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J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXII. November, 1863 (search)
that they are well fed and comfortable. November 6 The President was to have returned to-day, but did not. Various conjectures are made as to the object of his month's tour of speech-making. Some deem the cause very desperate, others that the President's condition is desperate. If the first, they say his purpose was to reanimate the people by his presence, and to cultivate a renewal of lost friendships, and hence he lingered longest at Charleston, in social intercourse with Gens. Beauregard and Wise, who had become estranged. The latter is the oldest brigadier-general in the service, and still they have failed to promote him. The President's power is felt in the army, and his patronage being almost unlimited, it was natural, they say, that he should be received with cheers. From a lieutenant up to a gen. eral, all are dependent on his favor for promotion. At all events, his austerity and inflexibility have been relaxed, and he has made popular speeches wherever he has
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXIII. December, 1863 (search)
ber 2 No battle yet, though still hourly expected on the old field near the Rappahannock. And we have nothing definite from the West. The appointment of Beauregard to succeed Bragg is not officially announced; and the programme may be changed. December 3 Meade recrossed the Rapidan last night! This is a greater relilled and wounded being estimated at 2000, which caused Grant to recoil, and retire to Chickamauga, where he is intrenching. After all, it is doubted whether Beauregard is to succeed Bragg. Lieut.-Gen. Hardee is in command, temporarily, and it may be permanently. Bragg was relieved at his own request. I know he requested theone from Gen. Whiting,who, from information received by him, believes there will be an attack on Wilmington before long, and asks reinforcements. One from Gen. Beauregard, intimating that he cannot spare any of his troops for the West, oi for North Carolina. The President notes on this, however, that the troops may be sent wh
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 35 (search)
I am reminded daily of the privations I used to read of in the Revolutionary War. Then thorns were used, now we use pins, for buttons. My waistbands of pantaloons and drawers are pinned instead of buttoned. Gen. Jno. H. Morgan arrived this evening, and enjoyed a fine reception, as a multitude of admirers were at the depot. About the same hour the President rode past my house alone, to indulge his thoughts in solitude in the suburbs of the city. January 8 Dispatches from both Beauregard and Whiting indicate a belief of an intention on the part of the enemy to attempt the capture of Charleston and Wilmington this winter. The President directs the Secretary to keep another brigade near Petersburg, that it may be available in an emergency. It snowed again last night, but cleared off to-day, and is bitter cold. A memorial was received to-day from the officers of Gen. Longstreet's army, asking that all men capable of performing military service, including those who ha
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XXXV. February, 1864 (search)
. Butler. letter from Gov. Brown. letter from Gen. Lee. dispatches from Gen. Beauregard. President Davis's negroes. controversy between Gen. Winder and Mr. Oultes to the Secretary that a resolution of the Senate, asking for copies of Gen. Beauregard's orders in 1862 for the fortification of Vicksburg (he was the first to pthe Georgia six months men; and hence they cannot be relied on to relieve Gen. Beauregard, etc. (It is said the enemy are about to raise the siege of Charleston.) Gse they brought with them. Many will never get back. And a dispatch from Beauregard confirms Finnegan's victory in Florida. He captured all the enemy's artiller side of his collar. The retreat of Sherman seems to be confirmed. Gen. Beauregard sends the following dispatch: Charleston, February 23d-2.15 P. M. To Gen.ghest military honor and power is natural and inevitable. Johnston, Lee, and Beauregard learn with grateful emotions that the conqueror of Kentucky and Tennessee has
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 37 (search)
order, and it was a proper one. These companies of cavalry have not shared the hardships of the war, and have done no fighting; more cavalry has been held by Gen. Beauregard, in proportion to the number of his army, than by any other general; that skeleton regiments, which have gone through fire and blood, ought to be allowed to re Chief of Staff-at such a time as this, and in a matter of such grave importance-ought not to be suffered to pass without a merited rebuke. And I am sure poor Beauregard will get the rebuke; for all the military and civil functionaries near the government partake of something of a dislike of him. And yet Beauregard was wrongBeauregard was wrong to make any stir about it; and the President himself only acted in accordance with Gen. Lee's suggestions, noted at the time in this Diary. Gen. Polk writes from Dunapolis that he will have communications with Jackson restored in a few days, and that the injury to the railroads was not so great as the enemy represented. M
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 38 (search)
nd carnival of death will soon begin! April 17 Rained until bedtime-then cleared off quite cold. This morning it is cold, with occasional sunshine. Gen. Beauregard's instructions to Major-Gen. Anderson in Florida, who has but 8000 men, opposed by 15,000, were referred by the Secretary of War to Gen. Bragg, who returned trly all the branches. The roots live. It is rumored that the armies on the Rapidan were drawn up in line. The enemy have again evacuated Suffolk. Gen. Beauregard is at Weldon. Perhaps Burnside may hurl his blows against North Carolina. Food is still advancing in price; and unless relief comes from some quarter soois way around the enemy's right flank. If so, we shall soon hear thunder. It is also supposed that Lee meditates an incursion into Pennsylvania, and that Gen. Beauregard will protect his rear and cover this city. All is merely conjecture. We are amused at the enemy's accounts of the storming of Plymouth. Their papers pre
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 39 (search)
saved. All the local troops are out. Gen. Beauregard is expected to-day, but it is reported hely on hand, as we were not quite out. I hope Beauregard will soon restore communication with the Sou They are both supposed to be inimical to Gen. Beauregard, who seems to be achieving such brilliant success. The President rode over to Beauregard's headquarters this morning. Some fear he will 12 miles this side of Fredericksburg. Gen. Beauregard intends shelling Butler in his fortificat If so, we can send Lee 20,000 more men, and Beauregard's victory will yield substantial fruits. e a night attack by Butler, which, no doubt, Beauregard anticipated. Result not heard. The enemommunications cut. We should starve. But Beauregard means to make another effort to dislodge Buthe city is excited with rumors. One is that Beauregard, when about to engage the enemy last week, w road. It is doubtless a flank movement of Beauregard, and an attack on Grant may be expected any [15 more...]
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 40 (search)
at Petersburg. decision about Marylanders Beauregard in disgrace. dispatch from Gen. J. E. Johnstle. Up to 3 P. M. we have no particulars. Beauregard is on the right of our line; Lee's headquartn sent to reinforce Grant. Nevertheless, Beauregard is here with some 20,000, and Lee did fall bughter has been great! The dispatch from Beauregard indicates that he may be still on the other ared. Now, it would seem, if the plan of Beauregard, rejected by Bragg, had been adopted, our coat he recovered all lost ground to-day. Yet Beauregard has an enemy in his rear as well as in his fbe followed by decisive results. If Lee and Beauregard gain the day, peace must follow speedily, I mmer. As I feared; there is trouble with Beauregard. He drew off his troops from in front of Bef again from the abandoned line. It is said Beauregard acted contrary to orders, and has been suspe the fine crop of wheat can be gathered. Beauregard is in disgrace, I am informed on pretty good[9 more...]
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, XL. July, 1864 (search)
ed States via the Potomac. July 2 Hot and dry. A dispatch from Gen. Lee (will be published on Monday) says Gen. Beauregard reports the number of prisoners taken from Wilson's south side raiding party about 1000, besides the killed and wounrg. I reminded him of this to-day, and asked his opinion on the present aspect of affairs. He has been recently on Gen. Beauregard's staff, and is irritated at the supposed hard treatment which that general receives from the President. He is a lithe country will be ruined. July 24 Cloudy and cool, but dry. Yesterday and last night both Grant and Lee, or Beauregard, were moving pretty heavy forces from the south side to the north side of the river. I am not advised which initiated e prisoners. It is probable that a considerable number were drowned in their attempt to recross the Shenandoah. Gen. Beauregard wrote to the department a few days ago that the country in the rear of the enemy was filled with their deserters, an
J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary, chapter 42 (search)
t assert that still another raiding party, besides Stoneman's, was dispersed or captured. It is rumored to-day that Beauregard has sprung a mine under Grant's fortifications. This may be so. Later. It was not so. August 4 Clear and hot. rom their batteries, the existence of which we had no knowledge of before. No one was hurt. About the same time Gen. Beauregard sprung a mine under the enemy's mine, and blew it up, no doubt destroying many lives. This was succeeded by heavy, d our lines, the operations on this side of the river having been more a feint to draw our forces away; another that Gen. Beauregard attacked the enemy, finding their troops in large force had crossed over to this side, and this in the absence of Ge War was with the President from 11 A. M. till 3 P. M. This might be on appointments and promotions, and it might be on Beauregard. About 5 P. M. brisk artillery firing was heard in a southeast direction, which increased in rapidity, and apparent
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