Monday Morning, May 15, 1865. The Negotiations. The negotiations oi Gen. Johnston with Sherman, about which hangs so much doubt, and whicli seem to leave us in chains, were of a different T-haracteor in their fi rat inception. ! We are enabled to give ourneadera the first terms of treaty between Johnston and. Sherman, which ?were afterwards repudiated by the prc; s?nt incumbent of the Presidential thair at Washington. These details may be relied upon. We arc assured of their sources, though not permitted to make them public At present, thc relations <>f the two powers aud peoples are simply resolved into a militan* convention, which merely arresta the war. It will depend ripon the temper of -the Northeru people, to say nothing of the President, whether thia suspension of hostilities will effect u permanent peace, and the restoration of . ?ld relations, or not. If the Northern Slates are wise, they will not, by their en? actions arid exactions, drive lo the wall a people who have resisted them for morts than four 3*ears, and who need but tem? porary recuperation, and the avoi Jnuce of certain terrible military, civil and finan? cial errors, to contend with them l'or twice the number of 3-ears in future. TheSouth is unsatisfied-its spirit is bumbled, but not subdued. It has great power and resources, though at present in abeyance. Under a wise administration, it may still ?'rove itself powerful for harm, if not for good. If goaded to extremities, it will be easy to foresee thc war in the future-the eternal strife, prolonged lor ages in blood, and resulting, at last, in thc general dis? memberment of States and the anarchy ot' a whole people. Ila.' the ambition of our rulers been less Napoleonic and more Fa? bian, we should witness very different results to day. As the matter stands, we repeal that every thing will depend upon the degree of magnanimity of which t.ie North is capable. It is for the people a id ihe Government of that section to show itself as wise as poweiful, if ii would pre? serve power and promote peace. A 1.li? tigious, provocative temper-an insolent lo lTiiuating spirit-the rvjectiou of all terns which do not imply the utter humiliation oi a bravo people-these will assuredly bring haek citaos agaiu, renew the strife of blood and bitterness, and give thc final blow for the overthrow of the republic, now exulting in conquest, which ao lat?ly was n.ade to tremble, in ita high places, for its own safety. But wc proceed to our document?. The first is the memoran? dum of basis: Memorandum of basis of agreement made this ISth day of April, A. 1>. 18J5, near Durham's Station, in the State of * North Carolina, by and hetween Gen. Jos, E. Johnston, commanding the Confederate army, ar.d Maj. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman, commanding the army of the United Sirtes ia Cortil Carolina, present: 1. Tho contending armies now in the iic-hl to maintain the status until no? tice is given by the commanding .General of an} ono lo its opponent, and reasona? ble time, say forty-eight hours, allowed. . 2. The Confederate armies now in ex i?t?-ue? to he disbanded, and conducted to their several capitals, thereto deposit their arms and public property in the Slate arsenal; aud.each officer and man to ox?? ente and file an agreement too cease f.'otn acta of war, and to abide the action of both State and Federal authority. The number of arms and munitions of war to be reported to the Chief of Ordnance at Washington city, subject to the future action of the Congress of the United States, and in the meantime to bc used solely to maintain peace and order within the borders of the States respectively. ' 2. The recognition by the Executive of the United States of the several State Go? vernments, on their officers and Legisla? tures taking the oaths prescribe* by the Constitution of the United States; and where conflicting State Governments have resulted from the war, the legitimacy-of all shall he submitted to the Supreme Court of the United Skates. 4. The re-ertubl^shing of al! IbeFederal courts in the aevernl States, with powers ns defined by thc Constitution and laws of Cougress. 5 The people and inhabitants of ah the States to be guaranteed, so fm- as the Exe? cutive can, their political rightsof persou >'uo property, us defined by the Constitu? tion of thc United States and of the States respectively 0 ihe Executive authority of the Go? vernment of the United States not to dis? turb any of tho people by reason of the tate war. so long as they liv? ia peace t\cd quiet, abstain from acts of armed hostility, and obey the laws in existence at thc place ol their res.dui.ee. 7. lu general terms, the war to cense a v-eneral amnesty, so far as the Executive i of tfae United States can cunniana, OR condition o! the disbandment of tlie Con ; fed?rale armies, tho distribution of the . arru, and the reuuwption of peaceful pur? suits by t he offieersVand men hitherto com-' posing said armies. \ Kot being fully empowered by our re? spective principa!? fulfill these terms, we individually and crucially pledge our sclve* to promptly obtain the necessary authority, and to carryiout the above pro? gramme. . \ i (Signed.) W. T.1 SHERM IN, Maj. G?n. Com. Armv #U. S. in N. C ' J. E. JOUNST0?, Gen. Com. C. S army in 'N. C. True copy: A. R. Cuiso^vr, A. 1). C. Here follow the articles vt the Conven tiuu, which were finally agSeed upon: [Adopted.J Tenas of a Military Convei 'ion entered into this 26th day of April, 1S?5, ut Ben? nett's House, near Durham StV?nu, N. C., between l?en, josiah E'Johi?-tofi, com mandina tlio Confederate army, and Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, cornmati.ling the United Staten army in Kurth Carolina: .1. All acts of war on the part of the troop* under Gen. Johnston's command to cens j lunn this date. V 2. Ail anns nnd public properly to be deputed at Greensboro and delivered to I an ordnance officer of the UnitedStates I unny. 3. Rolls of all the officers and n eu to be made in duplicate, one cony to be retained hy .tlie Confederate commander of the troops and the other to be given to. an aifieer to be designated by den. Sherman. Each officer and man to ??re Iiis individ? ual obligation in writing not to take lip ?rms against the Governnientof tlie truite '. States until properly released from thu obligation. *4 Thc side arms of ofliccts. and their private horses mid baggage to be retained by them. 5. This being done, all tlie officers and men will be permitted to return to-theil homes, not to be disturbed by th? Uuited States-authorities so long as they observe their obligation and tlie laws in force where they may reside. (Signed,) W. T. SHERMAN, Maj. Gen. C.-m. U. S. Forces in N. C. J. E. JOHNSTON', General Com. C. S. Forces in N. C. Official: A. R. Cuisour, A. D. C Military Convention of April 26, 1SG5 supj)lcmcnto.l terms. 1. The Confederate troops to retain their field transportation. '2. Each brigade or separate body t< retain a number of arms cynal to one-bftl of its effective total, winch, when tin troopa reach tl cir homes, will be receive? by the local authorities for police purposes ;>. Officers mid Dien to be released fron the "obligation" at the same time will those of i.hc army cf Virginia. 4. Artillery horses to be used in Mel? transportation when necessary. 6. Tho horses und other private pc? perty of officers and uren to be retaiue by them. l>. Troops from Arkansas and Texas t be transported by wuter from Mobile o New Orleans to their homes by the Unite States. 7. The "obligations" of private soldier to be signed by their company command ers. 5. Naval forces within limits of Ge Johnston's command to have thc benet' of the stipulations. These were still pending when our ii formant left. Thc armistice and convention were pr? posed by Gen. Johnston. When And Johnson rejected the terms, Sherman gai notice of the resumption of hostilitie Gen. Johnston then proposed a renewal I the armistice for farther negotiatio which resulted in the terms adopted. THE Loss OF Tin; GEX. LVOV.-By lc ters received in this city, it is render? certain thnt the following residents Columbia and vicinity were passengers! board the ill-fated steamer Gen Lyo 1 Mr. and Mrs. Bews. Henry Hunt OJ family, fl. Reckling and family, H. Shnit? Henry and John Windhorn, Mr. and Mi Died rich "Windhorn. Ges. KERSHAW.-An extract from a p I vate despatch received in this city yest? ! day, says: "Gen. Kershaw is in Fort De j ware, but will soon be paroled and retu j to his home." According to the official report, Genei j Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant i?'?.l men, 15'J pieces of artillery, 71 stand colors and 15,918 stand of small arr The number of wagons, caissons, ?fcc, estimated at 1,100, and of horses and mu at 4.000. I COTTON SEIZUBE.-The United Sta authorities, so we are informed,have sei: all private cotton in Charleston, and fered a reward of teri dollars per bale the discovery of ali that ?snot forthec ing. Advices from Newbern state that a la number ot, tho members ol' the No Carolina Legislature arrived there on 19th ult., tor the purpose of ncgoti.it with Gen. Sherman with a view to xcM ing that State to thc Union. .?IP. Iiooal Ito The offiec of the^Co/iiin&ia PhpiUe SS on G-ates street, second ?o^-r from r?ab". GROWTH OK Tits PHOENIX.-Witru this dny's paper, it will he seen that our PJuc nix undergoes enlargement. Wc trust before long that she will er>:ead a pair o? wiDgs sufficiently large for her own fight and for thc satisfaction of thc community. We 6ball endeavor to satisfy oar publii of our equal willingness and ability to nijke the Columbia Phoenix not only worthyW their favor, but of "the ancient capital of South Carolina. Give us bu:, time, and we trust to satisfy all expectation!. LOCAL NEEDS AND APPETITE?.-Strtfwi berries and cream seem at an end; but the roses are fresh and blooming; and yester? day we had a beautiful bouquet from the hands of a fair lady,/or which she has our bow and blessing. Green peas are to be heard of in favorite situations, and, with a shoulder of-mutton, are, we Rre told, to be found on fortunate tables. We do not envy Hiern, but could wish to see aorae thing green of aspect occasionally on ours. We oould even rolis.Ii a hearty mess pf long collards, in the absence of caulh flowers aud cambage. Alas! for the po? verty of the editorial and press-gangs. They are among the ^rriahs usually, and, looking up \yith Alicawber, for a sudden shower of quails and manna, they grow stiff-necked in the midst of humility. Gardens have not flourished, according t?^ .ur experience, during the present spring. Thc drought has been fatal to the straw* Verries. The nights are not uaphasantly cn il; the days begin to grow unpleasant .ly wirm; the boura are longer and weari soive, and, with but two meal? a dar. and wbvlly meal, our very moonugnta are me? lancholy. I E3T" PERSONAL.-All aubscribeh" to the Phcekix whose subscriptions ijcve ex? pired, will please come forward and renew, in specie or provisions; ?therWise their pinera will be stoped. j We wish it distinctly understood that our terms are cash. No advertise? ment-, wiil, therefore, be inserted unless paid fur ir advance. I We present the following schedule of \ rates, in ibe e-?i-e <*?*tho m-vit .h^io>-? ?-?ye - I modities. XSr one month's subscription to the Phmnix, we will receive either of the following, viz: 1 bushel corn, peas or potatoes. 4 pounds Imiter. 5 ' '. ltrd. 5 " htcon. 4 head of chickens. 8 dozen egg?. ' Wood, vegetables and provisions gene rnlly received at fair market rates ap? proaching the fpce.e stan lards. AH AWFCT, C.'.LA?ir.Y.-We learn that an awful calamity has befallen some eight ] citizens and thfee soldiers of Chester, S. C. It seems tl/at there persons demanded and received t'.ie keys belonging to the Mftlical Purveyor's Department, and en? tered the building iookflp for tine wines ! and liquors. In their search, they ?ame across a ?ask of antimonial wine, and each took ?. hearty drink, thereby causing death to l* o or three in a few hours after? wards. The others of the party aie not ex ped pd lo live lt is feared that there arv more ?xisona who drank of thia wine, not knowing in deadly poison when taken in large doses. It i? stated that a similar affair occurred in Newberry recently. It is dangerous to meddle with doctors' staff. GEV. SKCRMAN'S TERMS-REASONS KOR DISAPPROVAL.-The Herald contains the following, among other reasons, why Gen. Sherman was balked: I. ft was an exercise of authority not vested hi Sherman,, and Johnston knew it ?. It rv as practical recognition. V.. it undertook to establish the rebel Government, ai:d placed munitions of war in the hands of the rebels, which might he used MS soon as the United States armies were disbanded, to subdue the loyal Stat.s. 4. The re-establishment of slavery. 6. Ajr furnishing grounds for the pay? rnent of ihe rebel dt bl, ?nil subjecting loyal citizens of rebel States to the debt consummated by their States. 6. As ignorirg the separate existence of j Western Virginia. Y. As abolishing the confiscation laws and relieving rebels of every degree from pains and pena'ties. 5. Aa giving terms refused by President ; Lincoln, and better than any ever a?ked. p. As affording nt* basis for a histing peace: but relieved rebels from the press? ure of defeat, and in a condition to over throw the Government when recap rated. [Frovi tin Char^slon Courier.] Free Later-A New Order. HKXDQ'RS Nor.Tj. DIST., DE??VOF SOI rir, Charlton, S. C., April?6. To planters reaRiug ?u the North bank of j the Ashley, Cooper and ando Rivers, ! and the Low;t Santee, Black, Pee Dee and Waccsma? Rivers: Numerous applications bas? been made to me for information as to th? policy to be adopted on ti:'subject of labor. j All can Understand the importance of milking a crop tie present season, and foresee the miser j and suffering conse? quent upon its failure. tn the present unsettled state, of the country, and in the alwonce of any recog? nized State author;'its, I find i: my duty to assume control of the plantations near the military lines, and order as foilows: I. The planters, efter Miking the oath of allegiance, "will assemble the freedmen, (lately theil slaves.) ?nd inform them that j they ate free, and that henceforth they must depend upen their own exertions fir a support. ii. Equitable contrasts in writing will he mace by the owneri of the land with tho freedmen for til? cultivation of the land during the present year. l'ayment will be mads in kind, and the Allowance of one-half : he crop is recom? mended as fair compensation for the labor, the landlord furn diing subsistence until the crop is g;.there!. The contracts will be submitted to the nearest military or naval commander for appioval. " When the above requirements are com? plied with, protection will be granted ns taras military necessity- will allow; bit where no contract is made, thc crop wi!! be considered forfeited for thc use of th? laborers. Should the owners refuse to cultivate it, they will b > considered P3 embrrrassing the Government, and the lfbi-On Wfdnetdjbfait, says theSnv m nah Herald, Capt. .'"'JMp . .Mickler, accompanied by ?ix'of hisBSrty, visited Daw foskie Island, in this eoiVA . and at th? ole: farm of Mr< John Stoci?R.i. rr.nidetv.l Jv er Dodge, a freedman.^Hhis eohmd nut was veli known in ?SRantiah. ani bis tortbeoni ing '.History of th? Great. Civil War.' The geueral plan of ins work, we b arn ^ ?11 be like that of \is "Pictorial Fiel?; Hook of the Revolution," so well knowi nad highly appreciate! in every part o die country, lt will ?mtaitf^bout 2,?0C engravings on wood uni steel. Tin: RAILROADS TuBpuonoirr Tin: Cow .ray.-Now that the w^r is over, and th work of destruction has ceased, it woufi be proper for the 2?ati?nal a:;d State G i vermneiits to go to vork at ?neq ant repair all the railroads throughout th? country. We shall want them hil in Mu new development of pverv interest i*. every section which will be inaugurate?: with the return of peace. i/V?iu Yorls Ihr aid. At a recent matinee at the New Tori Academy of Music, two richly dresse, ladies quarrelled abou?^ a seat. nnJ in dulged in a fierce scrimmage, iu which om of the termagants lind ner skirt wbolb torn off. A gentleman therein interpose? and stopped the disgraceful exhibi'.ion ty placing one of the wonietmn his own seat The Bank of England, ?in the 30th ult, reduced its rate of discount to four pe cent, at which there is a fair ?Jemand lo money. This movement strengthen jd th English fu.ids, and'consols were bu ovan and advancing. Condign punishment is tobe visited. b\ order of the Government, upon Piinc Georges, diaries and St. Mary's. Count ?es Maryland. They havwalwtys been hes tile, and lately harbored BooUi. Gen. Halleck is assigned to the nom mand cf Virginia and North Carolina G*n. G il! more remains in command of til Department of tlie Soutli. Erlanger, who married Mia* \Slit]?'i. i one of the largest dealers ?D United S'a: bondi at Frankfort, Gerir.nr.y He ba* RI eye t? profit Ail.-cw tl natio-J '.t iuc.it> Pur'i os uri liuo^t steam K?W York. Proston Kb tioned us the Seward. Mr. Stun tori, j portfolio of wai lira. Lin colite death of her 3i T?-n prominent ?< Montre ul, Can ?Ja,?' Ooh1, ic PW?iU?isffi at 150. >? ut to America. Vas' quunti.La . at Sahna. AU( rial Maits and In 'j-?o^?rtU b*?p<>j A -'"H By A. R. Fl TSrS (Moodal) M<.>HN 1 .'? 1 wilt Sell, a- he id;j Geiger's fif?- BP^>^^^ .? frite 21 tl.Kit-, o-jout'|"w?:r n "s ) Cvtli broke al:?- h. good c-'-inl- on. ii- iona S\fl.D'??l Ii- )'.'<, isoited s may IS ! 1' :r?. y .VfiyTl Ey J. Eugene 3}u?bsc. Will be sot?ji'iil? DAV, it 1 ?<'c.>. v my qi.'.', Aescmbiv s ?et.'. Thc following art!..;...<, Vi-spl Ter* Oil Lump, (Jl and Wie^s. '. Lice Sha Well Kopi, V.'a'e Beti ons, L^pe, ??e< Jewelry, etc Unlimited ? tti^-.-s ri o up to .lirrT!^ t M ie. jf' may IS.. 77 S,<'/~ ?7 Jaceb CphetJ WILL ffiiXo M ?Kin . Jj tr.tb at 11 ~*r!fT<->-'?., netr comer of i' Asserabtf st ree)* s, ; fl .J? bnshfis of SALT, i? Jots, t^il i chasers, j . ? 1 j '25 Ib?SPERM CANBLr'.S.jia j packages. ?errn*ca-ih in co'c.-i I may H -. 1 : 20 Wrapping Pf.pt iv. OLD ST-flVSPAPEXS for sie ofi; e -Prie; 20 and 40 eui *J l\ The state cf South CarAlij "r^ ' ' *'" "' ''""^[''^'.''ift EXEC i Tl VE DEPARTS Coi.t Mr.iA. M;y lt?. 1 7 ill'.jlEAS information ha*b*' YT io me of a murdor commit I the ! ody of I . Vv. I'OWELL; bj tann ti a aped \/\AJ>E. the property ?tobit Uipiian\ who has nade his ? ow, therefore, for t ie ap \nd arrest of the eiaid n-gro ni Wa! r.> of&r m rewan' of T !)ILi:?) OOLLA-RS. TJie said Wadu is nVrtd 19 or 20 yej built, eottip?eajoii slightly bumpy, part.ieblafly ;?O\? am| fm.'!.i ad prominent, and large scar nt iv. edge of the ha* by th if kiel; cf a hor-e. In witnets v hVreof, 1 have sot or. [L. s j and s i.:, this twelfth da* ... ti hundred nu ! sisY By tiie Gov mor: A. 6. MAGH Official; C. i\ JA.'?KT.V, >} vtirfc ^"-..;.'.ar-y; ."___M , littra Fine Gr sen Tt>\ ;,-'-.= ... 1 OK sal . in ? mall j vv ?Apply at Mrs. >. G El 'tenter street, nea. Lum? : : m? 11 J2?? J. i ?J .i Washing** Orphan ? - at all lieui miiv ? ri M'f years of Ter ms, ?v her at hi Cati: pus. sur Revu T" 16th rover By !>' . Notice n. KOATwi;?:tijj : ? is office a d . street, opposit* . iutrt, where 4n' nj . j ii less prof es; i Z_?_ Notice. . W. SllAND p HOOL for chi I , ', on MONDA" :.i-.?le known o e?ideuce, South ?st Mast to resiu Gonrt of Apvi Ii d KT OF APpV J ?cti?bia. S. G." . n 1'. Ij ;r.t. l'urties n !j t-il ves accord ir" I ri.f B. Ti. DUN I ESAOSSTJKE, Clerk Gil Gre,:, mai : Iii' sf Ar. Camden. N |) ipers piesse co; e round in1 the sf buildings, it thc L\ lt v.. 1 1 AMES* ?H.,ll