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The Daily Dispatch: July 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The late peace movement. (search)
orth. As might be supposed, Richmond only suggests thoughts of war. Its streets are almost deserted; women, cripples, and soldiers alone give life to the thoroughfares of the rebel capital. Many stores are, however, kept open, and there is some business, but nothing in comparison to the activity before the war. Everything looks warlike, and everybody seems intent only upon the great struggle now in progress. Col. Jaquess, during his visit, had several interviews with Judah P Benjamin, Secretary of State, Mr. Ould, Commissioner of Exchange, and with other rebel dignitaries and authorities. From them all he received the kindest attention. As he took leave of President Davis last Monday, Mr. Davis took Col. Jaquess's hands in both his, pressed them warmly and cordially, and said that, leaving out of view the present struggle, he had the highest respect for the Colonel's character and arms. On Monday night Col Jaquess and his companion returned to, Gen Grant's he