New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-03
After the Surrender.

The terms for the surrender of Gen. John
stons Army will have reached you by telegraph from
Washington before this be brought to press The
incidents connected with sthe affair." las far as 1t has
progressed will be Of interest
i Gen Sherman had communicated 10 Gen. Johnston
the fact that his Government had ordered him to
accept the surrender Of his Gohnstons) Army and
the pleasing Information that fofty.eght hours after
the receipt of this dispatch at his picket lines, If no
answer come he should move sundry warriors against
lin.
Johnston signihed desire 10 behold again the coun
tenance OF the " Great Tecumseh," and they accord
ing met, about the hour of noon, at the house OF Mr.
James Bennett; Gen. Sherman being accompanied by
Gems. Howard and Schofeld.
The minutia Of the surrender has been placed in the
hands of Gen Scholed who will to the paroing Of
the officers and men.
There rs general Joy among the troops tonight
The only thing that be out Of the woy is the
long march that they before them and the prepara
ton Of shoe leather is everywhere apparent The Mex
lean feeling is again evident; aud il is almost wonder
ul 70 sec these men 80 long wanderers, entirely IN
ready To return TO their homes IL may be that many
have no homcsbut IT hardly probable that such
a number should be without some designated abiding
place. Gen Grant seems 10 enjoy the freedom that he
Las during his visit this quiet "Ciiy Of Oaks" lie
sros eisurey through the streets attended maybe by
Ia single staff officer and receives mceky the same SIN
cerc busting that the lot OF ordinary pedestrians in
this now very dusty town.
1t : understood that the proprietor OF the house IN
which the surrender took place, intends having his
house copyrighted to hi use and heirs, that they only
may be able tn furnish relics for the future generations
It is unkndy suggested that fence rails and pine trees
will be scarce IN this locality within short space oil
time
good story + told Of gallant Brigadier who made
a vsit to The Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at tins
place be being so much delighted that be sent his
band over the evening TO serrenade the inmates
The fact becoming known he was imporiuned to in
yite the inmates Of the Blind Asylum T. see his next
Parade
His name being much the same as the great Snowman
no lives near the corner OF broadway and Annst.. we
refrain from mentioning it, lest they be envious Of one
, another
EILPATRI X.
Gen Kilpairick's command has not been altogether
idle during these days Of truce lively trading OF
horses having been the order Of tho day not OF the
General.
The soldiers Of Johnstons army being anxious to OBJ
tain mares to return TO their homes Hitas they could
make use of them for breeding purposes--it can
hardly be supposed that Of kipatrcks cavalrymen
would object 10 respectable horse when he could OBJ
tain IT In exchange for mare somewhat advanced In
years 1t is hnted that OF the mares exchanged
were recognized by the in gray old acquaint-
auces.
RUMoR.
| There were minors in the city today that Gen.
/ Johnston had killed Hampton The story told is that
negro servant OF Hampons came into town this morn
ing aud stated that Gems Johnston and Hampton had
high words then blows, when Hampton was shot by
Johnston, who in return shot by Hampon's men.
The exact size Of the revolver not being given. 1t
con siered doubtful sory and the fact that know
that there is no truth in the story whatever, has
brought the sable individual into disrepute. he being
considered q very unreliable contraband."
The suffers about town Chose that hive been able
get their goods up) have made very good thing Of
They seem be quite convinced that the days OF
the suffer- like those Of many other earthly things are
numbered. Some jubilant with the prospect Of no
more losses by guerrilla depredaons, and say that now
the DAYS of the suter will be made by the rich harvest
that is to follow the visit OF the raymaster which party
has not shown his face in this army for many long day
THE WEED.
| While meandering about the capital day since a
long legged youth OF "a. with his guild rolled far into
his cheek attracted my attention. Have much good
tobacco herei' swell, yes, right smart We raise the
weed to sore extent fact is. have large tracts Ct
soil in the weed fact is everybody the weed with
u.s. The women use IT, that IT, since the war; and If
YOU tax em Of IT, they'll swar fore God they don't when
they got half twist behind thar tongues the very
minnie see a woman tother day, and dog bite me II
she didn't tell me that che belonged to fust family
too she'd a little quid in each nostr. and quid in her
cheek and a smoking cigar all in one tme-and I've
ehawed since was five years old. too"
All of this was delivered and emphasized with spirit
Of tobacco Juice at an un,errhed n.y. which was finally
half drowned BY copious expeetoraon, which nearly
ended the v and entirely ended the harangue by this
juvenile czenlof the old North State the subject OF
tobacco.
WHISKY.
The next subjec, brought to the Young genteman's
notice was WHISKY" which he proclaimed to DO unfit
for gentleman Of the first family TO drink, but was
good enough for "Confed. soger" any day.
The materials used in the manufacture were Qf the
f. f. N C. is to be credited) principally turpentine,
beeswaz. and honey-a nice compound, TO be sure.
The tonsoria artist though not classical. charged In
Confederate money s. for shave and 81 50 for cutting
hair This was the price Of tho more moderate bar
bers some were kind enough TO charge from sl0 to SIS
according TO the clip.
We shall be Tor tho North this letter is In
your hauds-when behold "CRooUIs."
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