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Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
e shall have plenty of powder --making 7000 pounds per day; and 55,000 rifles per ahnum, besides importations. So, if there must be another carnival of blood, the defense can be maintained at least another year, provided the right men have the management. A violent opposition is likely to spring up against Mr. Benjamin's suggestions. No doubt he is for a desperate stroke for independence,. being out of the pale of mercy; but his moral integrity is impugned by the representatives from Louisiana, who believe he has taken bribes for passports, etc., to the injury of the cause. He feels strong, however, in the strength of the President, who still adheres to him. There is much excitement among the slaveowners, caused by Mr. Benjamin's speech. They must either fight themselves or let the slaves fight. Many would prefer submission to Lincoln; but that would not save their slaves! The Proclamation of Emancipation in the United States may yet free the South of Northern domination
Cape Fear (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
g tax in kind; and this morning those officers in this city under forty-five years of age advertise the location of their places of business as collectors of tax in kind, Capt. Wellford, a kinsman of Mr. Seddon, among the rest, the very men the bill was intended to remove! Alas for Breckinridge and independence 1 The following dispatch has just been received from Gen. R. E. Lee: headquarters, February 22d, 1865. From dispatches of Gen. Bragg of 21st, I conclude he has abandoned Cape Fear River. He says he is embarrassed by prisoners. Enemy refuses to receive or entertain propositions. I expect no change will be made by Gen. Grant. It is his policy to delay. Have directed prisoners to be sent to Richmond by rail or highway, as may be most practicable; if wrong, correct it. R. E. Lee. This looks like the speedy fall of Wilmington, but not of Richmond. To-day is the anniversary of the birth of Washington, and of the inauguration of Davis; but I hear of no holiday.
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
elves. No news to-day from Georgia and South Carolina-which means there is no good news. If it aham, of North Carolina, Orr and Miles, of South Carolina, oppose the employment of negro troops, anmorning. Nothing from below; nothing from South Carolina. Perhaps communications are cut between t and our communications. The news from South Carolina is vague, only that the armies are in acti night. We have no important news from South Carolina, except the falling back toward Columbia o Gen. Beauregard telegraphs from Columbia, S. C., yesterday, that Gen. Pillow proposes to gatheay be calamitous beyond calculation. Poor South Carolina! her day of agony has come! February 1y daughter prayed, upon hearing the news. South Carolina was superior to all the States in the estie did not gain the day; and if this be so, South Carolina lies at the conqueror's feet. I though and reserves, I suppose) refused to enter South Carolina in obedience to Gen. Beauregard's orders, [1 more...]
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
ut his countenance is cheerful, and his health vigorous. The papers say Wheeler has beaten Kilpatrick (Federal cavalry general) back five miles, somewhere between Branchville and Augusta. So he did once or twice when Sherman was marching on Savannah, and he took it while Bragg remained at Augusta. The news of a victory by Beauregard over Sherman would change the face of affairs in that quarter, and nothing less will suffice. It is surprising that the Federal authorities do not seem to ll into their hands. He says Gen. Bragg's orders regarding its removal are wholly disregarded; and he implores the President to prevent its falling into the enemy's hands, and disgracing his State as Georgia was disgraced by the cotton taken at Savannah. He says these speculators have an understanding with the enemy. The President indorses, simply, For attention.-J. D. I bought quarter ounce early York cabbage-seed to day at $10 per ounce. February 23 Raining; the most inclement Febr
Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
Hardee, who knows not whether Branchville or Augusta is his objective point. I suppose Sherman wiobably escape. Military men here consider Augusta in danger; of course it is! How could it be ing on Branchville, and that Beauregard is at Augusta. The great struggle will be in Virginia, ting that he had ordered Stewart's corps to Augusta, Ga., as Sherman's movement rendered a victory n So we may expect a battle immediately near Augusta, Ga. Beauregard should have some 20,000 men, besille, but the wires are said to be working to Augusta. A deficiency of between $300,000,000 andnear Branchville, and cut communications with Augusta. At the meeting, yesterday, Mr. Hunter prfive miles, somewhere between Branchville and Augusta. So he did once or twice when Sherman was maannah, and he took it while Bragg remained at Augusta. The news of a victory by Beauregard over ShHe says also that our telegraph operator in Augusta, Ga., sent all the military dispatches to Grant!
J. S. Preston (search for this): chapter 48
ent me a letter of introduction to Gen. Breckinridge yesterday. I sent it in to-day. I want the system of passports changed, and speculation annihilated, else the cause is lost. I expect no action, for impediments will be interposed by others. But my duty is done. I have as little to lose as any of them. The generals all say the system of passports in use has inflicted great detriment to the service, a fact none can deny, and if it be continued, it will be indeed idiotic suicide, as Gen. Preston says. The weather is moderating, but it is the most wintry 14th of February I remember to have seen. Yet, as soon as the weather will admit of it, the carnival of blood must begin. At Washington they demand unconditional submission or extermination, the language once applied to the Florida Indians, a few hundred of whom maintained a war of seven years. Our cities may fall into the hands of the enemy, but then the populations will cease to subsist on the Confederacy. There is no pro
Kilpatrick (search for this): chapter 48
ry of War at Washington, when our commissioners were in his camp, that he understood both Messrs. Stephens and Hunter to say that peace might be restored on the basis of reunion. February 15 Moderated last night; this morning sleety and dangerous. Gen. Lee was in the city yesterday, walking about briskly, as if some great event was imminent. His gray locks and beard have become white, but his countenance is cheerful, and his health vigorous. The papers say Wheeler has beaten Kilpatrick (Federal cavalry general) back five miles, somewhere between Branchville and Augusta. So he did once or twice when Sherman was marching on Savannah, and he took it while Bragg remained at Augusta. The news of a victory by Beauregard over Sherman would change the face of affairs in that quarter, and nothing less will suffice. It is surprising that the Federal authorities do not seem to perceive that in the event of a forced reconstruction of the Union, and a war with any European powe
Sterling Price (search for this): chapter 48
t that their endeavors may prove successful! Such is the newspaper information. A kind Providence watches over my family. The disbursing clerk is paying us half salaries to-day, as suggested in a note I wrote the Secretary yesterday. And Mr. Price informs me that the flour (Capt. Warner's) so long held at Greensborough has arrived! I shall get my barrel. It cost originally $150; but subsequent expenses may make it cost me, perhaps, $300. The market price is from $800 to $1000. I bought also of Mr. Price one-half bushel of red or cow-peas for $30; the market price being $80 per bushel. And Major Maynard says I shall have a load of government wood in a few days! February 3 The report that the United States Government had appointed commissioners to meet ours is contradicted. On the contrary, if is believed that Gen. Grant has been reinforced by 30,000 men from Tennessee; and that we shall soon hear thunder in Richmond. Gen. Lee writes urgently in behalf of Major Tan
Maynard (search for this): chapter 48
. It cost originally $150; but subsequent expenses may make it cost me, perhaps, $300. The market price is from $800 to $1000. I bought also of Mr. Price one-half bushel of red or cow-peas for $30; the market price being $80 per bushel. And Major Maynard says I shall have a load of government wood in a few days! February 3 The report that the United States Government had appointed commissioners to meet ours is contradicted. On the contrary, if is believed that Gen. Grant has been reinf. servt., (Signed) B. F. Butler, Major-Gen. Comd'g and Corn. for Exchange. The ladies were Virginians. I got my barrel (2 bags) flour to-day; 1 bushel meal, 1 bushel peas, 1 bushel potatoes ($50 per bushel); and feel pretty well. Major Maynard, Quartermaster, has promised a load of wood. Will these last until--? I believe I would make a go-od commissary. February 5 Clear and cold. Our commissioners are back again! It is said Lincoln and Seward met them at Fortress Monroe,
Minzer (search for this): chapter 48
Yesterday much of the day was consumed by Congress in displaying a new flag for the Confederacy-before the old one is worn out Idiots! I have just seen on file a characteristic letter from Major-Gen. Butler, of which this is a literal copy: headquarters Dept. Va. And N. C., army of the James in the field, Fortress Monroe, Oct. 9th 1864. Hon. Robt. Ould SIR: An attempt was made this morning by private Roucher, Co. B, 5th Penna. cavalry, to commit a rape upon the persons of Mrs. Minzer and Mrs. Anderson, living on the Darbytown Road. On the outrage being discovered, he broke through the picket line, and fled for your lines. Our soldiers chased him, but were unable to overtake him. I have therefore the honor to request that you will return him, that I may inflict the punishment which his dastardly offense merits. I cannot be responsible for the good conduct of my soldiers, if they are to find protection from punishment by entering your lines. I have the hon
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