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West Point (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 8
the Peninsula should once more be sent against Richmond.--The attractive baits to the rebel leaders, to be found at various points along the Southern coast are not alluring enough, and if coaxing will not bring the rebels out in their strength we must see what force will do. The question then occurs from what point should the force be applied, and who shall make the diversion? For such a demonstration we have a choice of three points eminently eligible; I. By way of York river, landing at West Point, 20 miles below Richmond. By way of James river, landing on the south bank, at the moth Appomattox, about 23 miles from Richmond, ving upon Port Walfball, and threatening the rend capital from the rear, and cutting it off from railway communication with the Southern States By way of Suffolk, through Nangemond, of Wight, Southampton, and Prince George counties, along excellent roads, through a level, well plain, seizing Blandford Heights, overlooking Petersburg. This it a mar
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 8
ding the rebels was delusion; that he was responsible for sending the Banks expedition away to the Cult instead of the James river. They then adjourned over to Wednesday, when, after the adjournment of the Senate, they resumed their consultations. three points eminently eligible; I. By way of York river, landing at West Point, 20 miles below Richmond. By way of James river, landing on the south bank, at the moth Appomattox, about 23 miles from Richmond, ving upon Port Walfball, and overlooking Petersburg. This it a march of 58 miles. In the latter movement we would have the cover gunboats in the James river, if needed, and the privilege of lauding reinforcements as high up as City Point, 12 miles below Petersburg, and Coggi the Potomac last spring but was claimed to be impracticable from the fact that the Merrimac was in existence; and the James river was not in our possession. A movement of this kind now would possess all the grandeur of that mapped out for General
Ring (search for this): article 8
the resolution, to read: "That, in the judgment of the Senate, a reconstruction of the Cabinet would increase the confidence of the country" Senator Sherman objected because this was too broad; that Secretary Chase would resign at once if that was passed. Senator Fessenden then amended it to read: "A partial reconstruction," and upon that the resolution passed, and a committee of seven was formed Afterwards Senators Howard and Harris were added, making it nine. On Thursday Senator Ring informed Mr. Seward of the action of the Senate, and he and Assistant Secretary Seward at once sent to the President their resignations. On Thursday evening the committee of nine waited on the President and laid the matter before him. No result was arrived at but speeches were made by the enemies of Mr. Seward, in which he was denounced in unmeasured terms. The committee retired and left the matter in the hands of the President, believing that it was all right. The committee from th
Seward (search for this): article 8
nowledged the reception of the resignations of Seward and Chass, and, after due deliberation, came tseveral Senators made fierce attacks upon Secretary Seward, making him responsible for our defeats af Iowa, declaring a want of confidence in Secretary Seward, and requesting the President to remove hrman, Trumbull, Wade, &c., It was charged that Seward's policy was a Fablan one--that of delay; thatnine. On Thursday Senator Ring informed Mr. Seward of the action of the Senate, and he and Assi at but speeches were made by the enemies of Mr. Seward, in which he was denounced in unmeasured tery found the whole Cabinet there excepting Secretary Seward. The President introduced the subjectated that he was not a personal friend of Secretary Seward, though formerly a law partner, and thoug Senator Grimes made a fierce slight upon Mr. Seward. Mr. Feszenden was firm, but determinedIn all the interviews the President defended Mr. Seward warmly, denying that he has actively interfe[3 more...]
Chase (search for this): article 8
Cabinet would increase the confidence of the country" Senator Sherman objected because this was too broad; that Secretary Chase would resign at once if that was passed. Senator Fessenden then amended it to read: "A partial reconstruction,"re excepting Secretary Seward. The President introduced the subject and stated the object of the committee. Secretary Chase at once stated that he did not come there to be arraigned by Senators Senator Fessenden said he did not come thirm, but determined. The meeting lasted until a late hour, and adjourned without any result being accomplished. Secretary Chase, however, tendered his resignation to the President in order to place him in a position to use his own pleasure. cy has been detrimental to the conduct of the war.--He expressed the most unbounded confidence in Secretaries Stanton and Chase, and thought Secretary Welles had done all that could be done. He will not remove any member, and unless they resign
A. E. Burnside (search for this): article 8
fore long. The defeat at Fredericksburg. Burnside's official account of the late disaster at Frederies his judgment as a military commander." We annex Burnside's account: Headq'rs of the Army of the Potomac, Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, A. E. Burnside, Major-Gen Com'g the Army of the Potomac. Lincoln Refuses to accept Burnside's resignation. Burnside arrived in Washington on the 20th and tenderBurnside arrived in Washington on the 20th and tendered his resignation, which Lincoln refused to accept. Burnside left for the Army of the Potomac on the 22d. Burnside left for the Army of the Potomac on the 22d. Another statement from Burnside. Washington, Dec. 23. --The following has been received at HeadquarBurnside. Washington, Dec. 23. --The following has been received at Headquarters: Headq's Army of the Potomac, December 23, 1862. To Major-General H. W. Halleck, General in Chiefare receiving treatment in hospital. (Signed) A. E. Burnside, Major General Commanding. Lincoln to thome other similar diversion, should be made at once, to render the capture of Richmond by Burnside certain.
H. W. Halleck (search for this): article 8
against him were false; that the President knew that the charge that he was responsible for the movement on Fredericksburg was groundless; that neither he nor Gen. Halleck was responsible. Senator Grimes made a fierce slight upon Mr. Seward. Mr. Feszenden was firm, but determined. The meeting lasted until a late houce than it does his judgment as a military commander." We annex Burnside's account: Headq'rs of the Army of the Potomac. Falmouth, Dec. 19, 1862. Major General H. W. Halleck, General in-Chief United States Army, Washington: General: I have the honor to offer the following reasons for moving the Army of the Potomac acrosrom Burnside. Washington, Dec. 23. --The following has been received at Headquarters: Headq's Army of the Potomac, December 23, 1862. To Major-General H. W. Halleck, General in Chief: In my report to you of the 19th inst. the number of wounded was stated at about 9,000, and the number receiving hospital treatme
Seward Others (search for this): article 8
Senators made fierce attacks upon Secretary Seward, making him responsible for our defeats and declaring that the country was tired of the present conduct of the was, a resolution was offered by Senator Grimes, of Iowa, declaring a want of confidence in Secretary Seward, and requesting the President to remove him. This was passed by a vote of thirteen year to eleven days. A long discussion was entered into, Senator Sumner making a lengthy speech, at tacking the foreign diplomacy of Secretary Seward Others were made by Senators Sherman, Trumbull, Wade, &c., It was charged that Seward's policy was a Fablan one--that of delay; that he had encouraged McClellan in his delays; that his idea of surrounding the rebels was delusion; that he was responsible for sending the Banks expedition away to the Cult instead of the James river. They then adjourned over to Wednesday, when, after the adjournment of the Senate, they resumed their consultations. Senator Harris amended the resolution, t
Grimes (search for this): article 8
r a session of four hours, during which several Senators made fierce attacks upon Secretary Seward, making him responsible for our defeats and declaring that the country was tired of the present conduct of the was, a resolution was offered by Senator Grimes, of Iowa, declaring a want of confidence in Secretary Seward, and requesting the President to remove him. This was passed by a vote of thirteen year to eleven days. A long discussion was entered into, Senator Sumner making a lengthy speech, ad, they were mistaken; that all the charges made against him were false; that the President knew that the charge that he was responsible for the movement on Fredericksburg was groundless; that neither he nor Gen. Halleck was responsible. Senator Grimes made a fierce slight upon Mr. Seward. Mr. Feszenden was firm, but determined. The meeting lasted until a late hour, and adjourned without any result being accomplished. Secretary Chase, however, tendered his resignation to the Presi
Feszenden (search for this): article 8
y changes. Secretary Stanton said the resolution was evidently aimed at some one else, besides Secretary Seward. If any one supposed he was responsible for the disaster that had occurred, they were mistaken; that all the charges made against him were false; that the President knew that the charge that he was responsible for the movement on Fredericksburg was groundless; that neither he nor Gen. Halleck was responsible. Senator Grimes made a fierce slight upon Mr. Seward. Mr. Feszenden was firm, but determined. The meeting lasted until a late hour, and adjourned without any result being accomplished. Secretary Chase, however, tendered his resignation to the President in order to place him in a position to use his own pleasure. Postmaster Blair, who is, next to Mr. Seward, the most objectionable man, refused to resign. In all the interviews the President defended Mr. Seward warmly, denying that he has actively interfered with the military movements, or that h
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