New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-14

refer 10 bis connection With the Fenisn Brotherhood
Lie was President of the Potomac Circle end hoped at
some future day be Instrumental In the dsenthral
neut Of bis native land. That ono good so noble
and 30 brave--one with al the qualities which 60 TO
make up the true gentleman and tho grl,nt soldier-
should have died. and a. such time 10 indeed sad. for
no one could have been deeply thrilled BY our
crow ming victory than he.
Bet to resume. Barlow s.ill led the advance with
The Second Division toward Farnville through which,
after making several obstinate stands the enemy re-
treated leaving at every step guns. WAGONS AID camp
equipagc In his wake. Gen Humphrey, meanwhile,
with tho First and Third Divisions of hs corps was
pushing FORWARD the right toward Lynebbdre In the
direction Of which 1t soon became evident the enemy
were retiring. At p M. Barlow was ordered TO re-
Join the main body Of Humphreys command. soon after
which the First ard Third were directed to again de-
monstrate against the enemy.
charge OF TIE First Brigade OF Miless Division Is
Represented having been unusually gallant although
unsuccessful the main body Of the enemy was struck
northwest Of farmvile. Darkness then came on and
put an end TO further operations The captures OF the
corps during the day were 500 prisoners 10 guns,
number Of colors. beside wagons and smbulsnces In
great numbers.
SATURDAY.
On Saturday morning IL found that Lee had again
disappeared FROM immediate 'front.' and II was soon
discovered that he moving north wcss to reach the
road running south west across the SOuthsil. Railway
from pponsttox Court House. and again witt the ap-
parent desire OF heading off and ultimate reach.
ing the Danyie Railroad. Again AMI for the last
time did successfully prevent the consumu alton Of
his desperate plan for escape.
The command of Gen. Ord had during the light re-
ceivcd orders rapidly up the railroad TO Apo
iattox Couri.Housc. willie Sherd'I was TO lead the
advance on It's right having the same objective point
rhc Second and Sixth Corps were ordered - march
northward. taking mp position east Of tho Conrt.
House and thus almost completely encircling the rem
nant Of Lees army. The country knows and appre'
ciates tie result Grants strategy succeeded; the
Rebel horde was finally cornered and nothing remained
for Lee bat surrender or annhAation by victorious
army.
WHAT OUR MEN THINK OF GRANTS TERMS OF SUR.
MypsR
The intelligence that negotiations were pending on
Saturday for the surrender Of the enemy was hailed
with loyfu demonstration. by our men, bet when the
terms Of the captulaion became known their feelings
were those Of disappointment and chagrin, and not
little murmnrng heard IN every side at what they
considered mistaken leniency the part Of the Lieu
scnanttieneral. Ewell Pickett. and several other
officers Of distinction. dcserter nom tie United States
service at the beginning Of tho II vas claimed had
no right to expect the treatment accorded their more
honorable brethren In Rebellion. The bru's murder Of
the thirty nine men hung by Pickett In North Carolna
is attn remembered and still awakes spirit OF resent
mcr, among the men.
The SURRENDER NOT FORMAL ONE
No formal surrender took place. and troops were
equeniy not gratifed with sight Of the ragged
remnants Of Lees great aud formidable army.
cep. as they confronted zach other In battle. Both
armies lay hidden from each oher for the most part
in dense woods and although many Of our men aftfr
ward stragsled into the encys camps they we're not
favored BY the coSeted glimpse OF the whole strength
Of Lee massed 10 compact body
OUR PRrsoSERs.
On the surrender u. lee 1t Vas estimated that his
army consisted OF about 5000 Ii will therefore
asonsh the country learn that Of paroed prisoners
probably received al the surrender not more than
eo0o. The question naturally arises. what became Of
tho remaining 2?,Oo0i Rebel officers that on
learning OF Lees intention TO surrender thousands,
among them the Rebel Cavalry lef either for their
homes or to loin tho army OF Johnston before being pa
,oIed aud that these men Ill doubtless be found
In the fighting anks Of the Rebel armies elsewhere.
AvTLR IRE SURRENDER.
The Fifth Corps ordered rem ain for tho pnr
pose OF experimenting the removal Of the surrendered
property. Sheridan and the command Of Gen. Ord
marched for Danyile. while the Second nad Sixth re-
turned to Burkes'ille for supplies.
TIE NINTH CoRPs
took part in the pursuit OF Lers army from Peters
the railroad TO Durksvlo.
Is said attributes the capture Of his army TO bis
dcavors his wagon train which greatly delayed
his progress. Had 10 abandoned II he might possibly
have reached the Danve Road before u.s. aud escaped
with his army southwark. He will doubtless learn Wis
dom by experience.
AN INCIDENT
Near the Apponattox and at the point where Sheri.
dan and Wright achieved their brilliant Of Fri.
day. lay the ruins Of army wagons ambuances. FORCES
caissons and tho deiris generally Of tho Rebel army
On the white canvas cover Of an army wagon some
wag. possibly good.n Johnny. had written in
glaring cepHals
We UHs HAVE FOUND THE last DITCH"
From the presented in the gorge referred to
might very easily believe that It tho long auntsd
=" Last ditch" Of tie expiring Confederacy Too.
Associated Prvss Account.
wAsHIyGToS Thursday April IL 1865
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