Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-05-05
TIE NEWS.

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informed thatthe arrangement entered In
to between himself and Gen Sherman was
d~isapproved by the national authorities,
promptly determined to surrender on the
same terms upon which Lee surrendered
his army. His surrender, which was
made to General Sherman, includes all
armed and organized forces in the field
"a far west as the western boundary of
the State of Georgia. In addition to this
surrender, others on a smaller scale have
taken place in Tennessee, Kentucky, and
southwestern Virginia, which leaves the
only forces east of the Mississippi to be
disposed of those under Dick Taylor,
operating in Mississippi and Alabama,
and last accounts represented that Taylor
was negotiating with a view of surrender
ing his forces also. Information from
Texas is to the effect that Kirby Smith,
commander of that department, will fol-
low che example of the other command
ers, which will entirely dispose of the
rebel armies.
The war is regarded by the Government
officials as already ended, and the larger
DIOpOkb10u VI OuI AOLCC5 Will NC mA0NOACA
out and discharged as soon as it can be
done. The Army of the Potomac will
be disbanded at Washington, that of
Sherman at Richmond.
Orders have been issued from the Wan
Department for the immediate discharge
of large numbers of persons employed in
various ways in the military service
--Ia11 za~vsooa - ~ lonrar ro0nSra1. 4Or
the discharge Of steamers used as trans
ports, the stoppage Of the manufacture of
arms and ammunition, and the purchase of
supplies of all kinds als0 for the dis
charge of convalescents in hospitals, SUI
perfous officers, and prisoners of war
who are willing to take the oath of allie
glance. 1t is estimated that the carrying
out of this order will effect a reduction
of expenses to the extent of nearly one
million dollars per day.
It having been satisfactorily ascertain
edthat JEFF. Davis and the rebel emissa-
ries who have made their headquarters in
Canada the last two years, were privy to
the assassination of the President, a
proclamation has been issued declaring
them fugitive criminals, and offering a
large reward for their apprehension. At
last acoounts Davis was in South Caro-
lima, with our cavalry close upon his
track, and the Canada party were report
ed as about to leave fer Europe.
All the parties directly concerned in
the murder Of the President, and plot
to assassinate the Vice President and
members of the Cabinet, have been ar
rested with the exception of tive, and
their trial before a military commission
is to commence Immediately. One of the
parties implicated has made a full con-
fession.
Benz. G.. Harris, the noted rebel Con-
gresham from southern Maryland, has
been arrested and is now on trial before
a court-martial, for harboring and aiding
rebel paroled soldiers, and advising them
to disregard their parole and continue to
war against the government. The evil
dence of his guilt seems to be clear and
conclusive.
Gold has reached the low point of 40
cents premium, and there is little pros
pect of its getting much higher.
The certainty of peace has caused an
enormous demand for Government
Bonds, and the present loan is being alb
sorbed atthe rate flour to seven millions
a day.
Stephen R. Mallory, formerlya U. S.
Senator from Florida, and rebel Secreta
ry Of the Navy, surrendered a few days
since to the commandant at Pensacola,
and is now in custody. The rebel Gov
ernOr of Florida (Milton) committed sui
eide last week at his residence in that
State.