Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-03

The following i 3 memorandum af tho agree
meat entered into between Generals Sherman and
Johnston. The agreement was signed on the 18th
Of April near Raleigh, in North Csroiina The
agreement has disappointed the loyal nea eysry-
where, and IL Is - universally eoademned IS any
ether hiundes made during the war. Our respect
Cor General Sherman Is sincere the whole country
|. under oblgasions 10 him Cor bis splendid lighting
I'VE ali dislike 10 esnsars any act Of his--bus in
this agreement he suffered Johnston and Breckin-
ridge 70 rs,El tho WOOL oyer his ayes md prasias
Jonazcn ane GENERAL Grant have hosh very prop
ery and promptly repuaiated his sctica. Our great
surprise b. that a General who has shown 30 much
good ssnso heretofore in his parchss. battles, and
dealings With tho rehel should have SO miseonceiv-
cd the policy Of the Government and, yielding 10
the psomptngs OF generous spirit allowed the fet
els 10 have this settlement ali their own way The
terms granted Lee were too liberal Bat those
granted Johnston were all one way;
First. The contending armies aow In me Geld 10
maintain that sau quo until notice s given BY the
commanding General Of either ere to IL opposents
and reasonable time, say - hours, allowed
Second The Ccnfedsrsts armies now IN existence
10 be dshanded and conducted IL their several State
capitals there deposit arms and property Ia State
Gle 81 agreement TO cease hcm acts IT war, and
abide the action Of both State aud Federal athori-
". The number Of aFnls and munitions Of war 10
b reported 10 the chief Of ordnance at Washington
City subject 10 the future action Of the Congress Of
the United States and in the meantime 10 Be used
solely 20 maintain order within the berdes Of the
Stafez respectively,
Third The recognition By the Executive Of the
United States Of the several State governments on
bslr odieeFs and Legislatures taking the oath pre-
scribed by the Constitution Of the United States,
and whsre conflicting State goVsrnmsnts have 70.
suited fsom the waF, the Legitimacy u al shall hs
submitted 10 The Supreme Court Of the United
States.
Fourth. The re-eslAblishnentef ali Federal cnrts
In the several States, with powers as defined BY the
Constitution and laws Of Congress.
Fifth The people and inhabitants Of ali sha States
to be guaranteed 20 far the executive can their
political ght and franchise - well ss their rights
Of person and property Is defined by ths Consilta.
toh OF the Cpitdd stases and Of the States respee
lively.
Sixth. The executive authority OF shs Govern.
ent Of the United States not to disturb any Of the
people by reason Of the late war 80 long ~ they
live In peace and quiet abstain from acts OF armed
hostility and obey the laws In existence kt any place
Of their residence.
Seventh In general terms, the war 70 cease; IN
amnesty Gar As the exectsivapower Of the United
States can command, on condition If dlsh4ndnn-
ment Of the CoafedeFate armies and distribution Of
arms and the resumption Of peaceful pursuits hy
The ofcers and men as htherta composing the sald
armies. Not being fully empowered by oar respac-
tive principles 10 faIAll these terms, We Individually
and officially pledge ourselves 70 promptly obtain
authority, and 20 carry out the above programme.
W.T. SIiKRaAs, Maj Gen u s. A,
j. 4. JOHNSTON, Gen. 9, s. A.