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THE GREAT UPRISING.

Sabbath and Sumter-Pulpits-Excitement-How could it be?-Reasons for

Surrender-Watchwords of Loyalty—The Flag-The Churches-The Press-

Oratory-The Children-Woman-Voice of Providence-President's Procla-

mation-Blockading Proclamation-Springfield-Governor Yates's Proclama-

tion-Six Regiments-Senator Douglas's Springfield Speech-Interview with

Governor Yates-Wigwam Speech-Its Influence-His Death-Speech

Quoted-Baltimore Rio:-A Minister's Expression-Popular demand to take

Troops through Baltimore-Object of Mob Defeated-Men and Money Ten-

dered-People demand Short, Earnest War-Influence of the "Great Up-

rising" on the Secessionists....

Patriotic Governors-Richard Yates-Parentage and Education-State Legisla-

ture-In Congress-Elected Governor-Inaugural-What shall be done?—

Adjutant-General Fuller-First Call for Troops-The Situation-The Militia-

Proclamation-Special Message-Aid-General Orders Nos. 1, 2-Character

of the First Call-Why was it so?—Perhaps—Hopes of Peace-Awaiting

Congress Mr. Cameron on the Situation—Richmond Enquirer-The Navy-

After the Event-Egypt and Israel....

MOVEMENTS-ORGANIZATION.

Ten Days' Work-Ten Thousand-Without Arms-State Messenger in Balti-

more-Importance of Cairo-River and Railway Key-Yates's Order to

Gen. Swift-Means Business-Cairo Expedition-Equipment-Big Muddy-

At Cairo-Artillery Ammunition-A Trio of Border Governors-Imperti-

nence-Kentucky Neutrality-Pious Beriah-Governor's Special Message-

Grim Romance-Brass Missionaries-Cairo in Kentucky-Col. Prentiss in

Command-Contraband Trade-Seizure of Steamers-Cargo-Legislative

Action-War Footing-Numbering Regiments-Ten Regiment Bill-Dis-

trict Headquarters -President's Second Call-Capt. Stokes-St. Louis

Arsenal-Secessionist Difficulties-Tact and Courage-Success-"Straight

CONTENTS.

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THE STATE AUTHORITIES AND WAR DEPARTMENT.

Six Regiments Wanted-Two Hundred Companies Offered-Selection-Regi-

mental Headquarters-Cavalry Declined-Secretarial Wet Blanket-Mes-

senger to Washington-Four Additional Regiments Accepted-Reclaiming

Enlisted Men-The Colonels-"Foraging Stopped”—“Go to your Consul "—

Correspondence between Governor Yates and Mr. Cameron-After Bull Run

and Wilson's Creek-At Last-Cavalry-Ten Companies-Thirteen Regi-

ments-Artillery-Infantry Regiments-Enlisting again Stopped-Illinois

and Sister States...

STATE AND THE ARMY-'61' TO '64.

The New Year-The Situation-Sober Views-The "Cause" to Perish-Carpet

Knights-Ahead of all Calls-Other Regiments-To Fill Old Regiments—

Special Service-"Washington in Danger"-A Time of Gloom-Tender-

footed Commanders-The Inevitable Negro-Fremont and Hunter-War in

Earnest-New Call-Governor's Proclamation-Letter to the President-The

Old Score-No Draft-A Credit Declined-Two Years' Work-A Shock to

State Pride The Legislature of 1863-4-Its Responsibilities-Governor's

Recommendations-Neglect of Grave Business-A Sudden Prorogation-

"Profane History"-A Better Record-Governor's Proclamation February 5,

1864-Adjutant-General's Report of February 1, 1864....

Insertion of Documents-Baffled Schemes-Close of First Great Epoch-Ad-

ministration on Trial-The Issues-The Decision-The Eighth of November-

Twenty-seven Years, or from Lovejoy to Lincoln-Oglesby and Bross-Yates-

His Final Message-Quotations-Education-Principles-Churches-Benevo-

lent Organizations-Sanitary and Christian Commissions-Freedmen's Aid

Societies-Soldier's Homes-The Hand of Providence-Finance-Imple-

mental Industry-Negro and Machinery-Northern Planters-The Sewing

Machine-Achievements of the Year-Prospects.

FREMONT'S ADMINISTRATION.

Illinois Troops in the West-Situation of Missouri-St. Louis and Lyon-Attack

on Booneville-Carthage-Arrival of Fremont-"Western Department"—A

Critical Time-Southeastern Missouri-Reynold's Pronunciamento-Governor

Jackson's Proclamation-Wilson's Creek-Death of Lyon-Prentiss to Fre-

mont-Fremont's Statement-Plan of His Campaign-His Celebrated Order-

Lexington-Col. Mulligan's force-The Assailants-Estvan's Testimonial-In-

dignation-Colfax and Fremont-Retreat of Price-Crossing the Osage-Fre-

mont's March-Zagonyi's Charge-Price at Pineville-Removal of Fremont-

Hunter's Retreat-Its Adverse Consequences-fight at Monroe-Gen. Hurl-

but's Order-Gen. Pope's Order-Battle of Charleston-Fremont's Report-

Col. Dougherty-The March-Charge-Its Results-Killed and Wounded-

Battle of Fredericktown-Col. Plummer and his Command-The Engagement-

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The Lieutenant-General-Birth-At West Point-His Academic Course-Grad-

uation-His Class-Mates-Brevet 2d Lieutenant-To Mexican Border-Full

Commission as 2d Lieutenant-Palo Alto-Reseca de la Palma-Along the Rio

Grande-Monterey-Molino del Rey-Promoted-Brevet Declined-Chepul-

tepec-Noticed in Reports-Captain's Brevet-Full Commission as 1st Lieu-

tenant To Oregon-Commissioned Captain-Resignation-St. Louis-Ga-

lena-Conversation with Rev. Dr. Vincent-Governor Yates' Account-In

Command at Mexico-At Cairo-Seizes Paducah and Smithland-The Battle

of Belmont-Loss-Fouke and Wright—Illinois Regiments—Gunboats-Hal-

leck-Grant's District-New Campaign-Major-General-Promotion-Ele-

ments of Success...

Reconnoissance-Preparations-Battle of Milford-Mt. Zion-Silver Creek-

Columbus-Grant's Brigading Order-Other Forces-Fort Henry-Gunboats-

Land Forces-Tennessee Mud-Instructions-The Bombardment-The White

Flag-The Surrender-Tighlman and Foote-The Commodore in the Pulpit-

Escape of the Camp-Rebels-Iron-clads-Muster of Forces for Donelson-

Defenses-Rebel Commanders-Waiting for the Transports-The Gun-

boats-They Retire-Grimes on Admiral Foote-Siege-A Sortie-A

Terrible Contest-Gen. Smith's Charge-White Flag-Floyd and Pillow-

Correspondence-Unconditional Surrender-The Victory-Its Results-Stan-

ton's Letter-Grant's Report-The Tides of War-Kentucky-McGoffin-Bet-

ter and Truer Men-The Legislature-Gen. Anderson-Buckner's Attempt to

Seize Louisville-Gen. Roseau-Hegira-The Situation-Gen. Anderson Re-

tires "Crazy Sherman"-A "Bogus Convention"-" Council of Ten"-

Broad Face-A "Strong Ass"-Gen. Buell-Divisions-The Second-The

Third-Rowlett's Station-Mill Springs-Defeat of Marshall-Mitchell's March

on Bowling Green-Crossing Barren River-Occupation-On to Nashville—

Its Occupancy-A Rebel Account-Mitchell's and Buell's Forces...

ISLAND NO. 10: PEA RIDGE.

Federal Strategy-Results-Columbus-Halleck's Dispatch-Gunboats-"That

Flag"-Rebel Strength-Gen. Pope-A Cavalry Skirmish-Capture of New

Madrid-Morgan's Gallant Brigade-Evacuation-Pope's Dispatch-“Island

No. 10"-Naval Bombardment-Buford's Dash on Union City-Col. Roberts'

Daring Exploit-Running Batteries-The Surrender-General Presentment-

Gen. Pope's Command—Battle of Pea Ridge-Incidents-Major-General Cur-

tis-Brigadier-General Eugene A. Carr-General Julius White-Col. Greu-

sel-Col. Post....

PITTSBURG LANDING-SHILOH.

General Statements-Illinois Interest in the Battle-The New Rebel Line—

Union Line-Force at Corinth-Galaxy of Generals-Change of Plan-Savan-

nah-Pittsburg Landing-The Fight Begun-Disposition of our Forces-Gen.

Johnston's Address-Rebel Corps-Skirmish of April 2d-Rebel Design-

Rebel Order of Battle-Sunday at half-past five-Rebel Mistake-Terrible

Charge-Prentiss', Sherman's, McClernand's and Wallace's Divisions-Grant

as to a Surprise-Wallace and Hurlbut-Wallace Falls-Disaster-A Lull-

Lew. Wallace and Buell-Webster's Guns-Another Conflict-The Enemy

Stayed-Sunday Night-Beauregard's Report-Monday Morning-Union Or-

der of Battle-The Fight Opens-Nelson's Advance-Terrill's Battery-Ori-

ginal Ground Recovered-Battle Ended-Whose the Victory ?-A Mourning

State-Relief-The Governor-Sanitary Stores-Grant's Official Report-

Prentiss' Report-Letter from Gen. Sherman..

PERSONAL AND INCIDENT.

Brigadier-General W. H. L. Wallace-Major-General Benjamin F. Prentiss-

Brigadier-General Brayman-Brigadier-General D. Stewart-Major-General

S. A. Hurlbut-Lieut.-Colonel Ellis-Colonel Raith-Major Goddard-Major

Eaton-Major Page-Notices of wounded Officers in Official Reports-The

Batteries-The Scout Carson-Our Wounded-Illinois and the Battle of

Reconnoissance of the Corinth Road-The Movement on Purdy-The Battles at

Farmington-Evacuation of Corinth and its Occupation by the Union Forces-

Changes in the Army-Battle of Iuka-The Rebel Defeat at Corinth-Battles

of the Hatchie...

REGIMENTAL SKETCHES.

The Thirteenth Infantry-First Organized for Three Years-Early Services-

Battles-Marches-Officers-Colonel Wyman-Chaplain Needham-2d Cav-

alry-Scattered-Donelson-Marches and Battles-Officers-Colonel Mudd—

The 22d Infantry-Charleston-Belmont-Shiloh-New Madrid-Marches-

Engagements-Col. Dougherty-Lieut.-Colonel Swanwick-Major Johnson—

The Fortieth-Enlistment-At Paducah-At Shiloh-Corinth-Marches-

Officers-Forty-eighth Infantry-Organization-Donelson-Major Stephen-

son-Mission Ridge-Knoxville-Re-enlisted-Col. Greathouse...

MITCHELL'S CAMPAIGNS.

History of General Mitchell's Campaign-The March upon Huntsville-Splendid

March of General Turchin's Brigade-Illinois in the Advance-Surprise and

Capture of Huntsville-General Turchin's Occupation of Tuscumbia-His

Retrograde Movement-Occupation of Athens-Refutation of Malicious

Charges The Battle of Bridgeport-Complete Surprise and Route of the

Rebels-Close of the Campaign-Gen. Negley's Expedition-Illinois Again

in the Advance-The Shelling of Chattanooga-Life and Character of Gen.

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