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Florence, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
to me. I declined travelling in the ladies' car, although offered that privilege — the advantage of a small amount of extra cleanliness being outweighed by the screaming of the children, and the constant liability of being turned out of one's place for a female. Major Norris told me many amusing anecdotes connected with the secret intelligence department, and of the numerous ingenious methods for communicating with the Southern partisans on the other side of the Potomac. We reached Florence at 9 P. M., where we were detained for some time owing to a break-down of another train. We then fought our way into some desperately crowded cars, and continued our journey throughout the night. 16th June, 1863 (Tuesday). Arrived at Wilmington at 5 A. M., and crossed the river there in a steamer. This river was quite full of blockade runners. I counted eight large steamers, all handsome leaden-colored vessels, which ply their trade with the greatest regularity. Half these ships w
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
ted for their fighting qualities; whilst the genuine Yankees and Germans (Dutch) are not much esteemed. I have been agreeably disappointed in the climate of Tennessee, which appears quite temperate to what I had expected. 4th June, 1863 (Thursday). Colonel Richmond rode with me to the outposts, in order to be present at utenant Donnelson, of General Polk's Staff, I made this journey under more agreeable auspices than the last time. The scenery was really quite beautiful. East Tennessee is said to contain many people who are more favorable to the North than to the South, and its inhabitants are now being conscripted by the Confederates; but t I put up at the Planters'-house hotel, which seemed very luxurious to me after so many hours of the cars. But the Augusta climate is evidently much hotter than Tennessee. 7th June, 1863 (Sunday). Augusta is a city of 20,000 inhabitants; but its streets being extremely wide, and its houses low, it covers a vast space. No pl
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
man. Nothing can exceed the charm of his manner, which is simple, easy, and most fascinating. He conversed with me for a long time, and agreed with Benjamin that the Yankees did not really intend to go to war with England if she recognized the South; and he said that, when the inevitable smash came-and that separation was an accomplished fact — the State of Maine would probably try to join Canada, as most of the intelligent people in that State have a horror of being under the thumb of Massachusetts. He added, that Maine was inhabited by a hardy, thrifty, seafaring population, with different ideas to the people in the other New England States. When I spoke to him of the wretched scenes I had witnessed in his own State (Mississippi), and of the miserable, almost desperate, situation in which I had found so many unfortunate women, who had been left behind by their male relations; and when I alluded in admiration to the quiet, calm, uncomplaining manner in which they bore their suff
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
ith me for a long time, and agreed with Benjamin that the Yankees did not really intend to go to war with England if she recognized the South; and he said that, when the inevitable smash came-and that separation was an accomplished fact — the State of Maine would probably try to join Canada, as most of the intelligent people in that State have a horror of being under the thumb of Massachusetts. He added, that Maine was inhabited by a hardy, thrifty, seafaring population, with different ideas toMaine was inhabited by a hardy, thrifty, seafaring population, with different ideas to the people in the other New England States. When I spoke to him of the wretched scenes I had witnessed in his own State (Mississippi), and of the miserable, almost desperate, situation in which I had found so many unfortunate women, who had been left behind by their male relations; and when I alluded in admiration to the quiet, calm, uncomplaining manner in which they bore their sufferings and their grief, he said, with much feeling, that he always considered silent despair the most painful
Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
erally appear to estimate highest the northwestern Federal troops, which com pose in a great degree the armies of Grant and Rosecrans; they come from the States of Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, &c. The Irish Federals are also respected for their fighting qualities; whilst the genuine Yankees and Germans (Dutch) are not much esteemed. run the blockade this evening for Bermuda, from whence he should find his way to the Clifton Hotel, Canada, where he intended to publish a newspaper, and agitate Ohio across the frontier. Major Norris found him much elated by the news of his having been nominated for the governorship of Ohio; and he declared if he was duly elecOhio; and he declared if he was duly elected, his State could dictate peace. In travelling through the country to Wilmington, these two used to converse much on politics; and Major Norris once said to him, Now, from what you have seen and heard in your journey through the South, you must know that a reconstruction of the old Union, under any circumstances, is utterly
Liverpool (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 5
he told me it was a very peculiar fact that one of the partners of Fraser & Co. being a Frenchman, was extremely anxious to engage a French vessel in the trade. Expense was no object; the ship and the cargo were forthcoming; nothing was wanted but a French captain and a French crew (to make the ship legally French); but although any amount of money was offered as an inducement, they were not to be found, and this obstacle was insurmountable. Not the slightest difficulty is experienced at Liverpool in officering and manning any number of ships for this purpose. Major Norris went to call upon Mr. Vallandigham, whom he had escorted to Wilmington as a sort of semi-prisoner some days ago. Mr. Vallandigham was in bed. He told Major Norris that he intended to run the blockade this evening for Bermuda, from whence he should find his way to the Clifton Hotel, Canada, where he intended to publish a newspaper, and agitate Ohio across the frontier. Major Norris found him much elated by th
Winchester, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
great topic of the day-viz, the recapture of Winchester by General Ewell, the news of which had justd Longstreet; but since Ewell's recapture of Winchester, the whole army had advanced with rapidity, dmirably timed as to allow of the capture of Winchester, with its Yankee garrison and stores, and at breakfast, Lawley and I rode ten miles into Winchester. My horse, minus his foreshoes, showed signs of great fatigue, but we struggled into Winchester at 5 P. M., where I was fortunate enough to prolds, and Milroy. The unfortunate town of Winchester seems to have been made a regular shuttlecocociated with that of Butler, and his rule in Winchester seems to have been somewhat similar to that roy should have escaped, as the recapture of Winchester seemed to be incomplete without him. More thng, accoutrements, &c. I understand that Winchester used to be a most agreeable little town, andng business. Ewell, after the capture of Winchester, had advanced rapidly into Pennsylvania, and[2 more...]
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
had never seen any before in the South; but it seems that the winters are quite severe in Northern Virginia. I was sorry to hear in the highest quarters the gloomiest forebodings with regard to theding. It is difficult to depict and impossible to exaggerate the sufferings which this part of Virginia has undergone. But the ravages of war have not been able to destroy the beauties of nature — tld me to-day that dancing and horseracing are forbidden by the Episcopal Church in this part of Virginia. 24th June, 1863 (Wednesday). Lawley being in weak health, we determined to spend anothermy horse nearly broke down, and I was forced to get off and walk. Martinsburg and this part of Virginia are supposed to be more Unionist than Southern; however, many of the women went through the forr contribution, and making Pennsylvania support the war, instead of poor, used-up, and worn-out Virginia. The corps of Generals A. P. Hill and Longstreet are now near this place, all full of confiden
Martinsburg (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
strong. There are four brigades in McLaws's division. All the men seem in the highest spirits, and were cheering and yelling most vociferously. We reached Martinsburg (twenty-two miles） at 6 P. M., by which time my horse nearly broke down, and I was forced to get off and walk. Martinsburg and this part of Virginia are supposMartinsburg and this part of Virginia are supposed to be more Unionist than Southern; however, many of the women went through the form of cheering McLaws's division as it passed. I dare say they would perform the same ceremony in honor of the Yankees to-morrow. Three miles beyond Martinsburg we were forced by the state of our horses to insist upon receiving the unwilling hoMartinsburg we were forced by the state of our horses to insist upon receiving the unwilling hospitality of a very surly native, who was evidently Unionist in his proclivities. We were obliged to turn our horses into a field to graze during the night. This was most dangerous, for the Confederate soldier, in spite of his many virtues, is, as a rule, the most incorrigible horse-stealer in the world. 26th June, 1863 (Frida
Folly Island, S. C. (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 5
hree and a half miles from the city. Two or three thousand Yankees are now supposed to be on Folly Island, which is next beyond Morris Island, and in a day or two they are to be shelled from the Conf officer. He told me he expected to be able to open fire in a day or two upon the Yankees in Folly Island and Little Folly; and he expressed a hope that a few shell might drive them out from Little Folly, which is only distant 600 yards from his guns. The enemy's large batteries are on Folly Island, 3400 yards off, but within range of Captain Mitchell's rifled artillery, one of which was a twelve-pounder Whitworth. A blockade-runner, named the Ruby, deceived by some lights on Folly Island, ran ashore at one o'clock this morning in the narrow inlet between Morris Island and Little Folly. ston. General Ripley told us that shelling was still going on vigorously between Morris and Folly Islands, the Yankees being assisted every now and then by one or more of their gunboats. The Genera
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