New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-29

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that having been sent TO guard the house by the Provost
Marshal. they should extend their benign protection
over her until relieved. whether she liked their com
many OF not These. however were rare exceptions
The large majority accepted the guards with ei'ity
and most Of them treated their new protectors viii
courtesy.
During the night there was a very heavy rain. and
some citizens were enough permit the soldiers
10 lie upon their front stoops find other shelter as
best they could IN consequence Of which many were
wet TO the skin, and some took severe colds One OF
this class Of iugrates. to my certain knowledge re-
ceved se,ere reprimand from tie Assistant Provost
Marshal, WHO informed them that unless they could
treat tie guards better they would be withdrawn. The
most noted Rebels were the frs. TO apply for guards
bat all were treated alike il not intended TO dis
crmiuate. The perfect good order las prevailed
the city and very few complaints have been made at
the Provost Marshal's Office Stragglers or " Bum
mers" however found their way into the outskirts,
and pllndered End committed their customary acts OF
outrage at distances Of five or six miles from town
Breyot Brig Gen. ]. y. Stiles has been appointed
Post Commandsnt. with his brigade, the First OF the
First Division. az Provost Guard. He has his head
quarters in the capitol Col Warner of the 10th ONO
w. l. is Acting Provost. Marshal with lis office In the
rifive Governors in the capitol. Speaking OF
the Governor is stated that lie yamosed two days be-
fore the order OF Cen Sherman reached town. Had he
known Of tie existence Of this order extending protec
ton TO him and all the agents Of the State Government
is asserted tha. be would not have away. THE
wicked fee when 10 man pursucth." Vance. only FIVE
DAYS ago, made violent harangue TO the troops
at Smithfed playing the demagogue and deceiver to the
great disgust Of the soldiers and others who heard him.
His cl ef satellites skedsddied with him and they have
no, been heard Of since
JOHNsToS's ARMY.
Citizens who saw the army OF Gen. johnston retreat
lug through this day before yesterday, say that
they exhibited most haggard ragged. dirty, woe
BECOME and dispirited sight. They acted Ike men
thoroughly discouraged and Disguised with var They
were however kept under strict discipline, and obeved
their commanders with the aacrity Of good solners.
They have great respect for and confidence m Gen.
Johnston Wcll.nioImed citizens here believe, from
their knowledge Of Gen Johnstons character and ante
oedcnis that he win not continue the contest longer
DOW that It Is hopeless 10 do 90 and that his prudence
humanity and good judgment VIII lead lin TO iolie"
Lee example and surrender.
Mr. Holden. the well known Peace and Union candi-
date Ut the late Gubernatonal election remarked TO
ne today IN reply to my question as 70 what kind OF
man Gen Johnston was lie n hieh.tonel and hu.
name gentleman. Sir and, depend npon H. be VIII not
sacrifice tie liyes Of bis and the country desc
lated by cor inning ftulress struggle
The cavalry Of Kipitrck, soon e. the infantry had
fairly become installed in .le city pushed on in pursuit
OF the Rebel cAyairy Of Wheeler and Hampton, which
was co,eri4g Johrsion's rear tic Hlsborolea
Road 81 Il accounts they had pushed ont y miles.
10 Durham, -la.on.
,APIUnI oP A poETIoS OF 4 wAG0S-TnAIN.
To-day We losi some ~ wagons belonging TO the sup
ply train Of the Twcniyti!ri Corps. which was over
taken while coming up on the smithheli Road by a
parry Of Rebel cavalry wearing Union uniforms, and
turned OF upon road where 10 OF the teams IN.
htchei and carried ofihe wagons being len standing
10 tire road.
FLAG or TRUCE FROM CEN. JoHNsToS-IHL LleHi
EETAkING
SATURDAY. April Is is65.-Lste last evening a
courier fom Gen. Fitzpatrick arrived at tho beGdquar.
ter. OF Gen. sherman bringing important message
from Gen. Jolnston-uGderstood 10 be nothing less
than request from the commander OF the Rebel army
to have armst!ce. and conference with Cen sLer.
man. with reference 20 surrender Of bis command.
and asking what terms would be granted.
The army was already under orders 10 move; but
after portion o! the Corps lad broken camp aud be
gun 10 move they were suddenly ordered back again.
heavy rain which set in early in the morning was
supposed TO account for the interruption in the march
The news OF the flag OF truce. however, soon spread
among the troops which explained the mystery. Gen
Sherman was never known TO pause IN his march icI
rain or muddy roads.
Gen. Shermsn dispatched Col Mccoy Of his stan
with letter in answer 20 Gen. Johnston. What lis
preee contents were is not yet known but II was re
ported 10 be an offer 10 receive the surrender OF the
army Of Gen Johnston upon substantially The saai'
terms as those accorded BY Gen. Grant to Gen. Lee
There has been the greatest eagerness among officers
and troops to understand the nature Of negotiation
going on; but they in safe hands, and genera
eeng peryades the entire army that fighting Is over
and peace lasting aud glorious. about TO dawn GLORY
To G cd in the highest earth peace good VIII TO men
as,en 10 close in hope Of finding an opportunity u
send this dispatch The telegraph is In working ordei
10 Beaufort which puts the military authorities wiih
% hours reach Of Fortress Monroe and Washington.
The railroad will be in running order to Godsooiougi
by Sunday. or Monday Ut flrthest.
Hopefully yours. T.
Waiting for Negotiations - HenRio"'
! Services ON the 1Oth - Johnston u