Redeeming the Republic: The Third Period of the War of the Rebellion in the Year 1864 |
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Page 71 - General Grant, the nation's appreciation of what you have done, and its reliance upon you for what remains to be done in the existing great struggle, are now presented, with this commission constituting you lieutenant-general in the Army of the United States. With this high honor, devolves upon you, also, a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so, under God, it will sustain you. I scarcely need to add, that, with what I here speak for the nation, goes my own hearty personal...
Page 451 - ... justice. humanity, liberty, and the public welfare demand that immediate efforts be made for a cessation of hostilities with a view to an ultimate convention of the States, or other peaceable means, to the end that, at the earliest practicable moment, peace may be restored on the basis of the Federal Union of the States.
Page 81 - FROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word : Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more.
Page 94 - MORE desperate fighting has not been witnessed on this continent than that of the 5th and 6th of May. Our victory consisted in having successfully crossed a formidable stream, almost in the face of an enemy, and in getting the army together as a unit. We gained an advantage on the morning of the 6th, which, if it had been followed up, must have proven very decisive.
Page 71 - MR. PRESIDENT: I accept the commission, with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies that have fought on so many fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibilities now devolving on me, and I know that if they are met, It will be due to those armies, and, above all, to the favor of that Providence which leads both nations and men.
Page 397 - tis true ! Down comes the traitor Blue, And up goes the captive White ! Up went the White ! Ah, then The hurrahs that once and again Rang from three thousand men All flushed and savage with fight ! Our dead lay cold and stark ; But our dying, down in the dark, Answered as best they might, Lifting their poor lost arms, And cheering for God and Right ! Ended the mighty noise, Thunder of forts and ships.
Page 425 - You might as well appeal against the thunder-storm as against the terrible hardships of war. They are inevitable, and the only way the people of Atlanta can hope once more to live in peace and quiet at home is to stop this war, which can alone be done by admitting that it began in error, and is perpetuated in pride.
Page 164 - Lee's army is really whipped. The prisoners we now take show it, and the action of his army shows it unmistakably. A battle with them outside of intrenchments cannot be had. Our men feel that they have gained the morale over the enemy, and attack him with confidence. I may be mistaken, but I feel that our success over Lee's army is already assured.
Page 397 - Tis not in vain they flow. They died, our children dear, On the drear berth -deck they died, — Do not think of them here — Even now their footsteps near The immortal, tender sphere — (Land of love and cheer! Home of the Crucified !) And the glorious deed survives. Our threescore, quiet and cold...
Page 37 - If you surrender, you shall be treated as prisoners of war ; but if I have to storm your works, you may expect no quarter.