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Florida (Florida, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
the Confederacy at the ports of Wilmington and Charleston since October 26th, 1864, 8,632,000 pounds of meat, 1,501,000 pounds of lead, 1,933,000 pounds of saltpeter, 546,000 pairs of shoes, 316,000 pairs of blankets, 520,000 pounds of coffee, 69,000 rifles, 97 packages of revolvers, 2639 packages of medicine, 43 cannon, with a large quantity of other articles of which we need make no mention. Besides these, many valuable stores and supplies are brought, by way of the Northern lines, into Florida; by the port of Galveston and through Mexico, across the Rio Grande. The shipments of cotton made on government account since March 1st, 1864, amount to $5,296,000 in specie. Of this, cotton, to the value of $1,500,000, has been shipped since the 1st of July and up to the 1st of December. It is a matter of absolute impossibility for the Federals to stop our blockade-running at the port of Wilmington. If the wind blows off the coast, the blockading fleet is driven off. If the wind
Charlotte (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
ciatedfor he sees affairs in a desperate condition, and he has much to lose. January 9 Bright, clear, and cold. It is said the government depot at Charlotte, N. C., has been burned (accidentally), consuming a large amount of corn. We have nothing further of the movement of Grant's troops. We have Hood's acknowleout of the hands of the enemy; and this operation seems to indicate that some fear of its loss exists. Some 40,000 bushels of corn, etc. were consumed at Charlotte, N. C., the other day. A heavy loss! Both the army and the people will feel it. There seems already to exist the preliminary symptoms of panic and anarchy in the gess — and in time — we might be saved. January 12 Bright and frosty. Gold at $66 for one yesterday, at auction. Major R. J. Echols, Quartermaster, Charlotte, N. C., says the fire there destroyed 70,000 bushels of grain, a large amount of sugar, molasses, clothing, blankets, etc. He knows not whether it was the result of
Wilmington, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
uregard on Sherian. the expeditions against Wilmington. return of Mr. Pollard. the Blairs in Richation itself may cause the immediate fall of Wilmington. Blockade-running. Notwithstandinmported into the Confederacy at the ports of Wilmington and Charleston since October 26th, 1864, 8,6 to stop our blockade-running at the port of Wilmington. If the wind blows off the coast, the blocke, he thinks, destined for another attack on Wilmington. But none have left the lines in front of hspatches came last night for ammunition — to Wilmington,! believe. We have nothing yet decisive frocretary came. I could give him no news from Wilmington. He is much distressed; but if the enemy prn vaguely that the attack on the defenses of Wilmington has been progressing since Friday, and that ed 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 ba[9 more...]
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
t has forbidden the transportation of freight, etc. (private) from Georgia to Virginia, and perhaps from the intermediate States. On Satue government to send a corps of Lee's army to save their State and Georgia from devastation, as there are no adequate forces in them for defe They confess that Richmond is important to hold, but insist that Georgia and South Carolina must be defended to hold it, etc. They are frign had 275 miles the start, and the roads were impracticable in Northern Georgia and Alabama. But he telegraphed the Governors of Alabama, GeoGeorgia, etc., to concentrate troops rapidly in Sherman's front, ordered a brigade of cavalry from Hood to Wheeler, etc., and supposed some 30,0latter from all blame for the march (unopposed) of Sherman through Georgia. Col. Baylor, whom the President designated the other day as tsurping and despotic demand of the Confederate States Executive. Georgia trembles, and may topple over any day! Mr. Blair's return has
Staunton, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
borough, N. C., in response to the request of Mr. Secretary Seddon, gives information of the existence of many Union men in that section, and suggests sudden death to -- etc. The Secretary is diligent in getting such information; but lately it seems he never applies the remedy. Mr. Secretary Seddon thinks Mr. Peck's explanation of his purchasing satisfactory; the Assistant Secretary, Chief of Bureau of War, and Mr. Seddon's private clerk got an abundance of flour, etc. Major Harman, Staunton, says provisions cannot be had in that section to feed Early's army, unless one-fourth of all produce be bought at market prices, and the people go on half rations. The slaves everywhere are on full rations. January 21 A dark, cold, sleety day, with rain. Troopers and scouts from the army have icicles hanging from their hats and caps, and their clothes covered with frost, and dripping, The Examiner this morning says very positively that Mr. Secretary Seddon has resigned. Not a word
Lower California (Mexico) (search for this): chapter 47
upposed, has produced discontent in the army, from unequal distribution, etc. No doubt the speculators got control of it, and made money, at least provided for their families, etc. Hon. J. R. Baylor proposes recruiting in New Mexico and Lower California. The Secretary of War opposes it, saying we shall probably require all the trans-Mississippi troops on this side the river. The President differs with the Secretary, and writes a long indorsement, showing the importance of Baylor's projectsident, if ever published, would exculpate the latter from all blame for the march (unopposed) of Sherman through Georgia. Col. Baylor, whom the President designated the other day as the proper man to raise troops in New Mexico, Arizona, Lower California and in Mexico, is the same man who invited the Indians to a council in 1861, to receive presents, whisky, etc., and then ordered them, men, women, and children, to be slaughtered. Even Mr. Randolph revolted at such conduct. But now the gove
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 47
slaves-better emancipate them at once, conceding to the demands of England and France, and then enlist them. But he thinks a return to the st is rumored that a commissioner (a Louisianian) sailed to-day for England, to make overtures to that government. The government has orderd visit. Can there be war brewing between the United States and England or France? We shall know all soon. Or have propositions been maday proceed from intimations of a purpose on the part of France and England to recognize us, which, of itself, would lead inevitably to war. Te augmentation of the armament of the lakes, etc. is an offense to England. Besides, if it were possible to subjugate us, it would be only kfurnish an army of volunteers in the event of a war with France or England. The President has stigmatized the affected neutrality of those pates. If the United States be upon the eve of war with France and England, or either of them, our commissioners abroad will soon have propos
Tennessee River (United States) (search for this): chapter 47
Jan. 1st) our movements (in connection with Capt. T. N. Conrad) are perfectly secret. The next day he was to go to the Potomac. What has the Secretary sent him there for? J. R. Bledsoe presents a design for a new flag, red, white, and blue cross, which Gen. Lee thinks both original and beautiful. Judge Campbell has a box of clothing, sent from London by J. B. Bloodgood. January 5 Clear and cold. It is understood now that Gen. Hood has crossed to the south side of the Tennessee River with the debris of his army. Gen. Butler has returned to Virginia from his fruitless North Carolina expedition. It is supposed we shall have active operations again before this city as soon as the weather and roads will permit. But it really does seem that the States respectively mean to take control of all their men not now in the Confederate States armies, and I apprehend we shall soon have confusion worse confounded. The President sends, for his information, to the Secre
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
within three days sail. The shoals on the North Carolina Coast are from five to twenty miles wide; erning the assignment of conscripts in Western North Carolina, at most only a few hundred, and the ao the Commissary-General's traffic in Eastern North Carolina, within the enemy's lines. Also one rable move, indicating that South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. have a purposehom was intrusted money to buy supplies in North Carolina, has failed to make return of provisions oshed a large traffic through our lines, in North Carolina, for supplies; and he desires the press too send officers everywhere in Virginia and North Carolina, to collect provisions and to control railusin S. Custis, Clingman's brigade, Hoke's North Carolina division. Mr. Lewis, disbursing clerk enemy's gun-boats have been mostly sent to North Carolina, Gen. Lee may give Grant some trouble. Ifnd 10th Battalion North Carolina troops to North Carolina. He says these are nearly the only regula
Mississippi (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 47
work on the fortifications within the State, but also providing for impressment of an additional number by the Confederate States Government. This, Gen. P. considers a treasonable move, indicating that South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. have a purpose to disintegrate Confederate authority, and that they will not contribute another man, black or white, to the Confederate service, to be commanded by Confederate States authority. And he has several thrusts at Gen. Bragg alators got control of it, and made money, at least provided for their families, etc. Hon. J. R. Baylor proposes recruiting in New Mexico and Lower California. The Secretary of War opposes it, saying we shall probably require all the trans-Mississippi troops on this side the river. The President differs with the Secretary, and writes a long indorsement, showing the importance of Baylor's project, etc. Of course the Secretary will stint and say ay. The President thinks Col. B. can enlist t
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