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Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book III:—Maryland. (search)
a deep sleep which had scarcely been interrupted. The Federals were so utterly disorganized and discouraged that this answer was to them an order which they could not gainsay. Before noon the Confederates entered Harper's Ferry, and received eleven thousand five hundred and eightythree men as prisoners of war, with their arms and seventy-three pieces of artillery. Harper's Ferry was the counterpart of Donelson. This event did not have the same disastrous consequences to the Federals as Buckner's capitulation did to the Confederates; but if it did not involve the irretrievable loss of a whole State, it robbed them of the only opportunity, perhaps, of inflicting an irreparable defeat upon Lee's army. Chapter 4: Antietam. ON the morning of September 15th, while Franklin was resuming his march toward Harper's Ferry, ignorant of the disaster we have just related, McClellan was quickening the pace of the long columns that were filing through the ensanguined gorges of Turner's
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book IV:—Kentucky (search)
ed the divisions of Cheatham and Withers, the left, under Hardee, the divisions of Anderson and Buckner. These divisions were much stronger than those of the Federals; they were composed of at leastseparated from the Federals by Chaplin's Creek. Anderson was opposed to Rousseau and Sheridan; Buckner on his right faced Jackson. Cheatham found himself at first on the left of Anderson; but by a ck to the battle-field, from which he kept away, as will be presently seen. Toward two o'clock Buckner and Anderson put themselves in motion. The latter, with the brigades of Jones and Brown, attaco brigadiers were wounded; they gained no ground. But on their right Liddell's brigade, led by Buckner, took advantage of the wood which stretched across the valley, to approach Terrill's Federal brwn in front of him. In order to render Liddell's success complete by bearing more to the right, Buckner sent forward Cleburne's brigade, whose intrepid chief, scarcely recovered from the wound receiv
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book VI:—Virginia. (search)
being turned in that direction. D. H. Hill's division had arrived in the early part of December from the valley of Virginia, where it had remained until then; it was sent to Port Royal, where it exchanged a few cannon-shots with the Union vessels. The remainder of Jackson's corps, of which it now formed a part, was ranged en echelon along a line of considerable length, so as to be able to support the former or to assist Longstreet, as circumstances might require. Ewell's division was at Buckner's Neck, in the vicinity of the Rappahannock; that of A. P. Hill on his left, at Yerby's plantation, near the Massaponax, and Taliaferro in the rear, at Guiney's Station, on the Richmond Railroad. This station had become the principal depot and centre of supplies for the army. At last everything was ready to resist Burnside if he should cross the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg. It is true that the heights on the left bank, known by the name of Stafford Heights, commanded its course; but
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Book VII:—politics. (search)
aised the standard of secession could only have been treated as an ordinary criminal. More to the south, in Missouri and Kentucky, he would shelter himself behind the name of partisan or militiaman. Farther yet, in Tennessee or in Virginia, he was a regularly recognized enemy. The Federals always treated those who fell into their hands on the field of battle, having a commission from the hostile government, as prisoners of war. Thus, for instance, after the capitulation of Donelson, General Buckner, who had organized the secession troops in Kentucky, having been claimed by the Union authorities of that State for the purpose of being tried on a criminal charge, Mr. Lincoln set aside the demand, and took the first opportunity to exchange him. The Washington government had the same consideration for the partisans who fought openly in uniform and respected the rules of war. But the safety of its own soldiers, and that of the inhabitants who sought the protection of the Federal flag, d
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), chapter 9 (search)
e, D. McCook; brigade, Laibolt; brigade, Griesel. Cavalry, Stanley's brigade. Confederate army. Commander-in-chief, General Braxton Bragg. Army of east Tennessee, Major-general Kirby Smith. Division, Churchill. Division, Humphrey Marshall. Division, Heath. Army of the Mississippi, Lieutenant-general Leonidas Polk. 1st corps, Major-general Hardee. 1st Division, Patton Anderson. Powell's brigade, Adams' brigade, Jones' brigade, Brown's brigade. 2d, Division, Buckner. Lidell's brigade, Cleburne's brigade, Johnson's brigade, Wood's brigade. 3d corps (without commander, the corps being divided). 1st Division, Cheatham. Smith's brigade, Donelson's brigade, Stuart's brigade, Maney's brigade. 2d Division, Withers. Ii. Battle of Corinth. Federal army. Department of West Tennessee, Major-general Grant. Division, Sherman, Brigade, ......; brigade, ...... Division, Hurlbut. Veatch's brigade, Lauman's brigade. Division, Ord. Brigad
The Daily Dispatch: April 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
der to prevent Col. Butler from using it. When the Constitution left her wharf, the gates of the yard were thrown open, and the citizens entered the yard, presenting a warlike appearance. Small boys were marching about with sabres and revolvers at their sides, and every face presented a solemn and revengeful cast. The Constitution is commanded by Captain Rogers, of New York. Mr. H. Harrison, one of the professors, appeared in citizen's dress, and will resign tomorrow. Lieutenants Buckner, Davidson and two others, will resign on Monday. Twenty-two midshipmen resigned yesterday, and will leave for their homes on Tuesday. Two special trains arrived yesterday, with messages for the Governor. The last one left at 11 o'clock, P. M., and run off the track on the Washington road. All was private in reference to the object of the trains, and it is impossible to learn whether they are from Baltimore or Washington. The Governor goes this evening to charter the steam
The Daily Dispatch: may 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], War movements. (search)
War movements. A dispatch from St. Louis, datedMay 2d, says: The Cairo correspondent of the Republican writes that about a dozen volunteers, belonging to a Chicago company, had refused to take the oath and left the ranks. Major Buckner, commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia, had a conference with Col. Prentiss, commander of the forces at Cairo.--There was much excitement at Paducah, Ky., and companies were constantly drilling.--Four pieces of artillery had been received from Nashville. It was understood that the Governor of Tennessee had made a demand upon the Governor of Illinois for the arms and munitions of war taken from a steamer. The boat had been given up to the owners and taken to Paducah. The war feeling was high at Nashville, and several companies were drilling day and night. A twenty-four pounder and a considerable number of troops were stationed at Columbus, Ky. The town was carefully guarded and all strangers closely watched, as the p
The Daily Dispatch: May 13, 1861., [Electronic resource], Portsmouth,Va May 11, 1861 (search)
Ferry must be successful. The writer has seen twenty years of service, and is considered an officer of great skill. The letter is dated May 8. From Frankfort, Ky., we have the following doubtful intelligence, dated May 10: Messengers arrived here this morning, saying that three or four hundred negroes had armed themselves and formed into a company, and were committing depredations; that the whites under took to disarm them, and had several men killed. The Governor has sent Gen. Buckner to ascertain the truth of the matter. He has not yet returned. The military are in readiness. Rising Sun, Ind.,May 10.--The telegraph operator at Patriot, Indiana, telegraphs that he has been called upon to aid in quelling a negro insurrection which broke out last night in Owen and Gallatin counties, in Kentucky. Great fears were felt, as it was supposed the negroos were led on by two or three white citizens of Kentucky. The people are gathering all their forces to put down the r
The Daily Dispatch: may 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], War Movements. (search)
r H. Glennercoel, John H. Sweethart, John Waters, P. Doan, J. J. Jones, of Portage, Ohio, L. Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs. Macaulig, Mrs. Chapman, F. D. Allen, and two boys, named Icenhower and Lossing. Dr. B. Sanderson was stabbed last night in a drinking saloon by Judge Buckner. Both are prominent citizens. The difficulty grew out of the Camp Jackson affair. Buckner gave himself up, and was lodged in jail.--Sanderson received three wounds in the stomach, and each is regarded as fatal. r H. Glennercoel, John H. Sweethart, John Waters, P. Doan, J. J. Jones, of Portage, Ohio, L. Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs. Macaulig, Mrs. Chapman, F. D. Allen, and two boys, named Icenhower and Lossing. Dr. B. Sanderson was stabbed last night in a drinking saloon by Judge Buckner. Both are prominent citizens. The difficulty grew out of the Camp Jackson affair. Buckner gave himself up, and was lodged in jail.--Sanderson received three wounds in the stomach, and each is regarded as fatal.
The Daily Dispatch: June 19, 1861., [Electronic resource], Ordnance Department, Richmond.Va.,may 26, 1861. (search)
bly stated that there are 2,000 State troops at Boonesville, well entrenched, with cannon, determined to resist the Federal forces. The Secessionists are said to have full away on both sides of the Missouri river from Boonesville to Kansas.--Besides the Federal forces at St. Louis and enroute to Jefferson City, there are fourteen Illinois regiments within a few hours! march of St. Louis. There is a report of a skirmish near Independence, in which the Federal forces are represented to have been repulsed, but this requires confirmation. From Cairo. St. Louis, June 15. --Major Gen. McClellan addressed the troops at Cairo on the 13th promising them they should be the leaders of the great army, and that ere long they should have an opportunity to meet the Confederates. A letter from Cairo, the 14th instant, says that General Buckner, Commissioner from Kentucky, was there. He says that Kentucky intends establishing a grand encampment of State troops at Columbus.
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