The New York herald., 1865-04-23

day OF April. A D. 1885, Durham's station. and
in the State Of North Carolina by and between General
Joseph T. Johnston, commanding the Confederate
army, and Major General William T. Sherman, com
mandng the army OF the United States in North
Carolina both present.
Ftrst-fhe contendng armies In the field to
maintain their sau quo until notice is given by the
manding' General OF either 10 its opponent, and
reasonable time, say forty-eght hours, allowed
Second The Confederate armies in existence TO
be dsbanded and conducted to their several State CAPT
tas there to deposit their and public property In
the State arsenal and each officer and to execute
and file an agreement to from acts OF war and abide
the action OF both State and federal authorities The
number OF arms and munitions Of war to be reported to
the Chief Of Ordnance Washington city, subject to
future action Of the Congress OF the United States and in
the meantime to be used solely to maintain peace and
order within the borders of the States respectively.
Third The recognition by the Executive Of the United
States Of several State governments on their officers and
Legislatures taking the oath prescribed by the const
tuition Of the United States and where conflicting State
governments have resulted from the war, the legitimacy
Of all shall be submitted TO the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
Fourth The establishment Of all federal courts in
tuition and laws Of Congress
FVh-The people and inhabitants OF all States TO be
guaranteed, far the Executive can, their political
rights and franchise, we'll their rights Of person
and property, defined by the constitution Of the United
States and Of States respectively.
Sirth-The Executive authority Of the government or
the United States not to disturb any OF the people by
reason of the late long they live in peace and
quiet abstain from acts Of armed hostility and obey
laws in existence at any place Of their residence.
Seuenh. In general terms to general am
nesy far the executive power of the United States
can command, condition Of disbandonment Of the
Confederate armies and the distribution OF and
sumption OF peaceful pursuits BY officers and men as
hitherto composing the said armies not being fully en-
powered by respective principals fulfil these terms
we individually and officially pledge ourselves TO promptly
obtain necessary authority and carry the above
programme W. T. SHERMAN Major General
Commanding the Army OF the United States in North
Carolina
J. E. JOHNSTON, General
Commanding Confederate States Army in North Carolina
This proceeding Of General Sherman unapproved
for the following among other reasons
FTsIt exercise Of authority not vested In Gen
Sherman and its face shows that both he and John
ston knew that he General Sherman had authority
enter into any such arrangement
Sec,nd-It u practical Acknowledgement OF tho
rebel government
ThirdIt undertook to reestablish the rebel State
governments tina, had been overhrown at the sacrifice
of many thousand loyal lives and immense treasure
and placed arms and munitions Of the hands of
the rebels at their respective capitos which might be
used as soon as the armies Of the United States dis
banded and used to aud subdue the loyal States
Foanh-By the restoration OF the rebel authority in
their respective States, they would be enabled to re-
establish slavery
fYth-It might furnish ground OF responsibility BY
the federal government pay the rebel debt and GER
ainy subjects loyal citizens Of the rebel States to the
debt consummaed by the rebels in the OF the
SirM-It put in dispute the existence OF loyal State
governments aud the new State Of Western Virginia
which had been recognized by every department of the
United States government
Seu;nh.-It practically abolished the conhscaton
laws and relieved rebels OF every degree who had
slaughtered people from all pains and penalties for
their crimes.
Eiynh-t gave terms that had been deliberately, re-
peaedy and soemnly rejected by President Lincoln,
and better than the rebels had asked in their
most prosperous condition
Ninh-It formed basis OF true and lasting peace
but relieved rebels from the pressure OF our victories
and left them in condition to their effort
thrown the United States government, and subdue the
any opportunity should Offer
Mr.. Theodore G.. Wilson'S Despatch.
SUFFOLK, Va, April Ca. NJ
THE FLIGHT
Several rebel officers have arrived here from whom
obtain the following information -
As a. Left Davis reached Danvills he Issued
proclamation. He did not then know that Lee had
surrendered All those who called tn see him he told
moi. tn ba Le
the contederacy and that he hoped for brighter days
! yet
INTENTIONS.
The that Lee had surrendered reached him three
days after he had issued the proclamation He got IL
by courier For roason not generally known tho
wires not working to Danville JeG Davis got the
news of the surrender nine o'clock at night and at
daylight the next morning he left in private convey
for Greensboro, ~ C. The railroad to Greensboro
was reported cut south Of Danve The ngh: OF Davis
from Danve surprised every body excep; few Of bis
intimate friends
j. u. TEXAS.
To these, in course of conversation he said IL hard
pushed he intended to go to Texas where he sure
he could rally an army around him and make another
stand. When asked if he intended to leave the con
fedeacy, he answered No will leave the limits
9of it. As long there is left will remain with
him.
raE EVACUATION or wKLpos oRpgRxp
Just before leaving Danvilc, he issued orders for
Weldon to be evacuated ordering the bridges The
Meherrin and Roanoke rivers TO be destroyed These
bridges after tarred and Il s reported
that they have been destroyed Jen Davis also issued
orders for the cavalry to Join him, and if necessary,
ordered them TO cut their way out When Davis left
Danve he after followed by a body of
mounted men, who said they had been ordered
his escort.
The Press Despatch.
wssmsGros, April 81 1865.
The Richmond Why Of yesterday says
For days It has been reported here that the
called Confederate government consisting OF JEFF DAVIS
and handful Of his once holders had reached Augusta
Ga and made show to establish itself there prepaa
tory to flight to the Trsns- Nj ,sissippi