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Grant (search for this): chapter 102
coming back. It is free from Yankee pickets also, and there is no danger to be feared. Yes; but, Colonel, said General Floyd, my scouts have reconnoitred the entire river, and an officer who arrived not half an hour ago told me that he had tested the river everywhere, and no spot had he found that was fordable. I don't care, General, if he did, said Forrest; he told you a d — d lie, as I am ready to swear that I waded the river not half an hour ago, as my wet clothes will testify. And now, gentlemen, as it is getting late, it is high time you should be acting. Will you take my advice, and make your escape? No, was the reply, it is too late. I have one request to make, said Forrest; I have a fine regiment of cavalry here, and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, crossed the river at the aforesaid place, and made his escape without the loss of a man.
N. B. Forrest (search for this): chapter 102
ho desired admittance. He was ordered to show him in; and the next moment Colonel Forrest, all splashed with mud and water, with high-topped boots and an old slouchus this visit in order to find out what we have decided upon? Both, replied Forrest dryly; then rising from his chair, he said: But is it possible, gentleme Yes, was the reply. We have just arrived at that conclusion. But, said Forrest, there is no occasion for it, gentlemen. The whole army can easily escape, wispot had he found that was fordable. I don't care, General, if he did, said Forrest; he told you a d — d lie, as I am ready to swear that I waded the river not haape? No, was the reply, it is too late. I have one request to make, said Forrest; I have a fine regiment of cavalry here, and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, crossed the river at the aforesaid plac
Buckner (search for this): chapter 102
rday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion ande to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad asow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to no purpose, said Buckner. Well, gentlemen, said Floyd, I see you are still divided; and as I have thre excusable, I guess I am, too. So I transfer my right of command to you, General Buckner. General Buckner bowed, but said nothing. At that moment a noise was hGeneral Buckner bowed, but said nothing. At that moment a noise was heard without. The door opened, and the courier announced an officer who desired admittance. He was ordered to show him in; and the next moment Colonel Forrest, all and I want permission to take it out. Grant me this much, and I'm off. General Buckner nodded his head, when Forrest bolted out of the house, took his command, c
Donelson (search for this): chapter 102
A Reminiscence of Donelson.--A correspondent of the Memphis Appeal made the following statement, on the authority of a member of Congress who was one of the Fort Donelson Investigation Committee: On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion and exciting debate for a while. Some thought it necessary to surrender, and some did not. It was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silence ensued. At last Floyd said: Well, gentlemen, it remains with us to decide this matter, and we must — do it at once. It is now midnight, and if we retreat we haven't got a minute to lose. I say retreat, said Pillow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to
Fort Pillow (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 102
e of the Fort Donelson Investigation Committee: On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion and exciting debate for a whilIt was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silencd we must — do it at once. It is now midnight, and if we retreat we haven't got a minute to lose. I say retreat, said Pillow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to no purpose, said Buckner. Well, gentlemen, said Floyd, I seey would hang me. So, you see, the thing is impossible. I transfer the command to you, General. Well, gentlemen, said Pillow, I'm in the same fix as yourself. The Yankees have got me indicted for shipping guns and munitions of war to the confede
Magruder (search for this): chapter 103
A good joke.--I must tell a good thing that occurred here, apropos of General Smith. On his arrival he made his way to General Magruder's office. But one staff-officer happened to be in, and, as young men sometimes will do, he was occupying a position more comfortable than elegant, with his back to the door, singing Dixie. General Smith interrupted him with: Is this General Magruder's office? The young officer broke off his song only enough to reply: Yes, sir. General S.--Is the GenerGeneral Magruder's office? The young officer broke off his song only enough to reply: Yes, sir. General S.--Is the General in? Officer--No, sir. General S.--Will he be in soon? Officer--Don't know, sir. General S.--How long has he been gone? Officer--Don't know, sir. General S.--Where is he? Officer--Don't know, sir. It is not my work to keep him. General S.--Ahem! My name is Smith. Officer--Yes. Good many Smiths about — several been to see the General. General S.--They sometimes call me Lieutenant-General Smith. Officer--The deuce you say! The officer turned a very rapid sum
P. N. Smith (search for this): chapter 103
A good joke.--I must tell a good thing that occurred here, apropos of General Smith. On his arrival he made his way to General Magruder's office. But one staff-officer happened to be in, and, as young men sometimes will do, he was occupying a position more comfortable than elegant, with his back to the door, singing Dixie. General Smith interrupted him with: Is this General Magruder's office? The young officer broke off his song only enough to reply: Yes, sir. General S.--Is the Gen General S.--Where is he? Officer--Don't know, sir. It is not my work to keep him. General S.--Ahem! My name is Smith. Officer--Yes. Good many Smiths about — several been to see the General. General S.--They sometimes call me Lieuteod many Smiths about — several been to see the General. General S.--They sometimes call me Lieutenant-General Smith. Officer--The deuce you say! The officer turned a very rapid summerset, and disappeared in a twinkling.--Mobile Advertise
Mary E. Walker (search for this): chapter 104
A gallant female soldier.--Doctor Mary E. Walker writes from Chattanooga an account of a singular case of female martial spirit and patriotic devotion to the flag: Frances Hook's parents died when she was only three years old, and left her, with a brother, in Chicago, Illinois. Soon after the war commenced, she and her brott she would go home, and not enter the service again. Go home! she said; my only brother was killed at Pittsburgh Landing, and I have no home — no friends! Dr. Walker describes Frank as of about medium height, with dark hazel eyes, dark brown hair, rounded features, and feminine voice and appearance. Dr. W. is well versed inmpensation, as well as colored men, averring that patriotism has no sex. Whether the President will commission Miss Hook as a lieutenant, or Congress will draft Mrs. Walker's countrywomen into the service, we know not; but we are certain that the Doctor is thoroughly in earnest, and that the story of her new protegee is an interest
Frank Miller (search for this): chapter 104
A gallant female soldier.--Doctor Mary E. Walker writes from Chattanooga an account of a singular case of female martial spirit and patriotic devotion to the flag: Frances Hook's parents died when she was only three years old, and left her, with a brother, in Chicago, Illinois. Soon after the war commenced, she and her brother enlisted in the Sixty-fifth Home Guards, Frances assuming the name of Frank Miller. She served three months, and was mustered out, without the slightest suspicion of her sex having arisen. She then enlisted in the Ninetieth Illinois, and was taken prisoner in a battle near Chattanooga. She attempted to escape, and was shot through the calf of one of her limbs while said limbs were doing their duty in the attempt. The rebels searched her person for papers, and discovered her sex. The rascals respected her as a woman, and gave her a separate room while in prison at Atlanta, Georgia. During her captivity, she received a letter from Jeff Davis, offerin
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 104
. She served three months, and was mustered out, without the slightest suspicion of her sex having arisen. She then enlisted in the Ninetieth Illinois, and was taken prisoner in a battle near Chattanooga. She attempted to escape, and was shot through the calf of one of her limbs while said limbs were doing their duty in the attempt. The rebels searched her person for papers, and discovered her sex. The rascals respected her as a woman, and gave her a separate room while in prison at Atlanta, Georgia. During her captivity, she received a letter from Jeff Davis, offering her a Lieutenant's commission if she would enlist in their army. She had no home and no relatives; but she said she preferred to fight as a private soldier for the Stars and Stripes, rather than be honored with a commission from the rebs. About two weeks ago she was exchanged. The insurgents tried to extort from her a promise that she would go home, and not enter the service again. Go home! she said; my only
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