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CONTENTS.
position and commander-Sketch of Johnston-The demonstration on Rocky
Faced Ridge, and Battles there-Flanking movement through Snake Creek
Gap on Resaca-Battles at Resaca-Flanking movement toward Kingston-
Capture of Rome-Crossing the Etowah-Movement toward Dallas-Battles
of New Hope Church and Dallas-Sherman moves to the left-Occupation of
Allatoona Pass, and Big Shanty-The Pass made a secondary base of supplies
-The enemy driven from Pine and Lost Mountains-The affair of "the Kulp
House"-Assault on the enemy on Kenesaw Mountain-Repulse-Flanking
again-The Rebels compelled to fall back to the Chattahoochie-Occupation
of Marietta-The Union Army cress the Chattahoochie-Burning of Roswell
factories...
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CHAPTER LXI.
Rousseau's expedition to Opelika, and the West Point and Mongomery Railroad
-The position of the Union Army-First Battle of Peach Tree Creek, July
20th-Second Battle of Peach Tree Creek, July 22d-Death of McPherson-
Biographical sketch of General McPherson-Garrard's expedition to Covington
-Stoneman and McCook undertake cavalry expeditions-Failure of Stoneman-
Partial success of McCook-Battle of July 28th before Atlanta-Siege of
Atlanta-Its strength-Tenacity of Hood in holding the railroad lines-Sher-
man extends his line to the right, but Hood holds the railroad-Bombardment
of Atlanta-Wheeler's raid to cut Sherman's communication-Sherman sends
Kilpatrick to cut the railroad below Atlanta-Partial success- -Sherman raises
the siege, and sends Williams back to the Chattahoochie, while the main Army
moves toward Jonesboro-Battles near Jonesboro-Hardee defeated and driven
southward-Hood evacuates Atlanta-The Union Army take possession of the
city-Removal of the citizens from the city-Results of the campaign........ 764
CHAPTER LXII.
The Department of North Carolina and Southeast Virginia-Capture of the Under-
writer-Attack on Newbern-Attack on Plymouth, North Carolina-Desperato
fighting by the garrison of the Fort-Capture of Plymouth-The Albemarle's
first appearance-She drives the Union Gunboats from the river-The Battle
between the Albemarle and the Sassacus-Daring conduct of Commander Roe
-The Albemarle crippled-Explosion of the boiler of the Sassacus-The hero-
ism of the crew-The Sassacus disabled-Retreat of the Albemarle-Her subse-
quent fate-Daring exploit of Lieutenant Cushing-Morgan's last raid into
Kentucky-Capture of Cynthiana, and surrender of General Hobson's troops-
Defeat of Morgan by General Burbridge-The gunboat disaster-The Rebel trap
-Retreat of Sturgis-The train in a slough-Complete rout and disorder, and
loss of train and guns-Bravery of the negro troops-Forrest's raid on Mem-
phis The Forts at the entrance of Mobile Bay-Farragut's anxiety for their
capture-The attack on the Forts-The Battle with the ram Tennessee-Her
surrender-Results of the Battle-Surrender of the Forts-Sketch of Comman-
der Craven-Sketch of Farragut.......
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CHAPTER LXIII.
The Middle Military Division organized, and General Sheridan appointed its com-
mander-Organization of the new Army of the Shenandoah-Sheridan concen-
trates his troops on the line of the Potomac-Advancing and retreating-
"Harper's Weekly"-Early's misconception of Sheridan's character-His move-
ment to Berryville-The cavalry fight at Darkesville-The Battle of Opequan
Creek, or Winchester-Early "sent whirling" up the Valley-Battle of Fisher's
Hill-Early again defeated and routed-"Settling a new Cavalry General"—
Rosser's defeat-Early defeated again at Little North Mountain, on the 12th of
October-Sheridan visits Washington-Early creeps up on the left flank of the
Union Army-The Union troops defeated badly, and driven to Middletown-
Sheridan comes up, makes the fugitives "face the other way," reorganizes the
Army, attacks, defeats, and routs Early, and sends him once more "whirling"
up the Valley, with the loss of his artillery, wagons, etc.-Subsequent opera-
tions in the Valley, in the Autumn-Desolating the Valley to repress the
guerrillas-Early sends a part of his force to Lee, and Sheridan returns the
Sixth Corps to the Army of the Potomac-Biographical sketch of Sheridan... 795
CHAPTER LXIV.
Political parties, and their influence during the War-" The era of good feeling"
-Its speedy termination-Fernando Wood's somersaults-The professions of the
Pro-Slavery Democratic leaders-Their desire for a "more vigorous prosecution
of the War""The great unready"-Opposition to emancipation nominally re-
linquished-The suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, and arbitrary arrests-
The conscription-Their objections to it-Their hostility to the Financial Policy
of the Government-Secret organizations opposed to the Government—The
Peace Party and its leader-Sketch of Vallandigham-His treasonable address
and his arrest-Judge Leavitt's refusal to grant a Writ of Habeas Corpus, and
his opinion of treasonable utterances-Vallandigham's trial and sentence-The
President commutes it to transportation beyond the Union lines-Protest of
the Albany Committee-The President's reply-Protest of the Columbus
Committee The President's propositions-The object of these demonstrations
-Vallandigham nominated for Governor and defeated-His escape to Canada
and return to Ohio-Character and conduct of his associates in Canada-He
attends the Chicago Convention-The proceedings of this Convention-Its
platform-Its nominees-General McClellan's letter of acceptance-He accepts
the nomination, but repudiates the platform, while Mr. Pendleton accepts both
-Utter defeat of the Peace Party at the November election-Efforts at Nego-
tiations for Peace-The Jacques and Gilmore mission-A. H. Stephens' appli-
cation to go to Washington in a Rebel War Steamer-The Greeley and Sanders
correspondence-"To whom it may concern"-The pretended indignation of
Clay and Holcombe-Subsequent revelations of their character and purposes-
Lee's announcement to Jeff. Davis-F. P. Blair's mission-Rebel Commissioners
appointed Mr. Seward and Mr. Lincoln meet them-The conference at Hamp-
ton Roads-The demands of Davis-Impossibility of conceding them-Failure
of the conference...
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CHAPTER LXV.
The Navy of the United States at the commencement of the War-Its inadequacy
for the work to be done-The duty required of the Navy-The purchase and
construction of vessels for the Navy-The number, character, and armament of
the vessels of the Navy during the War and at its close-The Iron-clads-
Preference of the Government for the Monitors-Their efficiency in Naval Bat-
tles-The River Iron-clads, Turtle-backs and Tin-clads--What was accomplished
by the River Squadrons-The work of the Blockaders of the Atlantic Coast-
The Rebel Navy-Stolen vessels-Their Privateers-Their Iron-clads-Fate of
their vessels-The Anglo-Rebel Privateers-Their names and character-The
attempts to build armored ships for the Rebels in England and France-Their
failure-The history of the Alabama-Her perfidious attack on the Hatteras-
She enters the Port of Cherbourg, and finding escape without a fight impossi-
ble, her commander challenges the Kearsarge to a Battle-The comparative
size, armament, and crews of the two vessels, and their means of resistance-
Captain Semmes's "preparations"-The Deerhound-The Battle-Despicable
conduct of the owner of the Deerhound-Semmes receives ovations-Rage of
the English at the sinking of the Alabama-Causes of it-The capture of the
Georgia-History of the Florida-Her capture-Commander Collins censurable
for seizing her in a Neutral Port-Action of the United States Government-
Brazil satisfied-Lieutenant Reed's adventures as a Pirate-Capturing fishing
smacks and coasters-Cutting out the Cushing-Capture of the Lieutenant and
his crew-The seizure of the Chesapeake-Her recapture-Career of the Talla-
hassee, the Olustee, and the Chickamauga The Shenandoah and her piracies
-She comes to Liverpool and delivers herself up to the British Government-
Course adopted by that Government-The career of the Stonewall or Olinde-
Her surrender to the Spanish Government, and final transfer to the United
States-Losses of the Mercantile Marine by the Rebel cruisers...
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CHAPTER LXVI.
Disturbances in Missouri-The small number of troops in the Department-Gen-
eral Rosecrans in command there-Price thinks the opportunity favorable for
another invasion of Missouri-Marmaduke sent to test its feasibility-He is
repulsed and driven back toward Arkansas-Price's expedition in September-
The number of his troops-The Union force collected to oppose him-The Battle
of Pilot Knob-Fight at Harrison's Station-Skilful management of General
Ewing-Rolla securely garrisoned-General Pleasonton takes command of the
cavalry-Condition of St. Louis and Jefferson City-Price makes a fatal delay
-He threatens Jefferson City, but finding it too strongly defended turns aside
to Booneville-Sanborn follows and harasses him-Pleasonton joins in the pur-
suit-The Battles of the Big Blue-Little Osage Crossing, and Marais des Cygnes
-Price completely routed-He is defeated once more at Newtonia-Results-
Indian troubles on the Frontier-The league among the tribes of the Sioux
Nation-General Pope's ideas of the best method of breaking their power-
General Sully sent with a large cavalry force to attack them, and Posts estab-
lished along the Frontier-His campaign-The Battle near the Little Missouri
-The defeat and flight of the Indians-Sully falls back to his trains and pursues
them to the "Bad Lands"-Description of the "Bad Lands"-He attacks and
defeats the Indians again-They are completely scattered and broken-General
Pope's plans for Peace with them in future-The massacre of the Cheyennes
by Colonel Chivington-Details of the surprise and slaughter-Investigation
by the Committee on the Conduct of the War-Chivington ordered arrested—
Rebel Plots against the citizens of the Northern States-The scheme for the
release of the Johnson's Island prisoners, and the burning of Buffalo, Cleve-
land, etc.-How baffled-Blackburn's plan for disseminating Yellow Fever and
Small Pox--John T. Beall's raid upon Lake Steamers His capture, trial, and
execution-The raid on St. Albans-Arrest and discharge of the robbers-The
Plot for releasing the prisoners and destroying Chicago-How discovered
-Attempt to burn the Hotels in New York-Arrest, trial, and execution of
Kennedy....
CHAPTER LXVII.
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Hood attempts to cut Sherman's Line of Communication, and, moving from Macon,
first goes to Dallas, and then falls back upon the railroad at Big Shanty-
Sherman follows, and witnesses, and directs the Battle at Allatoona Pass, where
the Rebel troops are defeated by General Corse-Description of Battle of
Allatoona-Hood captures Dalton, but is compelled to abandon it, and retreats
before Sherman to Gadsden, Alabama-Sherinan pursues to Gaylesville, and
then detaching Thomas to Nashville, and sending him two Corps, returns to
Kingston-Destruction of the railroad-Return to Atlanta-Its destruction-
Sherman's Telegraphic Despatch-His general orders to his Army-The march
-The enemy deceived and confused-The reorganization of his Army-Sketches
of the leaders of the two wings, Generals Howard and Slocum-Disposition of
the troops Foraging-The route of the troops veiled by the Cavalry-Union of
the columns at Milledgeville-Rest and collection of supplies-Skirmishing and
fighting at Buckhead Creek and Waynesboro-The attempt to rescue the Union
prisoners at Millen-It is foiled by their removal-Approach to Savannah-
The position of the troops--Assault and capture of Fort McAllister by Hazen's
Division-Communication opened with the Fleet-Sherman summons Hardee
to surrender, but he declines-Preparations for a siege of the City-Hardee
evacuates it and escapes to Charleston-Savannah occupied and governed by
General Geary-The quiet and good order of the City-Sherman's Christmas
Present to the President-Sherman's encomiums on his generals and troops-
The results of the capture of Savannah, and of the campaign-Sherman's Gen-
eral Orders-His interview with the leading men of the colored people-The
assignment of the Sea Islands to the negroes during the War.....
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CHAPTER LXVIII.
The Nashville Campaign-Sherman's resolve-Davis's boast-Hood tries to fulfil
it-The offer to give Hood his rations-Movements of General Thomas's com-
mand-The Fourth and Twenty-third Corps assigned to General Thomas-
Sherman's order-His instructions-A part of Hood's force crosses the Tennes-
see-The number of Hood's troops-Effective force of Thomas-Cheatham's
Corps crosses the Tennessee-Forrest's raid on Johnsonville-Schofield passes
through Johnsonville to Pulaski-Hood advances on Pulaski-Schofield's and
Thomas's measures-Falling back to Columbia-Calling in the garrisons-The
crossing of Duck River-Hood attempts to flank Schofield at Spring Hill, but
fails to do so-Causes of the failure-The race for Franklin-Schofield wins-
The importance of the stake-Schofield keeps the Rebels at bay till his men
have thrown up temporary defences-Hood's address to his troops-His plan-
Its partial success-Heroism of General Stanley-Results of the Battle-Sketch
of General Stanley-Schofield falls back to Nashville, and Milroy to Murfrees-
boro-Thomas's reinforcements come up-Position of the two Armies-Hood's
blunder-The expedition against Murfreesboro-Its failure-Thomas prepares
to attack Hood's left, at the same time demonstrating upon his right-The Battle
of Nashville-First day-Results-Hood's condition and hopes-Second day-
Disposition of the troops-Cavalry attack on the rear-The general advance-
The assault-Repulse-Advancing again-The enemy's lines broken, and he
compelled to fly in the utmost disorder-The retreat-The pursuit-Its relent-
less character-Results-Gallant conduct of Colonel Palmer-The campaign
in East Tennessee and Western Virginia-Battles of Kingsport, Abington and
Marion-Capture of Wytheville and Saltville-Burbridge's return to Kentucky. 871
CHAPTER LXIX.
The Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James-Grant strikes the Weldon
Railroad-Sharp fighting-After a desperate engagement Reams's Station falls
into the hands of the enemy-Fort, or Battery Harrison captured-Battle of
Chaffin's Farm-Capture of Fort McRae-Battle of Peebles' Farm-Kautz's
Cavalry defeated-Attempt to turn the right flank of the Union Army-It fails
-Repulse of the Union troops-The Battle of Hatcher's Run-Mahone inter-
poses between the Second and Fifth Corps-Failure of the entire movement-
The first expedition against Fort Fisher-General Butler's management-The
powder-boat-General Butler's debarkation, reconnoissance, and re-embarkation
-He is relieved of his command-The second expedition, under command of
General Terry-Furious bombardment-The Fort carried-Sketch of General
Terry-Sketch of Admiral Porter.....
CHAPTER LXX.
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The Goldsboro campaign-Sherman determines to march through the Carolinas
-Movement of the Fifteenth and Seventeenth Corps to Hilton Head Capture
of Pocotaligo Bridge-Movement of the left wing-Delayed by floods-Grover's
Division garrisons Savannah-Savannah and its defences transferred to Major-
General Foster-The Rebels adopt the Salkahatchie as their defensive line-
Movements of the Army of the Tennessee-Slow progress of the left wing—
-The advance upon Orangeburg-Evacuation of Charleston-The approach
to Columbia—Surrender of the City-Destructive fire-The advance to Winns-
boro-Kilpatrick's movements-The speculations of the Rebels as to Sherman's
objective-They compel Davis to give Johnston the command of their Armies
in North and South Carolina-Crossing the Wateree-The approach to, and
capture of, Cheraw-Advance on Fayetteville, N. C.-Hardee abandons it-The
Battle of Solomon's Grove-Kilpatrick surprised, but rallies and defeats the
enemy-Sherman's letter to the Lieutenant-General-His correspondence with
Wheeler and Wade Hampton-Pusillanimity and cowardice of South Carolina
-The horrors of War dealt out to her in full measure-North Carolina spared
-The last stage of the campaign-Hardee's attack on the left wing at Averys-
boro-The Battle of Bentonville-The advance to Goldsboro-Mowers' daring
flank movement-Goldsboro reached, and the Army resting and receiving sup-
plies-General Sherman's summing up of results.....
CHAPTER LXXI.
Surrender of Rebel Fortifications at the entrance to Wilmington Harbor-Gen-
eral Schofield put in command of the Department of North Carolina-The
advance upon Fort Anderson-The Rebels abandon the Fort-The operations
of the Fleet-General Cox crosses Town Creek, bombards Eagle Island-
Crosses Brunswick River, and drives the enemy out of Wilmington-Results
-The movement on Kinston and Goldsboro-Battle at Southwest Creek-
Capture of Union troops-Kinston evacuated, and occupied by Schofield-
General Terry moves from Wilmington to Goldsboro-General Grant determines
to cut Lee's communications on the Northwest-Sheridan's raid on Lynch-
burg-General Grant's instructions to Generals Meade, Ord, and Sheridan-
Gordon's attack upon Fort Stedman-He captures the Fort, but it is retaken
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