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Dumfries, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 22
one looks at the map of Virginia, he will see that the Potomac, from Harper's Ferry to a point tar below this, makes a curve outward, sweeping in its course by the cities of Georgetown, Washington, and Alexandria. Our forces are scattered from Dumfries to the Shenandoah. Draw a line through between the two points and it will fall not far from where we now are. Washington and the right and left flank of our line will be about equidistant from each other. It can readily be seen that, were therow to what extent the fight was carried. You will probably know more of it in Richmond than we do here. The batteries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded the river.--Yesterday a large flotilla was below Dumfries waiting to be permitted to pass to Washington. Whenever a man of-war came within range she was fired on. Heavy guns were frequently heard during the day. I have heard that the Federals have advanced up to Flint Hill, two miles from Fairfax
Flint Hill (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 22
white tents were pitched and the pots were boiling. As far as my knowledge of history goes, a march of this kind was never conducted more orderly, of with greater celerity, and I only wait to consult with educated army officers before giving my opinion of it as a military movement. Of the skirmishing in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry I cannot learn the particulars, and do not know to what extent the fight was carried. You will probably know more of it in Richmond than we do here. The batteries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded the river.--Yesterday a large flotilla was below Dumfries waiting to be permitted to pass to Washington. Whenever a man of-war came within range she was fired on. Heavy guns were frequently heard during the day. I have heard that the Federals have advanced up to Flint Hill, two miles from Fairfax, and can be seen from that place and from Germantown. What their force is, of course we cannot say. Bohemian.
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 22
r. For two weeks our force kept the "grand army" within good running distance of their fortifications, never loosing an occasion to give them a showing for a right. If one looks at the map of Virginia, he will see that the Potomac, from Harper's Ferry to a point tar below this, makes a curve outward, sweeping in its course by the cities of Georgetown, Washington, and Alexandria. Our forces are scattered from Dumfries to the Shenandoah. Draw a line through between the two points and it wiry goes, a march of this kind was never conducted more orderly, of with greater celerity, and I only wait to consult with educated army officers before giving my opinion of it as a military movement. Of the skirmishing in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry I cannot learn the particulars, and do not know to what extent the fight was carried. You will probably know more of it in Richmond than we do here. The batteries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded
Sebastapol (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 22
d fortifications, a good line for defensive operations, and that counter works could be made opposite those of the enemy that would be valuable to check his advance. The whole chain of hills from Lewinsville to Springfield would make an admirable base for defensive operations, but would be of little value as a base of offensive movements. They were untenable unless strongly fortified, and this would have necessitated a siege, which might have proved as long and as serious as the siege of Sebastopol. The good people grumbled considerably at the idea of giving up any territory once occupied, but at the same time they grumbled at the inactivity or delay of the army. They did not seem to consider that to hold a position immediately under the enemy's batteries, and within range of his cannon, it would be necessary to have fortifications, and that the construction of them would cost our men many months' of manual labor and of tedious garrison duty. Volunteers are of little value to garr
Germantown (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 22
white tents were pitched and the pots were boiling. As far as my knowledge of history goes, a march of this kind was never conducted more orderly, of with greater celerity, and I only wait to consult with educated army officers before giving my opinion of it as a military movement. Of the skirmishing in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry I cannot learn the particulars, and do not know to what extent the fight was carried. You will probably know more of it in Richmond than we do here. The batteries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded the river.--Yesterday a large flotilla was below Dumfries waiting to be permitted to pass to Washington. Whenever a man of-war came within range she was fired on. Heavy guns were frequently heard during the day. I have heard that the Federals have advanced up to Flint Hill, two miles from Fairfax, and can be seen from that place and from Germantown. What their force is, of course we cannot say. Bohemian.
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 22
have confidence in such men as Johnston, Beauregard, Smith, Longstreet, Van Dorn, Stuart, and their confreres? Some time ago, while speaking of the occupation of Munson's hill, I remarked that it, together with the neighboring eminences, could be made, by the erection of field fortifications, a good line for defensive operations, and that counter works could be made opposite those of the enemy that would be valuable to check his advance. The whole chain of hills from Lewinsville to Springfield would make an admirable base for defensive operations, but would be of little value as a base of offensive movements. They were untenable unless strongly fortified, and this would have necessitated a siege, which might have proved as long and as serious as the siege of Sebastopol. The good people grumbled considerably at the idea of giving up any territory once occupied, but at the same time they grumbled at the inactivity or delay of the army. They did not seem to consider that to hol
Evansport (Ohio, United States) (search for this): article 22
hite tents were pitched and the pots were boiling. As far as my knowledge of history goes, a march of this kind was never conducted more orderly, of with greater celerity, and I only wait to consult with educated army officers before giving my opinion of it as a military movement. Of the skirmishing in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry I cannot learn the particulars, and do not know to what extent the fight was carried. You will probably know more of it in Richmond than we do here. The batteries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded the river.--Yesterday a large flotilla was below Dumfries waiting to be permitted to pass to Washington. Whenever a man of-war came within range she was fired on. Heavy guns were frequently heard during the day. I have heard that the Federals have advanced up to Flint Hill, two miles from Fairfax, and can be seen from that place and from Germantown. What their force is, of course we cannot say. Bohemian.
Dorn (search for this): article 22
icate it to the Lincoln Government. It will be seen, then, that it becomes necessary to act with the greatest caution, to withhold for a time all important movements, and to keep the secrets of the campaign from all, except the commanding Generals. If the people have confidence in their Generals, they will be perfectly willing to submit to anything that the good of the country requires — and who is there that does not have confidence in such men as Johnston, Beauregard, Smith, Longstreet, Van Dorn, Stuart, and their confreres? Some time ago, while speaking of the occupation of Munson's hill, I remarked that it, together with the neighboring eminences, could be made, by the erection of field fortifications, a good line for defensive operations, and that counter works could be made opposite those of the enemy that would be valuable to check his advance. The whole chain of hills from Lewinsville to Springfield would make an admirable base for defensive operations, but would be of
Fairfax (search for this): article 22
baggage trains started, and the whole army gotten in movable condition. Up to this time the real object of the change had not been known, but it became generally understood that it was not to be an immediate advance, and that, for the present, Fairfax was to be abandoned to the enemy. This, of course, caused great consternation among the citizens of the town, who flew hither and thither through the village half frantic with dismay. Carpet bags and trunks were hastily and closely packed; rooeries at Evansport and below are in fine condition, and have effectually blockaded the river.--Yesterday a large flotilla was below Dumfries waiting to be permitted to pass to Washington. Whenever a man of-war came within range she was fired on. Heavy guns were frequently heard during the day. I have heard that the Federals have advanced up to Flint Hill, two miles from Fairfax, and can be seen from that place and from Germantown. What their force is, of course we cannot say. Bohemian.
Francis M. Smith (search for this): article 22
Generals, who have thus far conducted the campaign with entire success, deemed it expedient to do so. When we remember that our army is commanded by Johnston, the greatest General of the age, and by Beauregard, the most skillful engineer, and by Smith, a man of great ability and thorough training, we can well afford to accept expediency as a reason for any movement that may seem singular and uncalled for, by those who know nothing of the designs of the enemy. In saying this, I do not wish to ommanding Generals. If the people have confidence in their Generals, they will be perfectly willing to submit to anything that the good of the country requires — and who is there that does not have confidence in such men as Johnston, Beauregard, Smith, Longstreet, Van Dorn, Stuart, and their confreres? Some time ago, while speaking of the occupation of Munson's hill, I remarked that it, together with the neighboring eminences, could be made, by the erection of field fortifications, a good
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