Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25

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The counties of Prince George, Charles, and
St. Marys, in the State Of Maryland, have,
during the whole war been noted for their hos
tilty to the government and their protection to
the Rebel Blockade runners Rebel spies and
every species Of public enemlcs, The murderers
OF the President were harbored there before the
murder and Booth fed in that direction. 1t he
escapes it will be owing to Rebel accompllceS IN
that region. The military commander Of this
department will surely take measures to bring
these rebel sympathzers and accomplces In the
murder to a sense OF their criminal conduct.
| H. NJ. STANTON, Sec OF War.
WARRINGTON, April 22,-As reports have
been in.crculation of correspondence between
Gems Johnston and Sherman, the memoranda
or basis Of what was agreed upon between these
two Generals, and the results are as follows
Memorandum or basis Of agreement made
this 18th day Of April, 1860, near Durham
Station, in the State Of North Carolina, by and
between Gen. Joseph Il, Johnston, commanding
Confederate army, and Major General William
I. Shel man, commanding army al the United
States in North Carolina, both present.
First, The contending armies now in the field
are 70 maintain their statu quo until notice Is
given by the Commanding General of either one
70 it's opponent and reasonable time, say ~
hours, allowed.
Second, The Confederate armies now 10 exist
ence are to be disbanded and conducted to their
several State capitals, there to deposit their arms
and public property in the State arsenal, and
each officer and man to execute and lille an agree
ment 10 cease from all acte OF war, aud to ABIDE
by the action OF both State and Federal authority.
The number OF arms and munitions OF war are
TO be reported to the Chief OF Ordnance, al
Washington City, subject to a future acton oil
the Congress OF the United States, and ~ the
meantime to be used solely TO maintain peace
and order within the borders OF the States le-
EFFECTIVELY.
Third, Tho recognition by tbs Executive Of
tho United States OF the several State Govern
ments on their officers and Legislatures taking
the oath prescribed by the Constitution OF the
United States, and where conflicting STATE
Governments have resulted from war, the leglt
macy OF all shall be submitted to the Supreme
Courtof theUnited States
Fourth, The establishment Of all Fedora
courts in the several States with powers as de
fned by he Constitution and laws OF Conerts
Fph, The people and inhabitants OF al
States Il. be guaranteed, 80 far as the hxecu!iv
can, their political rights and lranchs's,as vel
as their rights Of person and property, as de
fined by the Constitution Of the United States
and Of their states respectively.
Siih, The Executive authority oil tho govern
ment Of the United States shall not disturb
any of tho people by reason of The late war, q
long as they live in peace and quiet, and abstain
from acts Of armed hostility and obey laws II
existence at any place of their residence.
Seventh, Ia general terms, tho war 10 ce4s,
and a general amnesty, 10 far as the executive
power OF the United States can Command, or OIL
condition Ul the dlsbandm0nt OF the COnlederat
army, u distribution OF the arms, and resump
tion of peaceful pursuits by the officers and mel
US hitherto composing SAID armies.
Not being fully empowered by our RESPECTIVE
principals to fulfill these terms, we individual
and officially pledge ourselves to promptly Oh
tain the necessary authority aud to carry gu
the above programme.
W. 7. SHERMAN, Maj. Gen.
com' d'g U. 5. A, in North Carolina
I j. f. JoHNsrcN.
This proceeding Of Gen. Sherman was unaE
proved Tor the following reasons
Fra, 1t was tho exercise Of an authort
not vested in Sherman and on ito face SHOW
both he aud Johnston Knew that he SHERMAN
had no authority to enter into any sucn arrange
ment.
, Second, Ii was a Practical acknowledged
, on this part Of the rebel government.
( Thud, 1t undertook to re-estlbllsh rebel Sa
governments that had been oyerthIown at "a
rifce OF many thousands Of loyal lives and IN
mense treasure, and placed arms aud muuitioI
a oil war ia the hands vi the rebels at their respc
}. tive capitals, which nigh be used as soon n Il
Q armies ot the United states were disbanded,
conquer and subdue lo)a State.
, Fourth, BY the restofa ion Of rebel authori
!. in their respective States they would be onab
h to establish slavery.
FDth, IL might furnsh gIound OF respOn'
p bihty by the Federal Government T. pay /
rebel debt, and certainly subject loyal citz,
i OF rebel states TO pay tho debts contracted
N the rebels in the name OF The state.
d Slrth, ltput IN dispute the existence Of 10y
ar State Governments and the new STATE OF We
IA ern Virginia, which had been recognized
every Department Of tho United States Cove
meut
Serenth, 1t practically abolished the confs
ton laws and relieved The rebels oil every deg
} who had slaughtered our people, from all pa
and penalties for their crimes.
Eighth, 1t gave terms that had been DELHI
~ atey, repeatedly, and solemnly rejected
o. President lincoln, and better terms Than
cr rebels ever asked in their most prosperous C
rd dition.
'se Ninth, 1t formed no basis Of trre and last
peace, but relieved the reb-ls from the press
Tor Of our victories and left them IN u condition
,es renew their efforts to overthrow the Uni
M States Government and subdue loyal states, W
ever their strength was recruited and an OPT
be tunity should offer.
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