The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-14
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special says:
L: is reported that as soon Lee decided
that he would have to surrender, be set to
work 10 devise some plan by which action
on his part would result in peace. What
PASSED in the interview is not publicly known
but from subsequent occurrences 1t may safe
ly be inferred that terms of surrender were
hut minor part of the questions discussed.
1t is quite probable that he proposed to
Grant, that il general terms were granted
hiw, he woold go himself to johnson and
urge him to surrender.
Likewise in fursherance of this plan, Grant
was 10 20 to Washington and urge a stOppage
of recruiting, aud issue an amnesty procla-
nation, while Lee woul 90 TO Raleigh and
urge johnson to surrender.
The n. Y. Times special says:
Grant will remain ia Washington several
days.
E. l.. SPHINX of IiiuOis has been appointed
s.era,ary OF Dacotah territory.
Official iniorma ION has been received that
Sherman marched from Colds bOro for Raleigh
last Monday.
The n. Y. Tribune's special says
Grant made an announcement, on his way
to Washington, that he would demonstrate to
our government that our military expenses
may now be reduced 81 900, 000[ a!day n with
out infringing at all upon necessary eftcien
cy.
Gen. Weltzel has been sent with his color
ed troops TO Petersburg. Gen. Ord takes
command in Richmond. Gen. Lee is expect
ed TO be present at the convention of the Va.
legislature.
The n. Y Herald's Washington special
says:
Gen. Grant represents Lee Jealous in
his efforts to stop further offusion of blood
and, instead OF coming north, is urging all
other commanders of southern armies to sur
render without further resistance. Lee con-
siders his work as important as Grant did
his coming to Washington to reduce the ex-
penses Of the government. 1t appears that a
messenger was sent to enquire OF Grant
whether our government would allow him to
leave the country, never to return. Grants
reply was, that his business was to fight
down the rebellion, and not answer such
questions. i
1t also appears that JEFF. Davis and other
rebel officials were interested personally in
he BLOCKADE running business and made
handsome fortunes.
The N Y. Herald's adyices from Colds
bOro the 10th says:
1t is believed that Johnson's army had left
Raleigh in the direction of Charlotte, leaving
a email cavalry force to cover its rear.
The n, Y. Herald's Washington special
says that besides a reduction of army expen-
ses, those of the navy are also to be cut
down.
The New York Herald's COrruna corresp't
saws.
The ram Stonewall hoisted the rebel flag
before she was out of French hands, and that
a deep respons ibility rests with the French
and Spanish cabinets on her account as well
as the United States government for not send
ing over sufficient force to destroy her at
once.
The n. Y. Herald's Richmond dispatch
says:
Ii il is known that Lees Virginia troops
deserted him BY thousanes, and so weakened
the fallen chieftain that he was obliged to
surrender They would not leave the state
with him,
The French consul has gone to Washing
ton to lay clail,. 10 the French tobacco.
The N. Y. Herald's correspondent says.
that the first meeting of Grant and Lee Was
private fer few moments, when the staff
officers were admitted. Lee looked faded and
worn out; was neatly dressed in groy cloth
without ornament. During the interview he
was almost taciturD, but showed no temper
OF modification. He bivouaced, the night
before in grove near by and in the morning
break tasted on a corn dodger. But few of
his officers suspected that he contemplated
surrendering his army.
The n. Y. Times Washington correep't
says:
Lee asked Grant "a explain what was
meant by personal effect aud said that
many OF his cavalry owned their horses
Grant said that horses must be turned over
to the United States, which Lee admitted
was entirely correct but Grant said he
would instruct bus officers to allow those men
who awned their horses TO retain them, as
fhav xxanid al L.. r..
Lee expresses great qualification at such gen.
erous consideration and said il must have
good effect. lie cou! 4 not tell how many he
had to surrender, so L1any had deserted and
been killed. Lee inf rmed Grant that his
men were short of pr, DIVISIONS whereupon
the latter ordered IS 5000 aa,ions to be sent
TO them. When Lee am bounced the liberal
terms he had secured, to his officers, they ex-
pressed great satisfaction.