The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-04-28

''S"'So INh COilluldnAl, Oll COlUlJlOn OI
the disbandment Of Confederate ar
mics, the cessation Of arms. and the
resumption of peaceful pursuits, 10y
officers and men hitherto Composing
the said armies. Notbeing fully EN-.
powered by our respective principals
to fulfil these terms, we individually
and officially pledge ourselves to
promptly obtain the necessary au.
thority, and to carry out the above
programme.
(Signed) W. +. SHERMAN,
Major.G Gen. commanding army United
States forces in South Carolina. By.
j. f. JOHNSTON, .
Gen. commanding Confederate States
Army In North Cal olina.
This proceeding of Gen Sherman
was unapproved for the following,
amoug other reasons:
First, 1t was an exercise OF au.
thority not vested in Gen. Sherman,
and its face shows that both he and
Johnston knew he (Gcn Sherman
had no authority to- enter into any
snch arrangement
Second, 1t was practical acknowl-
tcdgment of the rebel Government.
Third, It undertook to re. cstab
/ lish the rebel State Governments that
had been overthrown at the sacrifice
of many thousand loyal lives and an
immense treasure, and placed the
arms and munitions of war in the
hands of the rebels ut their respcc-
tive capitals, which might be used as
soon rs the armies of the United
States were disbanded, and used to
conquer aud subduc the loyal States.
Fourth--By the restoration of the
rebel authority in their respective
States they would. be enabled to re-
establish slavery.
Fifth, 1t might Furnish q ground
of responsibility by the Federal Gov
ernment to pay the rebel debt, and
certainly subjects the loyal citizens of
the repcl States to the debt contract.
ed by the rebels in the name of the
State.
Sixth, 1t put in dispute the exist
ence Of the loyal State Governments
and the new State of West Virginia,
which had been recognized by every
department of the Uunited States
Government
Seventh, 1t practically abolished
the confiscation laws, and relieved
the rebels of every degree, who had
slaughtered our people, from all the
pains and penalties for their crimes.
Eighth. 1t gave terms that had been
deliberately, repeatedly and solemnly
rejected 10y President Lincoln, and
better terms than the rebels had ever
asked in their most prosperous cou-
Idition.
Ninth, 1t formed no basis of true
and lasting peace, but relieves the
rebels from the pressure Of our vic
tories, and left them in a condition to
renew their effort To overthrow the
United States Government, aud sub
due the loyal States, whenever their
strength was recruited. and an op.
opportunity should offer.
The Official dispatches announcing
that General Sherman had assumed
extraordinary powers, and concluded.
as far rs he could do it. terms ofpoace
with the rebel General johnston,
will astound the public, and spread
throughout the entire North II feeling
Of righteous Indignation. IL will he
a relief, however, to learn that Gen
sherman : proceedings have been
disapproved ut Washington. and that
General Grant has been sent 70 direct
affairs in North Carolina General
Sherman was so confident hc had fix
Il matters mp that he issued an order
to his army-on the 18Th, announcing
that in a few days there would be
peace from the Potomac to tho Rio
Grande; ard the soldiers would 90
home. When he hears from Wash
ington, he will he more disappoined,
we presume, than Joe Johnston
of JEFF. Davis, for we have no idea
that either of the latter, expected the
confirmation of the Johnston -Shcr-
man treaty. The rebels gain time.
however, and this will enable jeff.
Davis to make tracks with his booty,
unless extraordinary vigilence is ex-
erciscd on the Mississippi. 1t is won
derful how suddenly men fall from
lofty positions, in these war times.
A letter from Newbern, states that
owing to the "armistice, news of the
assassination was kept
from the army for two days. The
former was coldly received by the
soldiers, and the latter caused the
greatest indignation. The soldiers
are all right. They carry bayonets
that think, are American citizens, and
are not disposed to see the fruits of
their hard earned victories kicked
over by one man. They will feel bet
Ter when Grant smashes the armistice
and moves upon the enemy's works.
With unconditional surrender, and no
amnesty for rebel leaders, inscribed
upon his banner,
The City Council of Toronto passed
, resolution of sympathy with the
United States in our deep atiiiction,
aud recommended a suspension of
business during the hours prescribed
for the Presidents funeral. There
,xoo o,,n man i, tho Council hasa