The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-04-26
The Agreement between Sherman and
Johnston.
W.~u,~1ro~ Aoc;l

some time Of correspondents between
Generals Johnston and Sherman, the mem
orandun or basis Of what was agreed upon,
and the result, are as follows:
Memorandum, or basis Of agreement,
made this 18th day Of April, A. d. 1866,
near Dunham's station, in the State Of
North Carolina, by and between General
Joseph E. johnson, commanding Confeder-
ate army, and Major Gen. W. I. Sherman,
commanding army of the United States in
North Carolina--present.
''First, The contending armies now in
the field to maintain their statu quo until
notice is given by the commanding Gene.
raj of either to its opponent, and reason
able time, say forty-eight hours, allowed.
Second, The Confederate armies now
in existence to be disbanded and conducted
to their several State capitals, there to de.
post their arms and public property in the
State arsenals, and each officer and man to
execute and file an agreement to cease from
acts of war, abide by the action Of both
the State and Federal uthority. The mum
Der Of arms and munitions Of war to be.ro.
ported to the Chief OF Ordinance at Wash.
ington City, subject to the future action Of
the Congress of the United States, and, in
the meantime, to be used solely to man
tain peace and order within the borders o..
the States respectively.
Third, The recognition by the Execu
tive of the United States Of the several
State Govarnments, on their officers and
Legislatures taking thu oath prescribed by
the Constitution of the United States; and,
where conflicting State Governments
have resulted from the war, the legitimacy
Of all shall be submitted to the Supreme
Court of the United States. - ~,
Fourth, The establishment of all
Federal courts in the several States, with
powers as defined by the Constitution aud
laws Of Congress. H.r.. .
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 person
and property, as defined by the Constitu-
ton of the United States. ~ .
"Sirh, The Executive authority Of the
Government of tie 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 hostili
ties, and obey the laws in existence at any
place Of their residence.
"Serenth, In general terms, the war to
cease, and general amnesty, SO far as the
Executive power of the United States can
command one. on condition of the dishand
ment Of the Confederate armies, the distri
button Of the arms, and the resumption OF
peaceful pursuits by the officers and men
hitherto composing the said armies.
mot being fully empowered by our res.
pcctive principals to fulfill theses terms, we
individually and officially pledge ourselves
to promptly obtain the necessary authority
to carry out the above programme. -,
wv. Il. SHERMAN,
Commanding army Of the U. S. in North
Carolina. ~. f, JOHNSON,
"Gen, commanding Confederate States ar
my in North Carolina"
Why TIE ARRANGEMENT WAS DIsApPRovED
.-.a. a.~ AsHlNGToN, April %.
The proceeding of General Sherman was
unapproved for the following among othe,
reasons: ..# s-..ss.
- LIST. 1t was an exercise Of authority mol
vested in General Sherman and its face
shows that both he and Johnston knew
that he, General Sherman, had no au
tho.ity to enter into any. such arrange
ments. A..-.. ~ AZ, :
I'd. 1t was a practical acknowle dgmen,
Of the rebel Government.
3D. 1t undertook to ro.estahlish the
rebel State Governments, that had beer
overthrown at the sacrifice of many thou
sand loyal lives cnds an immense treasure
and placed arms and ammunition in ,ht
hands Of rebels at their respective capitals
which might be used as soon as the arnie;
of the United States were disbanded, anG
used to conquer and subduo the loya
States.
4th By tn, restoration Of the reLe
authorities in their respective States the,
would be enabled to re establish slavery.
5th. 1t might furnish ground of re
sponsioility by the Federal Government t,
pay the rebel debt, and world certainl,
subject loyal citizens Of the rebel States t,
the debtincurred by rebels in the name o
the state. - ..
9th, It puts in dispute the existence o
loyal State Governments, and the new
State of West Virginia, which had bee,
recognized by every department Of tn
United States Government. ..,..
7th. 1t practically abolished the con
scation laws, and relieved rebels Of ever,
| degree, who had slaughtered our people
from all pains and penalties for thei
| crimes. b..
S;h It gave terms that had been deib
erately, repeatedly and solemnly rejecte
by President Lincoln, and better term
than the rebels had ever asked in thei
| most prosperous condition.
9th. 1t forms no basis OF true and last
ing peace, but relieved the rebels from tn
| pressure Of our victories, and left them il
| q condition to renew their. efforts to over
throw the United States Government an
| subdued the loyal States whenever tbei
| strength was recruited and an opportunit,
! should o1ter.t @ arU# y r4a. r e
FORTRESS MONROE, April %.
The following important order of Ger
| eral Sherman was received here this morn
| ing:
! HEADQUARTERS MILITARY Div. OF THE)
MISSISSIPPI, IN THE FIELD,
RALEIGH. N. e., Apr! IS, 1865. }
Especial Field Order No. SO. 81 ~
| "The General commanding announces I
the armya suspension Of hostiht;es an
on agreement with General Johnston an
thigh officials, which when formally ratified
Will make peace from the Potomac .ott
Rio Grande Until absolute peace is al
ranged, line passing through 4Tyrell'
Mount, Chapel Hill University, Durham'
Station and West Point, on the Neps
river, will separate the armies. Each aim
commander will group his camp entire
with view to comfort, health and goo
discipline. All details OF military disciI
line mus, still be msintained. The Ger
cral hopes, and believes that III a very Re,
days it will be his good fortune to condu'
you all to your homes. "