The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, Volume 2A history of the Confederate States of America and an apologia for the causes that the author believed led to and justified the American Civil War. |
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Jefferson Davis. CONTENTS . ix ment . - The State Law violated . - Proposition to hold a State Convention ; postponed . - The President's Plan for making a Union State out of a Frag- ment of a Confederate State . - His Proclamation ...
Jefferson Davis. CONTENTS . ix ment . - The State Law violated . - Proposition to hold a State Convention ; postponed . - The President's Plan for making a Union State out of a Frag- ment of a Confederate State . - His Proclamation ...
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... ment of Clement C. Vallandigham . - Assertions of Governor Seymour on the Case . 477 CHAPTER XLV . Inactivity of the Army of Northern Virginia . - Expeditions of Custer , Kilpatrick , and Dahlgren for the Destruction of Railroads , the ...
... ment of Clement C. Vallandigham . - Assertions of Governor Seymour on the Case . 477 CHAPTER XLV . Inactivity of the Army of Northern Virginia . - Expeditions of Custer , Kilpatrick , and Dahlgren for the Destruction of Railroads , the ...
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... ment of General Early . - Retaliation on Chambersburg , Pennsylvania.— Battle near Winchester . - Sheridan's Force routed . - Attack subsequently renewed with New Forces . - Incapacity of our Opponent . - Early falls back . The Enemy ...
... ment of General Early . - Retaliation on Chambersburg , Pennsylvania.— Battle near Winchester . - Sheridan's Force routed . - Attack subsequently renewed with New Forces . - Incapacity of our Opponent . - Early falls back . The Enemy ...
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... ment of this plan were adopted as rapidly as the means at dis- posal would allow . In relation to Donelson , it was his opinion that , although a better position might have been chosen for this fortification on the Cumberland , under ...
... ment of this plan were adopted as rapidly as the means at dis- posal would allow . In relation to Donelson , it was his opinion that , although a better position might have been chosen for this fortification on the Cumberland , under ...
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... ment and soldierly daring went hand in hand in this attack the sequel demonstrated . Meantime some active operations had taken place in that part of General Johnston's command west of the Mississippi River . Detached conflicts with the ...
... ment and soldierly daring went hand in hand in this attack the sequel demonstrated . Meantime some active operations had taken place in that part of General Johnston's command west of the Mississippi River . Detached conflicts with the ...
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Page 605 - I repeat the declaration made a year ago, that while I remain in my present position I shall not attempt to retract or modify the Emancipation Proclamation. Nor shall I return to slavery *any person who is free by the terms of that proclamation or by any of the acts of Congress.
Page 164 - ... approved July 17, 1862, and which sections are in the words and figures following : SEC. 9. And be it further enacted, That all slaves of persons who shall hereafter be engaged in rebellion against the Government of the United States, or who shall in any way give aid or comfort thereto, escaping from such persons and taking refuge within the lines of the army; and all slaves captured from such persons or deserted by them, and coming under the control of the Government of the United States; and...
Page 288 - ... and not having since violated it, and being a qualified voter by the election law of the State existing immediately before the so-called act of secession, and excluding all others, shall reestablish a State government which shall be republican, and in...
Page 608 - The terms upon which peace can be had are well understood. By the South laying down their arms, they will hasten that most desirable event, save thousands of human lives and hundreds of millions of property not yet destroyed.
Page 717 - An Act to protect all persons in the United States in their civil rights, and furnish the Means of their Vindication.
Page 664 - Grant, commanding the armies of the United States, the request that he will take like action in regard to other armies, the object being to permit the civil authorities to enter into the needful arrangements to terminate the existing war.
Page 165 - ... against the laws, unless the person claiming said fugitive shall first make oath that the person to whom the labor or service of such fugitive is alleged to be due is his lawful...
Page 644 - HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, April 9, 1865. "GENERAL: I have received your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you. As they are substantially the same as those expressed in your letter of the 8th instant, they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. "RE LEE, General. "LIEUTENANT-GENERAL US GRANT.
Page 714 - ... or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two thirds of each house, remove such disability.
Page 162 - That from and after the passage of this act there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the Territories of the United States now existing, or which may at any time hereafter be formed or acquired by the United States, otherwise than in punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.