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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 13 (search)
oomed fly, sooner or later, for he said, not long since, that there could be no hope of success as long as Mr. Benjamin was Secretary of War. These words were spoken at a dinner-table, and will reach the ears of the Secretary. March 26 The apothecaries arrested and imprisoned some days ago have been tried and acquitted by a court-martial. Gen. Winder indorsed on the order for their discharge: Not approved, and you may congratulate yourselves upon escaping a merited punishment. March 27 It is said Mr. Benjamin has been dismissed, or resigned. March 28 Mr. Benjamin has been promoted. He is now Secretary of State. His successor in the War Department is G. W. Randolph, a lawyer of modest pretensions, who, although he has lived for several years in this city, does not seem to have a dozen acquaintances. But he inherits a name, being descended from Thomas Jefferson, and, I believe, likewise from the Mr. Randolph in Washington's cabinet. Mr. Randolph was a captai
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, Xxiv. March, 1863 (search)
gun-boats has been sunk in attempting to pass Vicksburg, and another badly injured. Also that an engagement has occurred on the Yazoo, the enemy having several gun-boats sunk, the rest being driven back. It snowed a little this morning, and is now clear and cold. Mr. Seddon is vexed at the unpopularity of the recent impressments by his order. It was an odious measure, because it did not go far enough and take all, distributing enough among the people to crush the extortioners. March 27 This is the day appointed by the President for fasting and prayers. Fasting in the midst of famine! May God save this people! The day will be observed throughout the Confederacy. The news from the West, destruction of more of the enemy's gun-boats, seems authentic. So far we have sustained no disasters this spring, the usual season of success of the enemy by water. Mr. G. W. Randolph was the counsel of the speculators whose flour was impressed, and yet this man, when Secretar
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 37 (search)
have him appointed hospital steward-the present Secretary consenting. But now the enrolling officer is after him again, and it will be seen what he is to do next. The act says dentists shall serve as conscripts. And Mr. Randolph himself was put in the category of conscripts by the late military act, but Gov. Smith has decreed his exemption as a member of the Common Council! Oh, patriotism, where are thy votaries? Some go so far as to say Gov. Smith is too free with exemptions I March 27 Bright morning, but windy; subsequently warmer, and wind lulled. Collards coming up. Potatoes all rotted in the ground during the recent cold weather. I shall rely on other vegetables, which I am now beginning to sow freely. We have no war news to-day. March 28 April-like day, but no rain; clouds, and sunshine, and warm. About 2 P. M. the Secretary received a dispatch stating that the enemy had appeared in force opposite Fredericksburg, and attempted, without success, to
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 49 (search)
sions intended to co-operate in the movement. The 600 prisoners were completely surprised-their pickets supposing our troops to be merely deserters. This indicates an awful state of things, the enemy being convinced that we are beaten, demoralized, etc. There was a communication for the Secretary this morning, from headquarters; but being marked confidential, I did not open it, but sent it to Gen. Breckinridge. Pickett's division has been marching for Petersburg all the morning. March 27 Bright, calm, but cold,--my disorder keeping me at home. The dispatch of Gen. Lee, I fear, indicates that our late attempt to break the enemy's lines was at least prematurely undertaken. The Dispatch newspaper has an article entreating the people not to submit too hastily, as in that event we shall have no benefit of the war between France and the United States--a certain event, the editor thinks. headquarters Army Confederate States, March 25th, 1865-11.20 P. M. Hon. J. C. Br