Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1865-04-29
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
WAsutSoToS. April 20

for the hostillties, AMI memorandum oi
what is called basis for peace had been
entered into on the 18th inst. by General
Sherman with the rebel General Johnston,
the rehei General Breckenridge Ieing pre-
seut at the conference.
A cabinet meeting wgs held at 8 O'Clock
In the evening at which the action Of Gen.
8herman WA, disapproyed by the Secretary
Of War. By Gen. Grant, and by every mem
ter of the Cabinet.
General Sherman veg ordered 'u resume
hostilities Immediately, and lie Was direct
ed that the instructions given 10y the late
President in ,he following telegram, which
was penned hy Mr. Lincoln himself at the
Capitol, on the night Of the 2d Of March
were approved hy President Andrew john
aon, and were reiterated to govern the ac-
;ion Of military commanders
On the night of tie ~ of March, while
President Lincoln and his Cabinet were at
the Capitol, a telegram from General Grant
was brought to the Secretary OF War, inform
ing him That General Lee had requested an
interview or conference 10 make arrange
ments for terms Of peace. Tie letter Of Gen.
Lee was published n the massage Of Davis
20 rebel Congress.
General Grants telegram vas submitted
10 Mr.. Lincoln who, after poudering few
1ninu,cs. took up his PEN and wrote with
his own hands the ,cilUWin ing reply, which
he submitted to the Secretary of State and
Secretary OF War. 1t was then dated. adj
dressed, and signed 10y the Secretary OF War,
and telegraphed to General Grant
WASHINGTON, March 3, 1SG5-l2 P. NJ.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant:
The President directs me to say to you
that be wishes you to have no conference
with General Lee, unless it be for the Capi-
tulation of General Lees army, or on some
minor and purely military matter.
He instructs me to say that you are not
10 decide discuss, or confer upon any politi-
cal questions. Such questions the President
holds in his own hands, and will not sub
init them TO military conference or cDnven-
lions. In the meantime you are to press 10
the utmost your military advantages.
Z. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of war.
The orders of Gen Sherman to General
etonemar, TO withdraw from Salisbury and
Join him, will probably open the way for
Davis 10 escape to Mexico or TO Europe
with his plunder, which is reported to be
very large, Including not only the plunder
Of the Richmond banks, but previous ac-
cumulations.
A dispatch received from Richmond says:
ut is stated here by responsible parties that
the amount of specie taken south by jeff
Davis and his party is very large, including
not only the plumber otthe RIcumOnd banks
but previous accumulations."
They hope, il il said, to make terms with
General Sherman commander by which they
will be permitted, with their effects, includ-
ing their gold plunder, to go to Mexico or
Europe Johnston's negotiations look to
this end.
After the Cabinet meeting last night Gen.
Grant started for North Carolina. to direct
operations against Johnston's army.
[. VI. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON. April %.
AZ reports nave been in circulation for
somo time Of correspondence between
Generals Johnston and Sherman, the follow
ing memorandum, or basis of hat was agreed
upon between the generals. and the result,
ia published
Memorandum, or basis of agreement made
this, the 18th day OF April A. d. 1885, near
Durham's Station, in the State OF North
Carolina, by and between General Joseph
f. Johnston. commanding h CONFIDENT
army, ard Major w. 7. Sherman. command,
ing the army OF the United States, both pre-
sent.
First. The contending armies now in the
field to maintain the status q,s0 until notice
10 given by the commanding general OF any
one to his Opp0neDt. and reasonable time,
say forty eight hours, allowed.
Second The Confederate armies now in
existence to he dishanded and conducted 10
their several State capitals, there 20 deposit
their arms and public property in the State
Arsennl; and each officer ard man 10 execute
and file an agreement to cease from acts OF
War, and to abide the action oi both STATE
and Federal authorities. The number o
arms and munitions OF war 10 he reported
20 the Chief of Ordnance at Washington
City, subject 20 the future action of the Con
gress of the United States, and in the main
tainance OF peace and order within the Dor
Grrs Of the States respectively,
Th!yi. The recognition by the Executive
of the United States of the Several STATE
Governments. on their officers and Leglsl2
lures taking the oath prescribed By the Con
stituti1n OF the United States; and where
conflicting State Governments have resulted
from the war, the Supreme Court Of til
United States.
Fourth. The re.establishment Of all Fede
ral Courts in the seyera! States, with power
aS defined by the Constitution and laws o
Congress.
iJth. The people and inhabitants Of al
States TO be guaranteed, So Tar as the EXccu
tive eau, their political right: and franchise
80 well as their right Of person and proper
", rs defined by the Constitution 0: til,
United States and of the States respective
ly.
sirth. The executive authority or Gov
ernnent of the United States not to distur|
any Of the people by reason OF the !ste wal
SO long as they live in peace and quiet
and abstain from acts OF armed hostility
and obey the laws in existence AZ the plac
Of their residence.
Ssreath. In general terms it is announces
that the war is to cease; a general amnesty
SO far rs the Executive of the United state
can command, on condition of the disl'and
ment of the Confederate armies, the distr
button of arms, and the resumption of peace
iul pursuits by officers ana men hithert
composing said armies.
Not beisg fully empowered by our r'
specIive principals to suil these terms, W
individually and officially pisdge ourselvC
10 promptly obtain authority, and will eI
deaSog 10 carry out the above programme.
". L. SHERMAN,
Major General