The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-21
SURRENDER OF GENERAL LEE,
Operations Preceding that
Event,
The Number Of Men, Guns,
&c, Surrendered.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The field where
the surrender took place was almost COW
cred with the enemy's dead, nearly all of
them being shot in the head and upper
part of the body. The position was
very favorable one for them, but our artil-
cry had good range on an adjoining hill,
and our men charged up the ascent with
such impetuosity that some were bayo-
netted before they left their light breast
works. The road for miles was strewn
with broken wagons, caissons, and baggage
of all kinds, presenting a scene seldom
witnessed. On the part of Lees army,
the loss on the 9th will sum up about
1000 in killed and wounded The 9th
corps suffered the heaviest.
A letter, dated on the evening of the
9Th, says: "Stragglers are found scat
tered along the line, and as the troops
ass they come in and surrender, express
ing their determination to fight no longer,
as they consider the rebellion as good as
over. -Four guns were brought in this
morning, besides long train of ambu-
lances, many containing wounded, who
were placed in hospital and cared for.
Gen. Gordon sent four surgeons through
the line this afternoon, asking that they be
allowed to minister to the wants of those
left behind on the road, but as all have
plenty Of such help they will return to the
army in the morning. Gen. Hayes was
relieved from command Of the I'd division
of the I'd corps yesterday, for hardness in
moving the command in obedience to or.
ders."
Another letter, dated April 7th, says !:
Notwithstanding the correspondence be-
tween Gems. Grant and Lee yesterday,
which led all to expect formal surrender
this morning, the latter has exerted all his
energies to escape the net laid for him.
He marched rapidly all yesterday after
noon and evening, until he ran against
Sheridan at Appomatox Court House. A
sharp fight ensued, resulting in the capture
of a number of prisoners and checking
their retreat. The Oath and 9Th CORPS
were close up in support of the cavalry,
and during the fight took up strong DO
sition across the main road and on the
south side of the Appomatox River, cut
ting them off from retreat in that direc-
ton. Early this morning Sheridan at
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brisk engagement was carried on.
FLAG OF TRUCE.
About nine A. N. flag of truce appeared
in front of bis line, and be was informed
that hostilities had been suspended. This
was caused by an agreement made by Gen.
Ord, consenting to cessation of firing, 90
as to communicate with Gen. Grant, and
was done, it is said, without proper
authority. Gen. Sheridans Adjutant Gen.
eral was allowed to come through the rebel
column to communicate with Gen. Meade,
who stated that he knew of no such ar
rangement, and that he was about to move
northward in accordance with bis previous
intention.
TIE SURRKEDKR.
Gen. Lee, however, sent another mes
sage, desiring to have an interview with
Gen. Grant to arrange the terms of sur
render, and Gen. Meade was thus obliged
to grant two hours armistice, in order to
communicate with Gen. Grant, who had
moved around to the left during the night.
Gen. Grant consenting to see Gen. Lee
and discuss the matter, about half-past
four O'Clock Lieut. Col. Whittier, of Gen.
Wrights staff, came in and reported the
terms arranged and the papers signed,
Wnen the greatest excitement prevailed