The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1865-04-12
GLORIOUS IENSl

UEUuAUUU lsI y .
Last week We had the pleasure of anaoun-
cling that Richmond was taken; this week
we have the still greater pleasure in amoun.
cling the occupation Of Petersburg by cur
army; and the greatest pleasure of all in an
noghcing that Lee and his entire army have
surrendered to General Grant LET ALL
REJOICE,
The following dispatch from Secretary
Stanton, to Hon John A. Bingham, rccciv-
ed this day, Monday, gives the glorious
news; .E.
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 8, 1865.
Hon John A. Bingham: This department
hag received the official report of the sm1en-
der this day of Gen. Lee and his army to
Lieut. Gen. Grant on the terms proposed
by Gen. Grant, f. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of War.
Head Quarters Army of the Y. s.,
April 9, LAO j. NJ.
To Hon. Il. NJ. Stanton; Gen. Lee sur
rendered the Army of Northern Virginia
this afternoon upon terms proposed by my
self The accompanying additional cores
pondence will show the conditions fully.
'.' y. S. GRANT.
Head Quarters Army Northern Va,
April 9, 1865.
Lieut.. Gen. Z. s, Grant, General: | re-
celved your note of April Sth, this morning
onthe picket line, whittier ! had come to
meet you to ascertain definitely what terms
were embraced in your proposition Of yes
terday with reference to the surrender Of this
army | now request an interview in accor-
dance with the offer contained in your letter
of Yesterday for that purpose.
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
10y r. Il. LEE.
April 9, 1865.
Gen, R. T. Lee, commanding G. S. A:
Your,iote ofthis day is just this moment re-
ceived 10 a. NJ. In consequence of my ha-
wing passed from the Richmond and Lynch
burgh road to the Farmville and Lynchburg
road, | am at this writing about four miles
west Of Walter Church, and will push for
ward to the front for the purpose ot>meetlng
you Notice to be sent to me OH this road
where you wish the interview to take place,
=. Respectfully your obedient servant, !.
u. S. GRANT
'.. Appomatax Court House,
..... .. April 9, 1865.
Gen r. i. Lee, commanding Z. S. A.:
In accordance with the substance OF my
letter to you, of the Sth inst, / propose to
receive the surrender of the army of N. W.
Virginia on the following terms, viz: Rolls
CT all the officers and men to be given to of
ficers, and men to be made on duplicate,
one copy to be given to an officer designated
L. +bon 10 10 ro+,i,,nl 1x- p,,nh ntT
Ger as you may designate; the officers to
arms against the government Of the u. 5.
unit! properly exchanged, and each compa-
ny Or regimental commander sign a like pa
role for the men of their command. The
arms, artillery and public property to be
parked and shocked and turned over to the
officers appointed by,me to receive them
This will not embrace the side arms OF the
officers nor their private horses or baggage.
This done, each officer and man will be al
lowed to return to their homes, not to be
disturbed by the q. $. army SO long as they
observe their parole and the laws III force
where they reside
Very respectfully,
....... L. s.. GRANT,
lid. Quar-. Army Northern Virginia,
.| April ., 1865.
Lieut.. General q. S. Grant: Gencral-I
have received your letter Of Sth containing
the terms of surrender of the army Of Nor
: thern Virginia, as proposed by you, AS
they are substantially the same.as those ex-
pressed In your letter of the 8th instant,
they are accepted Il will proceed to desig-
nate the proper officer to carry the stipula-
tions into effect
Very respectfully,
!. y Z; 81 Your obedieIlt servant,
Il. h. LEE,
VI, Commanding T. s. 4.
: General Lee: Your note of yesterday is
i received. AS / have no authority to treat
, on the subject of peace the meeting propo-
sed for 10 clock, A. NJ. to-day could lead
to no good, | will state, however, General,
that ! am equally anxious for. peace with
yourself; and the whole North entertains the
same feeling The terms upon which peace
. can be had are well understood by the South
laying down their arms, they will hasten
to most desirable extent to save thousands
efhuman liyes and hundreds of millions Of
property not yet destroyed. Sincerely ho-
ping that all Of our difficulties may be settled
without the loss Of another life, subscribe
myself very respectfully your obedient SER
= want, U. s. GRANT,
~ Lieutenant General U. s. A.
War Department, Washington, ID. G.,
April 6--9-3U p NJ.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant Thanks to Almighty
God for the great victory With which be has
crowned you and the gallant army under
your command. The thanks of this Depart
ment, and Of the people of the United Statea,
their reverence ard honor have been deser.
we'd and will be rendered to you and the
brave and gallant officers and soldiers of
yoSr. army for all time. f~
y p e. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War
War Department, Washington,
April 9, 10 r NJ.
Orlered that salute Of one hundred guns
be fred 1T the Head Quarters Of every army
snl navy department, and every folt and az
sxna!liu che LIFTED States; andat the Militsry.