Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-05-03


within the border of the States resnao,;ra
ly. p'o'''e'
Third. The recognition bv tho Evo,
1--WE OF the United States of the several
G'ate governments on their officers and
Legislatures taking the oath presented bv
the constitution Of the United States. and
"here conflicting State Governments have
resulted from the war, the Legitimacy of
an shall be submitted to the Supreme
Court OF the United States.
-. Fourth. The re-establishment of all
feueraI Coul!s in the several States with
powers as defined by the Constitution and
laws of Congress
run The people and Inhabitants Of
al states to be guaranteed as far as the
Executive can, their political rights and
iranchiSe, as well as their rights of person
ana property, as defined by the Constitu-
tion OF tho United States, and of the
States respectively.
oiNlh. The Executive authority or Gov
ernment of the United States not n dia-
iuro any OF the people by reason of the
late war, 50 long as they live in peace and
quiet, and abstain from acts of armed hos.
tiIlty, and obey the laws in existence ot
the place OF their residence.
Seventh. In general terms il ia an
houhced that the war is to cease gem
era! amnesty so far as the Executive of the
Uhlteu states can command, on condition
OF the dlsbandment Of the Confederate
armies, the distribution of arms. and the
resumption ofpeaceful persuits by officers
ana men hitherto composing said armies
Not being fully empowered by our respec.
i've principals to fullfllsthese terms we
individual ana officially pledge ourselves
10 promptly obtain authority, and will
endeaVor TO carry out the above pro
gramme.
w. 7. SHERMAN
Mayor General commanding Army of
United States in North Carolina.
j. T. JOHNSTON.
General, commanding c. $. Army in
North Carolina.
1t IS reporte that this proceeding of
General Sherman is disaporoyed
Tor the following among other reas
First. It was IN exercise of authority
not vested in General Sherman, and on IT,,
face shows that both he and Johnston
knew that Gen. Sherman had no author
V to enter into any such arrange
ments.
Second. It was practical acknowledge.
ment OF the rebel government.
lhird. 1t undertook TO re-establish
state Governments that has been over
loyal lives and immense treasure,' and
placed arms and munitions of war in
hands OF rebels at their respective capitals,
which might be used as soon as the arm
les OF the United States were disabanded.
and used to conquer and subdue loyal
States.
Fourth. BY the restoration of rebel au-
thority in their respective States thew
would be enabled to re-establish slavery.
Fifth. 1t might furnish a ground of re-
sponsbility on the part of The Federal
Government to pay the rebel debt, and
certainly subjects loyal citizens Of rebel
States to debts contracted by rebels in the
name the State.
Sixth. 1t puts in dispute the existence
OF loyal State Governments and the new
State of West Virginia, which had been
recognized by every department Of the
United States Government.
Seventh. 1t practically abolished con-
fiscaion laws, and relieved rebels of every
degree who had slaughtered our people,
from all pains and penalties for their
crimes.
Eighth. 1t gave terms that had been
deliberately, repeatedly, and solemnly re.
jected by President Lincoln; and better
terms than rebels had ever asked, in their
most prosperous condition.
Ninth. 1t formed no basis Of true and
lasting peace, but relieved rebels from the
pressure of our victories, and left them in
condition to renew their efforts to
overthrow the United States Government,
and subdue the loyal States whenever
their strength was recruited and any op.
portunity should Offer