Washington telegraph., 1865-05-10
The Sherman-Johnston Treaty.

"1He,nordndsn. or basis, Of aereement
made tie 1SM dayof fAp,I AID Is65
near DsrhHns $ Station. IN tile State Of
North Carolina. by and betpeen Gen.
Joseph f. Johnston, commanding Con.
Jederafe army. ard MAJ Gen. w. T..
oAerm0". commanding army ot-fhe Uni-
ted States N North Carolina,-pre..
eat: -,... ......-...
"Frst-The cont-nding armies now
IN the held ia maintain their stats quo
until notice is given by the commanding
general OF either one to its opponent. and
reas'nabis time. say forty eight hours.
allowed .A .1 - = -
"ISecoad-The confederate armies Nv
IN existence t" be- disbauded and con-
Quoted to their several stat. capitols,
there to deposit their arms and public
property in the state arsenals. and each
Ufhcer and iaan to execute and file an
agreemsnt to cease from acts Of war and
abide by the action of both the state and
federal authority The number of arms
and munitions OF war to be reported to
the chief OF ordnance at Washington city,
subject to the future action of ihe con-
grsss of the United States. and, in the
meantime, to be used solely to mainta N
peace and order within the borders of
the states respectively.
1hird-The recognition by the ex-
eeutivs of the United States of the ssv
eral state governments OH their officers
and legislatures taking the oaths pre-
seribed by the constitution of the United
States; and, where conflicting state gov
ermments have resulted from the war,
the Legitimacy of all shall be submitted
20 the Sup. eme court sf the United
States
"Fo.rM-Ths re-esta5lishment of all
federal courts in the several states, with
powers as defined by the constitution and
laws of congress.
"FyM-Ths people and inhabitant,
Of all the states to be guaranteed, 81 far
as the executive can. their political rights
and franchises, as well as their rights of
person and property, as defined by the
fcG@a--::.ulion OF the United States. ---
"Si1h executive authority O!
the government of the United States not
to disturb any of the people by reason OF
the late war, so long as they live in
peace and quiet. abstain from acts OF
armed hostillties. aud obey the lsws in
existence at any place of their residence
''.Serentl-ln general terms, the war
to cease, and a general amnesty. SO far
as he executive power of the United
States can command one. OH condition OF
the disbandmcnt of the confederate ar
mics, the distribution of arms, and the
resumption of peaceful pursuits by the
officers and men hitherto composing the
said srn,ies
"Not being empowered by our respec-
tive principals to fulfill these terms, we
individually and officially pledge our-
selves TO promptly obtain the necessary
authority - carry out the above pro-
W. Il. SHERM IN,
Major General Commanding
U. S. Army in North Carolina.
J. f. JOHNSTON,
General Commanding G.. S.
Army in North Carolina
This proceeding of Gen. Sherman was
unapproved for the following. among
other reasons:
1st. 1t was an exercise of authority
not vested in Gen Sherman. and its face
shows, both he and Johnston knew that
he Sherman had no authority to enter
into any such arrangement.
I'd. 1t was practical acknowledge.
mert of the Rebel Government.
Sd. 1t undertook to re-establish the
Rebel State Government, that had been
overthrown at the sacrifice of many
thousand loyal lives, and all immense
treasure expended.
4th. By the restoration Of the rebel
authorities in their respective States,
they could be 81 enabled to re-establish
slavery.
5th. 1t might furnish ground of re-
sponsibility by the Federal Government
to pay the Rebel debts.
9th. 1t would put in dispute the e1is-
tence Of loyal State Governments, and
the new State of Western Virginia.
which has been recognized by every de-
partment of the L. s. Government
7th. 1t practically abolish-s the con-
fiscation laws. and relieves rebels Of ev-
cry degree, who have slaughtered our
people.
sth. 1t gives terms that had been
directly. repeatedly and solemnly re-
Iject.d by President Lincoln.
9th. 1t formed no basis Of true and
lasting peace, but relieved the rebels
from the pressure of our victories. and
left them in condition to renew their
efforts to overthrow the L. $. government.
aud subdue the loyal States whenever
their strength was recruited
CARD FROM GEN. HrNDNAx The New
ferk Herald, pfetendcdy quoting Richmond
papers, states that have abandoned my coun-
try, fed 10 Mexico, and entered tho service Of
the Emperor MsxiMiLIAN. From that or some
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