The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-18
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Tho Real Surrender OF
Kirby Smith.
The Last big Gun" Of the
Rebels in Our Hands.
OCCUPATION OF GALVESTON
The Surrender Made by General Smith to
Captain Sands, Of the Navy.
Tho Rebel Governor Of Texas Calls His Legis.
latufe Together and Appeals to His
Soldiers to Preserve Social Order
Tho Texas Heroes Obey by Steal
ing All the Government
Property to be Found.
The Right Spirit Manifested BY tho
subjugated,
&ey &C., &c.
The Right Spirit Manifested by tho
subjugated,
&e., &C., ke.


,Ae., &C., &c.
Our Galveston Corrsspondence.
GALVESTON, Texas, Juno Z, 1895.
On the ID Of June Brigadier General T. G. Davis,
United States Volunteers accompanied by the rebel
Generals E. Kirby Smith and J. Bsnkhead Magruder,
received board the United States steamer Fort
Jackson, Captain B. +. Sands commanding Third
division Of West Gulf squadron of Galveston where the
articles Of surrender of the Trans Mississippi forces
signed by General Smith The rebel officers were sent
into tho harbor the next morning by Captain SANDS in
Of the vessels OF the squadron That day and tho
next were employed In sounding out and buoyng the bar
and channel.
On the 9th inst Captain Sands transferred his divi-
sonal flag TO the light draught Cornubla and
followed by the Preston proceeded into the harbor and
landed In Galveston accompanied by Commander T. H.
Stevens, Of the Oneida; Commander Downes, Of the
Grand Gulf and Lieutenant Commander n. Wilson, with
Orderly Wicket Chief Quartcrmaser Knight and Cox
swain Kelly in charge Of the colorx They
tho wharf by Major Van Hantcn, Of Texas and con.
ducted 10 the ofice Of the Mayor Of Galveston O. H.
Leonard followed by large crswd Of citizens who had
assembled on the wharf Captain Sands was welcomed
by the Mayor who, after being informed Of the object
Of this VISIT viz Ito hoist the flag Of the Union the
public property addressed the people, and hoped they
would receive tho visitors in the same friendly spirit
as he had done. Captain Sands then made q few re-
marks TO the assembled citizens 70 the effect that he had
confidence in their orderly and quiet demeanor that he
felt satisfaton at the peaceful spirit with which they
| again cane under tho protecting folds Of the old
| flag; that he came among them unarmed and with
| out guard and glad 70 nnd his confidence
had not been misplaced. Tho party upon this went
the Custom House. accompanied by the Mayor and Major
Van Hantan md Cbief Oua RI asfer KNIGHT of tbs
Fort Jackson had the honor Of unfurng the Stars and
Stripes In Texas once more, amid the good ordor and
quiet conduct Of large cOncourse Of spectators The
officers took OF their swords and, leaving the color
guard in charge Of the Custom House, walked about tho
city. In the afternoon the divisional flag shifted
the Preston, and tho party returned to the feet Our
light draugh gunboats New London Cornubis Gertrude
and Preston OF the FORTS plying between the har
Dor and the nee outside and the Stars and Stripes
flying over the forts In the harbor. Long may II
the free and discnthraed people OF the Lone
Star State.
Captain Sands as bearer Of dispatches OF the Navy Do
parmcnt TO the squadron or Pensacola after the capture
of the Navy Yard there in tho beginning OF the war;
passed OF the harbor by nag Of in the United
States steamer wyandotte the nrst Gag OF the
He has the satisfaction Of having finished the
flag Of truce business by the raising OF the starry
the last fooihold Of this unhoy rebellion.
The Omcial Correspondence.
HrIpeUARrsas Dr'rsc.s ov e.Iy.srou.l
May %, 1895
Captain B. r. sAzDs, commanding United States Dee. OF
sm-I am instructed by Major General Magruder. com
manding the District OF Texas &C. 70 say that he de-
sres open negotiation with the federal General
msnding at New Orleans, and that his commissioner be
TO New Orleans by steamer from tbs feet
as may be after Tuesday, the 2ad inst
have the honor be- very respectfully, your obsdi-
cnt servant ASHBEL SMITH.
Colonel Commanding.
CAPTAIN SANDS Reilly.
UErTEp STATES SrHIxER FoRT JACKSON,
Orr GALv Esros, Texas, May %, 1866 !
Col AsHBsL SMITH, commanding defenoes OF Galveston
srRI have the honor TO acknowledge receipt OF your
communication Of this days date, informing me that
Major General Magrudor commanding District Of Texas
&C. desires 10 open negotiation with the Genera, com
manding at New Orleans and that bis commissioner DO
sent TO New Orleans by steamer from tho feet soon
as may bc after Tuesday, the 23d inst. and In reply
have inform you that snch commissioner will be
ccived and conveyed to New Orleans requested st
any time the General may desire
Very respectfully your obcdient servant,
BF. SANDS, Captain United States Navy,
Commanding Third division West Gulf Squadron.
The Lone Star state Rowing It's Own
Canoe.
the REBEL GOVERNOR CALLS on THE TEXAS SOL.
DrERs TO STAND ny THE STATE AND PRESERVE
SOCIAL ORDER.
EXECUTIVE CnArBsr, Horsros, May 2s, 1865
The crisis Of the fate of Toxas m now upon all her pco
ple An love Teras-as you revere her good
and heroic deedsas you share Ia her interests and
honor-bc true TO the duties she now claims from your
hearts and hands.
Faithfqlncss courage energy at the Prescn. hour viii
the State Failing In these, you drng her into
abyss from which there can be no asccnt
Negotiations pending 10 secure tho vital interests
OF the State and enable the soldier after his long years
Of bloody toll 10 have security at his home and pursue
his Industry peace declare 10 you that u s In your
power these terms I call God 70 wtneas that
f they lost yours will be the fault Self reproachos
to and the maedciions OF posery forever
will follow you.
Hitherto the name Of Texas has been . brighter word
for hcroIsn Your brethren from the battle 0elds beyond
the MissFsippi arc on their way TO meet you They
trng heavy hearts but they bring souls true 10 duty
aud instinct with honor All that bravery could dare
and endurance sucr they did for you there Her, they
ask from you only nrmnes and patience, brief time,
for your common Texas
Sodicrsl What will you have 10 toll themf
Soldiers How will they regard yous
Will they recognize the OF TEXAS Soldier ~ be-
long 10 you u you fail them and fall your country nowf
The Tag OF Texas ts "Lone Star" sl floats In the
free winds Others have gone down II yet fu high
advanced" Its In your keeping II dishonor and shame
stain s bright gorics tell you plainly you will be
the men who do H. That flag is entitled 10 your ac.
glance and duty True 10 H. II will remain the emblem
OF honor and patriotism, Of memories and hopes alike
glorons
uphold no extreme views; have no mprac,Icabe do.
slsna declare frankly TO the people Of Texas that II
the terms be procured VII ch believe We are now in
NE seurss d obtAinnG shall bow 70 vhA, sssms s de-