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The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
s by them. Mr. Clark, of Missouri, had good reason to believe the passage of this resolution was unnecessary, as the probabilities were very strong that there would speedily be a general exchange of prisoners. The resolution was adopted. A resolution, offered by Mr. Garland, of Arkansas, fixing Monday, February 20th, as the day for the adjournment of Congress sine die, lies over under the rules. Mr. Bell, of Georgia, offered a resolution inviting Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, our returned peace commissioners, to address the members of Congress and the people generally on the subject of substitute of the country and the duties of the hour, in the Capitol Square, at such time as they may select. Adopted. Mr. Aiken, of Georgia, introduced a bill to receive volunteer troops for the war. Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. H. W. Bruce, of Kentucky, offered a resolution instructing the Committee on Ways and Means to inquire why our soldiers i
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], Washington's Dying words. (search)
Jr., of Amherst. On motion of Mr. Christian, of Augusta, at one o'clock the Senate resolved into secret session. House of Delegates. Mr. McCue, of Augusta, introduced a preamble and resolution, inviting Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, the returned commissioners, to address the House of Delegates, in their representative capacity, on the result of their mission to Fortress Monroe, and their interview with Lincoln and Seward, and inviting the members of the State Senate, Housepon the table. Mr. Tomlin offered a resolution, which was agreed to instructing the Finance Committee to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the Public Guard of Richmond, and reporting a bill creating a substitute. Mr. Deane, of Campbell, introduced a resolution fixing the day of adjournment sine die on the 23d of February, which lies over under the rules. A resolution of thanks to Major-General William Mahone, of Virginia, his officers and men, for conspicuous gallantry du
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
successful, and, pending present conferences, it is not probable that any Congressional action will be taken in reference to the matter. A telegram from the Army of the Potomac gives an account of the arrival of Messrs. Stephens, Hunter and Campbell in the Yankee lines. The request, under flag of truce, for admission was forwarded to headquarters. It says: Owing to General Grant's absence from City Point, no reply could be sent immediately, but the matter was referred to Washington,rs were here assembled, anxious to get a glimpse of the strangers; and when the train started, loud cheers again greeted them. On arriving at City Point, they were taken to Grant's headquarters, where they spent the night. Messrs. Stephens and Campbell looked much emaciated and careworn, but Mr. Hunter looked hale and hearty, as did Colonel Hatch. The latter conducted the negotiations in his usual agreeable and happy manner. The only allusion made to our difficulties was the hope expresse
The Daily Dispatch: February 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
at the President of the United States was disposed to confer, informally, with unofficial agents that might be sent by me, with a view to the restoration of peace, I requested the Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, the Hon. R. M. T. Hunter and the Hon. John A. Campbell to proceed through our lines, and to hold conference with Mr. Lincoln, or such persons as he might depute to represent him. "I herewith submit, for the information of Congress, the report of the eminent citizens above named, showinislation. "Of all the correspondence that preceded the conference herein mentioned, and leading to the same, you have heretofore been informed. "Very respectfully, "Your obedient servants, "Alexander H. Stephens. "R. M. T. Hunter, "J. A. Campbell. General Breckinridge Secretary of War. The appointment by the President of General John C. Breckinridge-as Secretary of War, was on yesterday confirmed by the unanimous vote of the Confederate Senate. General Breckinridge enters up