The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1863-07-10

anu they conyerscd freely with Ur-
ion officers.
One Of the messengers said iron
enough had been thrown into the ci-
ty to stock immense foundries and
build monuments for all citizens and
soldiers who had fallen.
When Smith returned, the messen-
gers were again blindfolded and CON
Quoted to safe point from which they
could enter their own lines.
The rebel General saw fit to init
mate that an unnecessary effusion OF
blood and loss of lives might be pre-
vented liy a1mief cessation of hostil-
tiles, during which commissioners
might be appointed to agree on terms
Tor the surrender of the city. He al
SO intimated that he could the city to
an indefinite period.
Grants reply was very brief, saying
Pemberton had it in his power stop
bloodshcd Commissioners were un-
necessary, rs the only stipulations he
could accept were unconditional sur
render. 1t concluded with deserv-
ed tribute to the bravery and endu-
rance Of the rebel garrison, and said
il they surrendered they should all
be treated with the courtesy due pris-
oners of war.
The rebel messenger had not been
gone long when Pcmhertm sent
again, asking n personal interview
with Grant, which was promptly
granted.
At 3 =. M., same day, conference
took place about midway between the
fronts of the contending forces. 1t
was Witnessed by thousands of Fed
eral and rebel soldiers, who for the
first time in weeks showed themselves
with impunity above the rifle pits and
during all these weeks they had been
within five yards of each other. Grant
came slowly to the place of rendez-
vous, smoking cigar and apparently
the only meXcitcd person in the vast
assemblage. Pembcrton first remark
ell that he had been present when
different fortrcsses surrendered to the
Federal arms in the Mexican war III
these the enemy were granted terms
conditions, dc. He thought his ar.
my as well entitled to tavors as Il for.
eign foe.
Grant listened, thon proposed 6
private conversation, to which Penn
bcrton agreed, and the two General.
stepped aside What was said during
the conference can only be judgec
from results. After n little more than
an hour terms were agreed upon, ant
the rebels surrendered. 1t was ar
ranged that the Federal forces SHOULD
enter mt 10 \. NJ, the next day-July
4th. The rebels were all to cparol
ed on the spot, officers allowed TO re-
tain their horses, and four days RI
tions to he taken from the rebc
stores. Prisoners liable to exchange
numbering from 10000 to 10000, 10y
this arrangement fell into Grant,
hands. along with small arms, forts
deicnces, DC.
Cannon are plenty and in quality
equal to the best in the c onledcracy
At 10 \. NJ, on the 4th, Gen
Stccrs division marched into anC
garrisoncd the city with the bands
playing the national airs, The flag
! was soon seen above buildings where
of late only the ensigns met the breeze
and Nicksgurg was in loyal poses,
sions had been taken of the city, Col
! Markland made his entrance, took
charge of postoliicc and agreed tc
establish Federal mail routes with
the rest OF the world, "Bully for
! Grant
WAsHISGToN, July 6th.-The news
from the recent battles continue to be
Of the most cheering character. Pris-
oucr, and descrers are constantly
coming in our lines. The enemy have
lost Of the latter over G.000, and the
number is increasing. No correct re-
ports of the killed and wounded have
yet been made out, and the figures
given are only estimates. General
Meade is fully alive to the cmcriicncy
of the hour. Details from the army
indicate the capture of wagons and
guns belonging TO the rebels. Hook.
er, who is here, thinks Lee cannot cs
cape, as the river has already riser
sufficiently to prevent it without the
aid of arms.
Gen. StOneman had an interview
with the Secretary of War to-day, anC
is to receive orders to join the Army
of the Potomac.
General Couch telegraphs that thC
Potomac river is rapidly rising.
No more sick and wounded were tC
be sent East from the Washington
hospitals, but the wounded from the
battlefield will be sent toPhiladclphi;
and other Eastern hospitals.
The dispatch Of jeff Davis are
even more decisive in their disap
proval of Lees plan than heretofore
J stated. Davis says that Lee, having
undertaken the movement on his owl
, responsibility, must eXtricate himsel
as best he can.
The rain yesterday will probabl,
increase the rise in the Potomac to
, frcshet, which will render it impassa
| bic by Lee except by bridges. In
t formation received to-day, says al
E the bridges below Hancock have bee
4 destroyed. The mountain passe
r leading to Hancock are all in our pos
, SnGsinn Tho enemy can only Uc