Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-04-24

VI l ALuSC 0CVISeJ SudtlGo oAAN "
in Maryland, have during the whole war
been noted for their hostility to the Gov
erAment, and protection to rebel blockade
runners, rebel spies, and every species Oh
public enemy. The murderer OF the Pres-
ident was harbored there before the MUIR
der. Booth fed in that direction. If he
escapes, it will be owing to rebel accom-
plices in that region. The military COM
mander of the District will surely take
measures to bring these rebels and &C.
completes in murder to a sense Of their
criminal conduct. .ss-F
(Signed), STANTON.
President LincOln's distractions Of
March Sd.
On the night of the Sd of March, while
President Lincoln and his Cabinet were
at the Capitol, Telegram. from Grant was
brought to the Secretary of War, inform
ing him that Lee had requested an inter-
view or conference to make arrangements
for terms Of peace. The letter Of Lee was
published in letter from Davis to the
rebel Congress. Grants telegram was
submitted to Mr.. Lincoln. who, after pom
dering few moments, took up his pen
and wrote with his own hand the follow
ing reply, which he submitted to the Secre-
tary Of War and Secretary of State. 1t
was then dated, addressed, and signed by
the Secretary of War, and te,egraphed to
Grant:
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Lieut. General
Grant: The President directs me to say
to you that he wishes you not to have
conference with Gen. Lee, unless it be for
the capitulation of Lees army or on some
minor and purely military matters. He
instructs me to say that you are not to
decide, discuss or confer upon any politi-
cal question. Such questions the Presi-
dent holds in his own hands, and will
submit them to no military conferences or
conventions; meantime, you are to press
to the utmost your military advantages.
(Signed.) STANTON.
Terms Of Conference Between sher-
man and JohnstOn.
WASHINGTON, April Pas reports
have been in circulation for some time Of
a correspondence between Generals John
ston and Sherman, the memorandum or
basis of what was agreed upon, and the
results are as follows:
Memorandum or basis of agreement
made this 18th day of April, 1855, near
Durham's Station, n. c., BY and between
Gen. Joseph Johnson, commanding the
Confederate Army. and Major General
Sherman, commanding the army of the
United States in North Carolina, both
present:
"First-The contending armies now in
the field to maintain their stdtu quo until
notice is given by the commanding Cen
eral of either, when reasonable time, say
forty EIGHT hours, will be allowed.
Second-The Confederate armies now
in existence to be disbanded and conduct
ed to their several State capitals-there to
deposit their arms and public property in
the State arsenal. and each officer and
man execute and file an agreement to
cease from acts of war, and abide the
action of both State and Federal authority.
The number of arms and munitions of wal
to be reported to the Chief of Ordnance
at Washington City, subject to future
action of 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-RecognitIon by the Executive
of the United States Of several State
Governments and their othcers and legs
lators, upon taking the oath prescribed by
the Constitution 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 re-establishment of al
Federal Courts in the several States, with
powers as defined by the Constitution and
laws Of Congress.
Fifth-The people and inhabitants o.
the States be guaranteed, so far as the Ex,
ecutive can, their political rights ant
franchises, as well as their rights Of per.
son and property, as defined BY the Con.
sttution OF the Uniteo States' ana Oh tn'
States respectively: -.
Sixth-The Executive authority oil
the Government of the United States i.
M, m disurb any of the neonle 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 ex.
istence at any place of their residence,
Seventh-in general terms this was to
have declared general amnesty, so far a.
the Executive power of the United State:
can command, or on condition of disband.
ment of the Confederate armies, and thei,
return to their homes and assumption Of
peaceful pursuits by officers and men
hitherto CONFUSING said armies.
"No, being fully empowered BY GU,
respective principals TO fulHl these terms,
we individually and officially pledge our.
selves promptly TO obtain the necessary
authority, and TO carry out the above pro.
prarnme." .. ..
(SiRned,) SHERMAN,
Comd'g Army q, s. in North Carolina.
], z, JOHNSTON,
Comd'g C. S. Army in North Carolina.
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