, 1865-05-05
Eastern n rs.
News of ApriI ooh.

Washington, April 22.-As reports have been
in circulation of correspondence between Gems.
Johnston and Sherman, the memorandum or ba-
sis of what was agreed upon and the result is as
follows
Memorandum or basis ofagreement made this
18th day of April, 1865, near Durham Station,
N. c., by and between Gen. Johnston, command
ing the Confederate army, and Maj. Gen. Sher-
man, commanding army of the United States, in
North Carolina, both present. First; The Con-
federate armies, now in the field, to maintain
their statu quo until notice is given by the COM
manding General of either, when a reasonable
time, say 48 hours, might be allowed.
Second The Confederate armies now in ex-
istence to be disbanded and conducted to their
several State capitals, there to deposit their
arms and public property in the State arsenal,
and each officer and man to- execute and file an
agreement to cease from aC of war and abide
the action of both State ant Federal authority.
The number of arms and the munitions of war
to be reported to the Chief of Ordnance at
Washington City, subject to, the future action
of the United States, and inSthe meantime to be
used solely to maintain peafH and order within
the borders of the States respectively.
Third. Recognition by the Executive of the
United States of the several State governments
and then officers and Legislatures, upon taking
the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the
United States, and when conflicting State gov
ernments have resulted from the war, the legit-
imacy of which shall be submitted to the Su-
preme Court of the United Sts.:.es.
/ Fourthi 4.e-establishment of Federal courts
Il the several States, with powers as defined by
the Constitution and laws of Congress.
Fifth: The people and Inhabitants of all the
States to be guaranteed, SO far as the Executive
can, their political rights and franchises, as
well as their rights of pensn and property as
defined by the Constitution ortne United States
and of the States respectively.
: Sixth The Executive authority of the Uni
ted States Government is not to disturb any of
the people, by reason of the late war, so long as
they live in peace and quiet abstaining from ac-
tions of armed hostility and obey the laws in
existence in any place of their residence.
Seventh In general terms, this was to have
declared general amnesty, so far as the Execu-
tive power of the United States can command,
or on condition of the Confederate armies re-
turning to their homes, and the resumption of
peaceful pursuits by the officers and men hth-
erto composing said armies. ..
Not being fully empowered by our respective
principals to fulfill these terms, we individually
and officially pledge ourselves promptly to OBJ
tain the necessary authority and to carry out
the above programme. Ell sarr--
The above was signed by W. 7. Sherman,
| Commanding u S, Army in North Carolina, and
| by j. E. Johnston, commanding E. S. Army in
North Carolina.
Washington, April 22.-Within the last four
days number of Marylanders and Washingto-
mans, who went South at the beginning of the
rebellion-incuding prominent citzens-have
returned to this city. They were with Lees ar
my, and were allowed to return to their homes,
according to the cartel. Some of them are yet
bitter in their feelings, and express their inten-
tion to return to the South, when exchanged,
and if necessary, again raise their hands against
our flag, Most of them, however, admit that
| the South is overpowered and the at an end,
and are glad to get home again.
Washington, April 23.--The proceedings of
Gen. Sherman are disapproyed of for the fol-
| lowing, among other reasons
| lst. 1t was the exercise of authority not vest
ed in Sherman, and on its face shows that both
he and johnson had no authority to enter into
any such arrangement.
I'd 1t was practical acknowledgement of
the rebel Government. uI
3D. It undertook to establish the rebel State
Government which has been overthrown at the
sacrifice of many thousand loyal lives and treas
uIe and placed arms and munitions of war in
the hands of rebels at their respective capitals,
which might be used as soon as the u S. forces
should be disbanded, and used to conquer and
subdue loyal States
4th. BY restoration of rebel authorities in
their respective States, they would be enabled
to re-establsh slavery. .
9th. 1t might furnish ground for the respon-
sibility by the Federal Government to pay the
rebels debt, and certainly subject loyal citizens
of the rebel States to the payment Of debts con-
/ tracted by rebels, in the name of States.
9Th. 1t disputes the existence of loyal State
! Government and the new State of West Virginia
which has been recognized by every department
of the .. s. Government.
7th. Il practically abolished the coniscation
/ laws; and relieved the rebels of every degree,
| (who slaughtered our people) from all pains and
penalties for their crimes.
sth. 1t gave terms that have been deliber-
ately, repeatedly and solemnly rejected by Pres
| ident Lincoln, and better terms than the rebels
had ever asked In their most prosperous condi-
ton. l'
9th. 1t framed no base of peace, but relieved
the rebels from the pressure of our victories,
and left them in a condition to renew their eff
/ forts to overthrow the new State Governments
and subdue loyal States whenever their strength
should be recruited and opportunity should Of
fer.
Sherman's Order to his Troops.
Raleigh, N. c., April l9.-The General COM
manding announces to the army the suspension
| of hostilities and the agreement with Gene
raj Johnston and his officers, which, when for
mally ratified, will make peace from the Poto-
mac to the Rio Grande. Until absolute peace
is arranged, the line passing through Tyrrel
Mountain Hill, Durham's Station and West
Point, on the Neuse, will separate the two ar
mics. Each commander will group his corps
entirely with view to comfort. Military dis
cipline must still be maintained The General
hopes and believes that in very few days it
will be his good fortune to conduct you all to
your homes. The fame of this army for cour-
! age, industry and discipline is admitted all over
the world. Let each officer and man see that it
is not stained by any act of vulgarity, rowdy-
! ism and petty crimes. Cavalry will patrol in