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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XX. November, 1862 (search)
President and Secretary of War. President's servant arrested for robbing the Treasury. Gen. J. E. Johnston in town. Secretary has resigned. Hon. J. A. Seddon appointed Secretary of War. the enemy marching on Fredericksburg. Lee writes that he will be ready for them. Kentuckians will not be hog drivers. women and children flying from the vicinity of Fredericksburg. fears for Wilmington. no beggars. quiet on the Rappahannock. M. Paul, French Consul, saved the French tobacco. Gen. Johnston goes West. President gives Gov. Pettit full authority to trade cotton to France. November 1 Gen. Winder's late policemen have fled the city. Their monstrous crimes are the theme of universal execration. But I reported them many months ago, and Gen. Winder was cognizant of their forgeries, correspondence with the enemy, etc. The Secretary of War, and the President himself, were informed of them, but it was thought to be a small matter. Gen. Lee made his appearance at the depar
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 29 (search)
. I learn a subsequent dispatch announced that fighting had begun. I believe Johnston is intrenched. To-day Mr. Secretary Seddon requested Attorney-General Wattsterday, but up to the time of the latest accounts it had not become general. Johnston had destroyed the wells and cisterns, and as there are no running streams in t July 16 This is another blue day in the calendar. Nothing from Lee, or Johnston, or Bragg; and no news is generally bad news. But from Charleston we learn thJuly 18 Lee has got over the Potomac with a loss, in crossing, of 1500; and Johnston has abandoned Jackson, Miss. But we have awful good news from New York: anion, at the exposed camps of the enemy. July 20 Nothing from Lee or from Johnston, except that the latter has abandoned Jackson. From Bragg's army, I learn tha speech in New York to keep down the Irish. July 24 Nothing from Lee, or Johnston, or Beauregard, or Bragg-but ill luck is fated for them all. Our ladies, at le
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXX. September, 1863 (search)
battle is looked for soon. Rosecrans, who had advanced into Georgia, has fallen back on Chattanooga, which he is fortifying. If he be not driven from thence, we shall lose our mines, and the best country for commissary supplies. But Bragg had from 60,000 to 70,000 men on the 5th inst., when he had not fallen back far from Chattanooga; since then he has received more reinforcements from Mississippi, and Longstreet's corps, arrived by this time, will swell his army to 90,000 men, perhaps. Johnston will probably take command, for Bragg is becoming unpopular. But Bragg will fight! The equinoctial storm has commenced, and the monitors are not in view of Charleston, having sought quiet waters. The Enquirer has again assailed Mr. Benjamin, particularly on account of the retention of Mr. Spence, financial agent in England (appointed by Mr. Memminger), an anti-slavery author, whose books advocate Southern independence. To-day a letter was sent to the Secretary of War, from Mr. Ben
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXIII. December, 1863 (search)
re prone to act in opposition to the Confederate States Government. Yesterday the President sent over a newspaper, from Alabama, containing an article marked by him, in which he was very severely castigated for hesitating to appoint Gen. J. E Johnston to the command of the western army. Why he sent this I can hardly conjecture, for I believe Johnston has been assigned to that command; but I placed the paper in the hands of the Secretary. My son Custis, yesterday, distributed proposals forJohnston has been assigned to that command; but I placed the paper in the hands of the Secretary. My son Custis, yesterday, distributed proposals for a nightschool (classical), and has some applications already. He is resolved to do all he can to aid in the support of the family in these cruel times. It is a sad Christmas; cold, and threatening snow. My two youngest children, however, have decked the parlor with evergreens, crosses, stars, etc. They have a cedar Christmas-tree, but it is not burdened. Candy is held at $8 per pound. My two sons rose at 5 A. M. and repaired to the canal to meet their sister Anne, who has been teaching
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 35 (search)
ceived the congratulations of a vast multitude to-day. One woman kissed his hand. Gov. Smith advertises a reception to-night. Yesterday a committee was appointed to investigate the report that a certain member of Congress obtained passports for several absconding Jews, for a bribe. January 9 Cold and clear. Gen. Longstreet has preferred charges against Major-Gen. McLaws and another general of his command, and also asks to be relieved, unless he has an independent command, as Gen. Johnston's headquarters are too far off, etc. The Secretary is willing to relieve him, but the President intimates that a successor ought to be designated first. Beef was held at $2.50 per pound in market to-day-and I got none; but I bought 25 pounds of rice at 40 cts., which, with the meal and potatoes, will keep us alive a month at least. The rich rogues and rascals, however, in the city, are living sumptuously, and spending Confederate States notes as if they supposed they would soon be v
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 39 (search)
reat victory would be the speediest way. My garden looks well, but affords nothing yet except salad. May 23 Fair and warm, with pleasant breezes. Gen. Johnston, without a defeat, has fallen back to Calhoun, Ga. Gen. Lee, without a defeat, has fallen back to Hanover Junction, his headquarters at Ashland. Grant ishall hear both the artillery and musketry from my dwelling. All is quiet on the south side of the river. Nothing from Georgia, except a short address from Gen. Johnston to the army, stating that, having the enemy now where he wants him, he will lead the soldiers to battle. War and famine develop some of the worst instincts keep it a secret! And the government turns extortioner, making $45 profit per bushel out of the necessities of the people! I saw a dispatch, to-day, from Gen. Johnston to his Chief Commissary, at Atlanta, ordering him, after reserving ten days rations, to send the rest of the stores to Augusta! It is said Mr. Memminger an
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 40 (search)
ent! June 2 Very warm and cloudy. There was no general engagement yesterday, but heavy skirmishing, and several assaults at different points; and a dispatch from Gen. Lee says they resulted favorably to our arms. A dispatch from Gen. Johnston says his men are in good plight, after combats enough to make a battle, in all of which the enemy suffered most. The local troops (Custis's battalion, etc.) were ordered out today. I have not understood to what point they were ordered; bthe Republican party, and giving an opportunity for the Democrats to elect a President. If we can only subsist till then, we may have peace, and must have independence at all events. But there is discontent, in the Army of the West, with Gen. Johnston, and in the East with Bragg, and among the croakers with the President. New potatoes sold to-day for $5 per quart, $160 per bushel! Mr. Rhodes, Commissioner of Patents, told me to-day that Gen. Forrest, at last accounts, was at Tupelo
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 47 (search)
and a dismal gloom rests upon the faces of the increasing party of croakers. We have famine, owing to the incapacity of the government, and the rapacity of speculators. Wood, however, is coming in, but it is only for military officers, etc. No one can live on wood. Gold is $70 for $1, and meal about $100 per bushel. The House of Representatives (in secret session) has passed the Senate joint resolution creating the office of commander-in-chief (for Gen. Lee), and recommending that Gen. Johnston be reinstated, etc. It passed by a vote of 62 to 14. What will result from this? Is it not a condemnation of the President and the administration that displaced Gen J., etc.? Who will resign? Nous verrons! January 20 Clear and cold. No news — that is bad news. Nothing has transpired officially of the events and details near Wilmington, but there is a rumor, exaggerated perhaps, of the fall of Wilmington itself. No doubt Sherman is marching on Charleston, and if there be no
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 49 (search)
s rations for the army — a nice calculation. Gen. Johnston telegraphs the Secretary that his army must suffrom his office, closeted with the President. Gen. Johnston is concentrating on the Wilmington and Weldon Ram was received this morning from Gen. R. E. Lee: Gen. Johnston reports that on the 16th Gen. Hardee was repeateerman on the 16th. But the official dispatch of Gen. Johnston says Hardee retired, and Sherman advanced after lossom. At last we have reliable information that Johnston has checked one of Sherman's columns, at Bentonvilllow, than for what is accomplished. So Bragg and Johnston have both shown successful fight lately. Beauregae prices-and they will get them, in consequence of Johnston's success, which revives the conviction that Richmered. There is a rumor of a great victory by Gen. Johnston in North Carolina, the taking of 1500 prisoners,it will rule the prices. It is reported that Gen. Johnston has fallen back on Weldon; some suppose to attac
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XLIX. April, 1865 (search)
r great battle was fought yesterday, at Amelia Court House, on the Danville Road, and that Lee, Johnston and Hardee having come up, defeated Grant. It is only rumor, so far. If it be true, Richmond woops, which seems to confirm the reports of recent battles, and the probable success of Lee and Johnston. But all is doubt and uncertainty. The military authorities are still reticent regarding toubt if he will ever forgive Gen. Lee. April 11 Cloudy and misty. It is reported that Gen. Johnston has surrendered his army in North Carolina, following the example of Gen. Lee. But no salut1-P. M. Another 100 guns were fired in Capitol Square, in honor, I suppose, of the surrender of Johnston's army. I must go and see. Captain Warner is still in prison, and no one is allowed to vis had telegraphed something to Lieut.-Gen. Grant to-day. The salute some say was in honor of Johnston's surrenderothers say it was for Lee's-and others of Clay's birthday. April 13 Raining. L