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J. R. Baylor (search for this): chapter 47
tent in the army, from unequal distribution, etc. No doubt the speculators got control of it, and made money, at least provided for their families, etc. Hon. J. R. Baylor proposes recruiting in New Mexico and Lower California. The Secretary of War opposes it, saying we shall probably require all the trans-Mississippi troops on this side the river. The President differs with the Secretary, and writes a long indorsement, showing the importance of Baylor's project, etc. Of course the Secretary will stint and say ay. The President thinks Col. B. can enlist the Indian tribes on our side also. There is a rumor that Mr. Foote, M. C., has gone into the dated 6th of December, to the President, if ever published, would exculpate the latter from all blame for the march (unopposed) of Sherman through Georgia. Col. Baylor, whom the President designated the other day as the proper man to raise troops in New Mexico, Arizona, Lower California and in Mexico, is the same man who invit
Bayne (search for this): chapter 47
ld, and other rich citizens of Savannah, have held a meeting (Union), and called upon Gov. Brown to assemble a State Convention, etc. Mr. Hunter followed Judge Campbell into his office this morning (a second visit), as if there were any more news. The judge gravely beckoned him into the office. I was out; so there must be news, when Mr. H. (so fat) is on the qui vive. Gen. Beauregard has been ordered to the West to take command of Hood's army. The Secretary of War has ordered Col. Bayne to have as much cotton as possible east of Branchville, S. C. The farmers down the river report that Grant is sending off large bodies of troops-so the Secretary says in a letter to Gen. Lee. January 8 Bright and cold. Snowed yesterday, and windy. Gen. Whiting writes that he had only 400 men in Fort Fisher, and it was a miracle that it was not taken. He looked for it, and a determined effort would have carried it. He says there is no reason to suppose the attempt has been a
G. T. Beauregard (search for this): chapter 47
is information, to the Secretary of War, a letter from Gen. Beauregard, dated at Augusta, Ga., Dec. 6th, 1864, in relation toill be held accountable for all the disasters. Alas for Beauregard! Bragg only played the part of chronicler of the sad evugusta. Yet the President cannot publish this letter of Beauregard's, and the country will still fix upon him the responsibility and the odium. Gen. Beauregard is still in front of Sherman, with inadequate forces, and may again be responsible for be news, when Mr. H. (so fat) is on the qui vive. Gen. Beauregard has been ordered to the West to take command of Hood'such as he indicated; and I told him that a letter from Gen. Beauregard, dated 6th of December, to the President, if ever publit to the best advantage, according to circumstances.-G. T. Beauregard, General. The President sends it to the Secretaryas followed. It is desirable to know what disposition Gen. Beauregard proposes to make of this force.-J. D. We have nothi
Judah P. Benjamin (search for this): chapter 47
cities, and he thinks the Northern conscription will ruin the war party. But, alas I the lax policy inaugurated by Mr. Benjamin, and continued by every succeeding Secretary of War, enables the enemy to obtain information of all our troubles and aon has passed a resolution making Lee generalissimo. It is again said Mr. Seddon will resign, and be followed by Messrs. Benjamin and Mallory, etc. The following dispatch was received by the President yesterday: Tupelo, Miss., January d dripping, The Examiner this morning says very positively that Mr. Secretary Seddon has resigned. Not a word about Messrs. Benjamin and Mallory-yet. The recent action of Congress is certainly a vote of censure, with great unanimity. It is saide urging the President to persuade him to remain. Another rumor says ex-Gov. Letcher is to be his successor, and that Mr. Benjamin has sent in his resignation. Nothing seems to be definitely settled. I wrote the President yesterday that, in my opi
F. P. Blair (search for this): chapter 47
hough he is represented as a loser in the war. Blair seemed struck by the great number of able-bodito always fed us. It is now rumored that Mr. Blair came to negotiate terms for the capitulationa trembles, and may topple over any day! Mr. Blair's return has excited many vague hopes-among irth-right. It is said (I doubt it) that Mr. Blair left the city early yesterday. To add toop to the ocean. The Northern papers say Mr. Blair is authorized to offer an amnesty, includingr of an armistice remains, nevertheless, and Mr. Blair dined with the President on Sunday, and has apers, that Mrs. Davis threw her arms around Mr. Blair and embraced him. This, too, is injurious to The Enquirer seems in favor of listening to Blair's propositions. Judge Campbell thinks Gen. to any of the European governments. What has Blair been running backward and forward so often forated that independence alone will content us? Blair must have understood this, and made it known t[2 more...]
Francis P. Blair (search for this): chapter 47
an, with inadequate forces, and may again be responsible for additional calamities. Old Mr. F. P. Blair and his son Montgomery Blair are on their way here, with authority to confer on peace and sust be impressed too. I am assured by one of the President's special detectives that Francis P. Blair, Sr. is truly in this city. What for? A rumor spreads that Richmond is to be evacuated. nt cannot feed, sufficiently, the men already in the field. Everybody is conjecturing what Mr. Blair has proposed; but no one expects relief from his mission, if indeed he be clothed with diplomany orders preventing carts from coming to market. Flour is $1000 per barrel to-day! F. P. Blair, Sr., has been here several days, the guest of Mr. Ould, agent of exchange. He left this mornint of our calamities may be traced to these two sources. January 23 Foggy, and raining. F. P. Blair is here again. If enemies are permitted to exist in the political edifice, there is danger o
Montgomery Blair (search for this): chapter 47
The result shows how much he was mistaken. He will be held accountable for all the disasters. Alas for Beauregard! Bragg only played the part of chronicler of the sad events from Augusta. Yet the President cannot publish this letter of Beauregard's, and the country will still fix upon him the responsibility and the odium. Gen. Beauregard is still in front of Sherman, with inadequate forces, and may again be responsible for additional calamities. Old Mr. F. P. Blair and his son Montgomery Blair are on their way here, with authority to confer on peace and submission, etc. Mr. Lewis, Disbursing Clerk of the Post-Office Department, on behalf of lady clerks has laid a complaint before the President that Mr. Peck, a clerk in the department, to whom was intrusted money to buy supplies in North Carolina, has failed to make return of provisions or money, retaining the latter for several months, while some of his friends have received returns, besides 10 barrels flour bought for hi
J. R. Bledsoe (search for this): chapter 47
ense. They confess that Richmond is important to hold, but insist that Georgia and South Carolina must be defended to hold it, etc. They are frightened evidently. Gen. Withers, Alabama, denounces the inefficiency of the conscript system. Lieut. Beverly Kermon writes from the Rappahannock that thus far (to Jan. 1st) our movements (in connection with Capt. T. N. Conrad) are perfectly secret. The next day he was to go to the Potomac. What has the Secretary sent him there for? J. R. Bledsoe presents a design for a new flag, red, white, and blue cross, which Gen. Lee thinks both original and beautiful. Judge Campbell has a box of clothing, sent from London by J. B. Bloodgood. January 5 Clear and cold. It is understood now that Gen. Hood has crossed to the south side of the Tennessee River with the debris of his army. Gen. Butler has returned to Virginia from his fruitless North Carolina expedition. It is supposed we shall have active operations again befo
J. B. Bloodgood (search for this): chapter 47
denounces the inefficiency of the conscript system. Lieut. Beverly Kermon writes from the Rappahannock that thus far (to Jan. 1st) our movements (in connection with Capt. T. N. Conrad) are perfectly secret. The next day he was to go to the Potomac. What has the Secretary sent him there for? J. R. Bledsoe presents a design for a new flag, red, white, and blue cross, which Gen. Lee thinks both original and beautiful. Judge Campbell has a box of clothing, sent from London by J. B. Bloodgood. January 5 Clear and cold. It is understood now that Gen. Hood has crossed to the south side of the Tennessee River with the debris of his army. Gen. Butler has returned to Virginia from his fruitless North Carolina expedition. It is supposed we shall have active operations again before this city as soon as the weather and roads will permit. But it really does seem that the States respectively mean to take control of all their men not now in the Confederate States ar
Braxton Bragg (search for this): chapter 47
n against Wilmington, N. C., was a failure. Gen. Bragg is applauded here for this successful defenses authority. And he has several thrusts at Gen. Bragg and Gen. Kemper, and, indirectly, at the Pre for all the disasters. Alas for Beauregard! Bragg only played the part of chronicler of the sad today, mine not suiting him. Col. Sale, Gen. Bragg's military secretary, told me to-day that th overtake us! If the President would only put Bragg at the head of the conscription business — andch was received here at 11 A. M. to-day from Gen. Bragg's A. D. C.: January 15th, 1865.-Official inf also — with Gen. Whiting to boot. Alas for Bragg the unfortunate! He seems to be another Boabdremoval of Northrop, before his acceptance. Gen. Bragg is also named. Congress, in creating the of a commander-in-chief, also aimed a blow at Bragg's staff; and this may decide the President to l creating a general-in-chief, and depriving Gen. Bragg of his staff. Major-Gen. Jno. C. Breckin
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