Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-09

SPECIAL pspsich TO The Cincinnati Gazette.
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VIA BAaTINORE. NAV
PAkoLrSe THE RKsEIs

The task Of psrolisg Johnston's army has
just ended Every officer aud nan has taken sD
obligation not TO bear arms against the United
States governments until properly released. The
officers have been allowed 10 retain their side
arms, private horses. and personal baggage All
the horses aud mules have been returned, includ
ing artillery aud cavalry bor.es. This has been
done both TO facilitate the homewsrd march. and
10 aid In replacing livestock OF the country. The
entire arrangements of the surrender have been
conducted by Gen Schoheld. he appointed
from the army OF the Ohio nine officers as special
commissioners on orr part 20 sign the rolls and
receive the public stores. Brigsdier General
VIM. Hartsuf was 10 charge OF the party. Ii
LETT Raleigh on a special train on Sunday morn
ing, aud reached Greensboro 81 four o'clock, r.
NJ on Monday. and the work Of psroling began
The number paroled Is about q. 900. including
many sick and wounded from several rebel arm
les. a large number of strscglers from Lees
army. and the Naval Brigade. commanded by
the Pirate Semmes. Regiments we're all greatly
depleted Three corps were surrendered-Htr-
dee's, ID 5. Lees and Stewards. with about q
thousand cavalry under General Butler. Htmp-
ton and Wheeler having left, taking nearly all
their men with them By special agreement,
i've per cent of the smsl arms we're retained
by the rebels The government will receive
about 10 900 stand Of arms. $50 cannon, a large
E1RRtN VI ~ 49, 80 'O1e
stock Of the cOnfederscy east of the Chattahoo-
chez river. This. however. is much worn.
HOW THE OBLIGATIONS WERE TAKEN.
Each officer. IRON Johnston to the CO
Of a company or detachment, made out rolls IN
duplicate of all the officers and men who appear
ed on the same muster rolls with themselves, and
TO them the following obligation was attached,
and dated at Greensboro:
OBLIGATION TAKEN BIT TIE REBELS.
"In accordance with the terms of the military
convention entered into on the 26lb day OF April.
1865. between Gen Joseph Z. J"hnaton. COM
msDding the confederate army, and MAJOR Gen
eral W. L. Sherman, commanding the Army OF
the Uoited States in North Carolina. we the Off
GERS and men whose names are borne on these
rolls. have given our solemn obligation not to
take up arms against the government OF the
United States until properly released from this
obligation. and We are permitted To return to our
homes. not to be disturbed by the Uui'ed States
authorities as long IA we observe this Obligs-
ton. and obey The laws in force where We may
reside"
Thus each general officer became responsible
for his staff, and each officer in succession for
those under him. Individual paroles, CORES
bonding in number to The names in the rolls
properly signed by both sides, we're then deliver
ed 10 these oficer- for distribution.
THE OFFICERS SURRENDERED
The following officers surrendered with their
staff:
Gen. j. E johnson, Lieut. Gems s. ID Lee,
W. j haIdee. Stewart and Beauregsrd. with
a portion OF Bragg's staff; M.jpr Gen d H.
Hill, N &C. L Stevenson. IA William Bte
Tenn B F Cheathmsn, Tenn r F HIKE.
N. G J G. Brown. Tennessee: Loring, Wal
thall, Anderson and Lemsx, of Lees army
Brig Gen. William F BrantIey. Mississippi; j.
A. Sharp. Mississippi; E. W Petrus. Altbtms:
j. II Henderson. Georgia; Cliugham and j b.
Palmer, Tennessee; Capers, South Carolins
6Owan, Arkansas: J Smith, Tennessee; Col
Gwitt. Georgia; H r jackson. H Warren. 7
B Smith. F I. Warren and r Q Tyler. Ten
J. j. Findley, Florids; Shelley, Featherstone,
Lowry and ID wilson, OF Lees rrmy; Commo-
dore Forrest. Lynch and pirate Semmes, of the
confederate army.
REBEL vIEws OF THE SITUATION.
Johnston, in conversation with our officers,
said that the obstacles overcome by our army
were unprecedented in the history of the world,
and that the confederates have been amszed at
it. Hardee stated that the swamps through
which Sherman led his army in South Carolina
were deemed utterly impossible by the best
Judges in their army. While the officers and sol
diers seemed to ieel their failure deeply. vet all
rejoiced that the war was over and thew can 90
home. The citizens every here gladly hail the
approach of peace.
THE AssAssINATIoN-sLAvERY.
The sentiment of the army was strong and
mar ed against the assassination Of the President
All admit freely that they are soundly whipped
and that slavery is dead Johnston remarked
that the sosth would get along much better
without the system.
THE REBEL ARMY.
The rebels camp e~quipage was very limited
and much worn. Headquarters were allowed
only two tents aud one small wagon. About
half their wagon and ambulance trains had
been captured from "a. The army was stretched
along the railroad from Hillsboro 10 Charlotte.
and officers have been sent TO the latter place to
parole the force there. The rebel troops are
stealing everything from the citizens. and their
breaking up is much dreaded The rebel camps
were pitched with little regard to order, and re
sembled our bivouac more than regular camps.
THE COUNTRY IMPOVERISHED.
The reports whirh have been circulated con.
corning the impoverished condition of the south,
and the probable eI'erpipt tinn OF the hgnting
population. were confirmed by the concurrent les
tiDony of officers representing all sections
ISDIGNATIoS AGAINST FRANCE AND ENGLAND
The feeling against England aud France is
universal and intensely bitter.
BETTER FEELING TOWARD THE NORTH.
The battered which the southern soldiers cher
ished against the northern troops in the FIRST year
Of the war has almost entirely disappeared.
JOHNsroN's FAREWELL ADDRESS.
General Johnston's farewell order Was issued
yesterday. and il as follows:
HEADQUARTERS, army OF TENNESSEE
GoLDsBORo, n. c., May 2
General Order No %.
Comrades-ln terminating orr official rela-
tions | earnestly exhOrt you TO observe faithfully
the terms OF pacihcaiion agreed upon. and dis
charge the obligations OF good and peaceful citi
zehs at your homes. a. we'll "a YOU have perform
ed the duties OF thorough soldiers in the field.
By such a course you will best secure the com
fort OF your families and kindred, and restore
tranquility throughout the land You will re-
turn to your homes with the admiration of YOUR
friends, won by the courage and noble devotion
you have displayed in the long war. | shall al
WAYS rememher With pride the loyal support and
generous confidence you have gwen me now
part Nth you with deep regret. and bid you fare
we'll with feeling, OF cordial friendship, snd with
earnest wishes that you may have hereafter all
the prosperity and happiness TO be found in the
world.
JOSEPH f JOHNSTON.