Posted on 02/03/2025 6:16:43 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
Special Dispatch to the New-York Times.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 2.
Secretary SEWARD, early this morning, telegraphed the President from Fortress Monroe, that his presence was needed immediately. Upon receipt of this dispatch, the President proceeded in a special car to Annapolis, where a Government vessel was awaiting to convey him to Fortress Monroe. Speculation is rife as to the meaning of this departure of the President to confer with the rebel Commissioners. Many infer that it is preliminary to peace; others, again, who are well informed, believe that the entire affair will end, for the present in no adjustment of our national difficulties.
Dispatches to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 2.
At 11 o'clock this morning, President LINCOLN left Washington by a special train for Annapolis, at which place he arrived at 2 P.M., and embarked on the steamer Thomas Colyer for Fortress Monroe, which place he will reach at 1 to-morrow morning.
Information received from Fortress Monroe to-night states that the Southern Commissioners on Tuesday morning were on board Gen. GRANT's dispatch-boat, the Mary Martin, awaiting the President's order as to whether they should proceed to Washington.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 2.
The Star has issued an extra in regard to the movements of President LINCOLN. It says:
"To-day, at 11 o'clock, President LINCOLN left Washington by a special train, for Annapolis, for the purpose, it is understood, of joining Secretary SEWARD at Fortress Monroe or City Point, to hold an interview with the rebel deputation, Messrs. A.H. STEPHENS, R.M.T. HUNTER, and JOHN A. CAMPBELL.
President LINCOLN took his departure in a special car drawn by engine No. 18, which was placed upon the road at a few moments' notice, by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The President was accompanied by only one of the attaches
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