, Dafne, about
sixty vears of age.
J. W. MAPPIN, Ex’r.
Feb. 7th, 1S65. ?t
A LL persons indebted to the estate of Henry
W. Alford, late of Putnam count)', de*
ceased, are requested to make immediate pay*
ment. Those having demands against the
same, must present them, in-terma of the law.
Jan, 31,1865. (7t) J. W. HUDSON, Ex’r.
EORGI A, Putnam CouNTY.-Whereas, Mrs,
W Elizabeth A, Bonner applies tor letters of
administration on the estate ot James M, Bon
ner, deceased—
This is to cite all persons interested, to appear
at my office, within the time prescribed by law,
and show cause, if any they have, why said
letters should not be granted.
Jan. 31,1865. (6t) W. B CARTER, Ord’y.
G EORGIA, Putnam County.— Whereas, c,
E. Whiting, and M. Graybill, administra
tors of the estate of O. P. Cowart, deceased,
apply for letters of dismission from said ad
ministration— •
This is therefore to cite all persons interested,
to appear at my office, within the time pre*
scribed by law, and show cause, if any they
have, why said letters should not be granted.
WM, B. CARTER, Ordinary.
Jan, 24.1865. 6m
G EORGIA, Putnam County. — Whereas,
Jane C. Hawkins applies for letters of\id-
ministration on the estate of Wm. H. Hawkins,
deceased—
And whereas, also, Caroline A. Cochran ap
plies for letters of administration on the estate
of Bannister Cochran, deceased—
This is therefore to cite all persons interested,
to appear at my office, within the time pre
scribed by law, and show cause, if any they
have, why said letters should not be granted.
WM. B, CARTER, Ordinary,
Jan. 24, 1865. 6t
A LL persons indebted to the estate of Mary
E. Canant, late of Putnam county, dec’d.,
are requested to come forward, and settle, and
those having demands to present them iD terms
of the law. A. C. MASON, Adm’r,
Feb. 14, 1865. 7t
( 7 EORG.IA, Putnam County.—By virtue a
T an order Irom the Superior Court of said
couuty, will be sold, on the first tuesday
in April next, between the legal hours of sale,
before the court-house door of said county, a
negro woman Ailsey, about 28 years of age,
Diuah, 11 years old, Polly, 6 years old, and
Allen, a boy 1 year old—said property being
in trust for the use of Mrs. Mary L. Griggs,
and her children—sold to pay taxes, and sup-
port of cestui quo trust.
Feb. 21,1865. J. C. BARNETT,
tds Trustee,