St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-11

were rs follows:
First-it WAS an exercise OF an authority
not vested IN Gen. Sherman. and on Us face
shows that both be aud Johnston knew that
Gen. Sherman had no authority % enter into
any such arrangement.
Second--It was practical acknowledgment
OF The rebel government
Third 1t undertook 70 re-establish the
rebel state government that had been over
thrown 81 the sacrifice Of many thousand
loyal lives ana an immense treasury. and
placed the arms aud munitions Of war IN the
hands Of the rerels az their respectiYes cap
itais, which might be used as soon ~ the
armies Of the United States were disbanded
aud used 10 conquer and subdue the loyal
states
Fourth-By the restoration of rebel Al.
thoriiy In their respective states they would
be enabled to re.establish slavery.
Fiffh-it might furnish a ground or re-
spOnsibility for the federal government 10
pay the rebel debts. and certainly scbjecs
the loyal cltizens VI rebel states % debts con
trActed by rebels IN the state.
slxtf-It would put in dispute the existence
OF loyal state governments and the new state
OF West Virginia. WHICH had been recog-
MED by every department Of the United
states government.
seventh-It practically abolished the con
hscaLiolt laws. and relieved the rebels Of
every degree, who had slaughtered our peO-
pie, from all pains and penalties for their
crimes
erately. repeatedly and solemiy rejected by
President Lincoln. and better terms than Tie
rebels had ever asked In their most prosper
GUS condition
Ninth-It formed no basis Of true and last
ing peace but relieved The rebels from the
pressure Of our victories and left hem IN
condition 20 renew their efforts 10 overthrow
the Cnited states government and subdue
The loyal states. whenever their strength was
recruited and any opportunity was offered.
In Safety's Interest.
The publication OF these reasons was
absolutely demanded in the interest of
the public safety. The expectations
which Gen. Sherman had raised in the
minds Of,the people that our soldiers only
awaited the presidents order to return
rejoicing 10 their homes could not be
realized under his terms consistently
with the dignity OF the safety OF the
country. This had to be made evident
10 the people and the army 10 prevent
serious and perhaps dangerous discon-
tent. Hon. Jacob ColameT. then
senator from the state Of Vermont in a
letter to Mr.. Stanton. dated the 18th OF
June, 1864, expressed his opinion on this
point As follows:
Gen. Sherman promulgated to his army
and the world his arrangements with John
Ston. Indeed, the armistiee could not IN any
other way be accounted for, and the army
was gratifed with the expectation Of an i'm
mediate return home To reject that mr.
rnngenent was clearly necessary, and to do
II without stating any reason for 1t would
have been II very dangerous eXuenment both
10 the public and the army Indeed, mrny
had serious approximations OF It's effect on
the army even with the conclusive reasons
which were given. Should not This view be
presented IN any and every true manifesto Of
The cHser
1t IS not necessary here to discuss the
terms. No one in his senses Will queS-
ton the good intentions of Gen. Sher-
man in agreeing 10 them, but il is the
truth OF history that they were rejected
by the Union people OF the country at
the time as unanimously as they were
by the president and the cabinet.
ThIs II a ssIunder.
In conclusion. allow me to quote one
more authority in support OF Mr.. Stan.
toms view, and in condemnation of Gen.
Snerman'S fearful mistake. The au-
thOrity viii not be seriously questioned
by you. Ii reads as follows:
Cleveland, O., April q. lSG5.-My Dear Sir:
am distressed beyond measure at the terms
granted Johnston by cen Sherman. They
are inadmissible. There should now be liter
ally no terms granted We SHOULD not only
"
the whole rebellion should wear the badge Of
the penilentiary; for this generation al least,
no man who has taken part in the war dare
Justify or paliiate IT, Yet. with these views,
! feel that gross injustice has been done Gen.
Sherman, especially 10y the press. Inc most
that can be said about him IS that he granted
the rebels too liberal terms. The
same may be said. but TO a less de-
gree. of Mr.. Lincoln and gen. Grant IN
their Arrangement with Lee Gen. sherman
hoh M hn Gf
that agreement. II is his misfortune that he
believed the promises of these men,and looks
upon the whole contest in simple military
view. He thought the disbandng OF their
armies IS the END Of the war, while we knew
that 10 arm them with the elective franchise
and state organizations is TO renew the war.
| feel 50 troubled at this matter, following so
closely upon the death OF Mr.. Lincoln, that
was inclined to drop everything and 20 to
Raleigh, but | promised to join the funeral
cortege mere, anG Saturday week have agreed
10 deliver h eulOgy on Mr.. Lincoln at Mans
field Sfrbis over, ! Will gladly &c TO Washing
ton or anywhere else where shall render
the least service. | do not wish Gen. Sber-
man to be unjustly dealt with, and | know
that you will not permit IL especially 40
not want him driven into fellowship with
the COpperheads. His military services have
been too valuable TO the country TO be staine
by any such fellowship. If you can, in your
multiplied engagements, drop me a line, pray
do so. You can, if you choose. show this to
the president, or. indeed. TO any one. Very
truly yours. JoHE SHERMAN.
lion. Edwin NJ. Stanton.
Did the Senator Forget!
cannot find in this letter any refer
ence to the insult with which you now
assert that Gen. Sherman's terms were
rejected by President Johnson and Mr..
Stanton, but do find in it an assurance
from you 10 Secretary Stanton that you
knew he would not permit Gen. Sher-
man TO be unjuStly dealt with. You
could not have said this had you thought
Mr.. Stanton himself had already dealt
unjustly by him, by publishing the real
sons above quoted. and which had been
in print IN every leading newspaper
of the country four days before
you wrote your letter. / h0Bored and
admired Gen. Sherman. | knew him
personally and enjoyed the honor of
his friendship. No more patriotic
American, 10 Drawer or more faithful
soldier ever lived. But also hOn0red
and admired Mr.. Stanton, whose biogra-
ply | have undertaken and private
papers are in my Keeping; and | cannot
remain silent when one of the greatest
and wiSeSt of his official acts is brought
forward, misstated and perverted in a
useless effort to show that Gen. Sher-
man was right when he himself adj
| mitted with the concurrence of Sen
alter Sherman that he was wrong.
| Very truly yours,
GEORGE G. GoRHAM.
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