Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-24
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Of correspondence between General
Johnston and Sherman, the memorat
dunn or basis Of what was sgreed upo
between those two Generals - 81 .ui
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Memorandum or Basis Of Agreement
made tbs 18th day Of April, 1865
near Durham's Station, 10 the State OIL
North Carolina, by and between Gen
J. Z Johnston, Commanding the Con
federate Army, aud Maj Gen. w. I
Sherman, Commanding the Army OF
the United States in North Carolina,
both being present.
First The contending armies now in
the field to maintain their stGtT quo
until notice is given By the Command
ing General Of either one 20 his oppon-
ent, and reasonable time, say twenty
| four hours
Second The Confederate armies now
| In existence TO be disbAnded, and con-
Quoted to their several State Capitals,
there TO deposite their arms aud public
property in arsenals, and each officer
and men to file an agreement to cease
all acts Of war, and abide the action Of
both State and Federal authority. The
number Of arms and munitions OF war
to be reported 10 the Chief of Ordnance,
at Washington City, subject 20 further
action of the Congress of the United
States, and in the meantime to be used
solely to maintain peace and order
within the border of the States respec-
lively.
Third. The recognition BY the Execu-
tive OF the United States of the several
State Governments 10 their officers and
Legislatures taking the oath prescribed
by the Constitution Of the United States,
and where conflicting State Govern.
ments have arisen from the war, the
legitimacy of all shall be submitted to
the Supreme Court Of the U s.
Fourth. The re-establishment of all
Federal Courts in the several States,
with powers as defined by the Constitu,
tuition and laws Of Congress.
Fifth. The people and Inhabitants of
all States TO be guaranteed, so far as the
Executive can, their political rights and
franchise, as well as their rights of per.
son and property, as defined by the
Constitution OF the United States and of
the States respectively.
Sixth. The Executive authority Of
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, and abstain from acts
of armed hostility, and obey the laws in
existence at the place Of their residence
Seventh. In general terms the was TO
cease and general amnesty, so for as
the Executive power of the United
States can command, or on condition of
the abandonment of the Confederate
armies and the distribution of arms and
peaceful pursuits BY officers and men,
hitherto composing the said armies.
Not being fully empowered by our re-
sPective principals TO fulfill theee terms,
we individually and officially pledge our
selves to obtain promptly the necessary
authority and to carry out the above
programme. A M
rSigned w. T. SHERMAN,
Maj. Gen. Commanding u. S. Army in
North Carolina.
j. E. JOHNSTON,
Gen. Commanding Confederate Army in
North Carolina.
This proceeding Of Gen. Sherman was
unapproved, for the following, among |
other reasons:
First 1t was an exercise of author
ity NOS vested in Gen. Sherman. and rs |
face shows that both he and Johnston !
knew that he (Gen. Sherman) had no I
authority to enter into any such arrange |
ment.
Second IL was practical acknowl- |
Cd nf he akaI
Third. 1t undertook to re-establish /
the rebel State Governments that had
been overthrow at the sacrifice of /
many thousand valuable lives and i'm |
mense treasure, and placed the arms
and munitions of war in the hands OF /
rebels, at their respective capitals, which /
might be used as soon as the armies of |
the United States were disbanded, and /
used to conquer and subdue the loyal |
States.
Fourth. By the restoration of the
rebel authority in their respective States /
they would be enabled to re-establish /
slavery.
Fifth. 1t might furnish a ground of 1
responsibility by the Federal Govern
ment to pay the rebel debt, and certainly /
subject loyal citizens of the rebel States
to the debt cousummated by the rebels |
in the name of the State
Sixth. 1t put in dispute the existence
of the loyal State Government of the
new State Of West Virginia, which has
been recognized by every Department of
the United States Government
Seventh. 1t practically abolishes the |
coufscation laws, and relieved rebels of /
every degree, who have slaughtered our !
people, from all pains and penalties for
their crimes tfsaa
Eighth. 1t gave terms that had been
deliberately, repeatedly and solemnly |
rejected by President Lincoln, and bet
ter terms than the rebels had ever asked /
in their most prosperous condition.
Ninth. 1t formed no basis Of true and 1
lasting peace, but relieved the rebels !
from the pressure of our victories aud I
left them in condition to renew their /
efforts to overthrow the United States |
Government, and subdue the loyal I
States whenever their strength was in
creased, and an opportunity should |
offer.
All the Southern refugees in Washing |
ton will call on President johnson on |
Monday morning.
A publication has been made of cer-
tain changes of several officers, includ. |
ing Gen. Halleck, to command at Rich |
mond. This is not correct Gen. Ord /
remains in command OF Virginia, as
heretofore Gen. Halleck commands |
Virginia and North Carolina; Gen. Gil |
more remains in command OF the De- /
partment of the South. i