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Charles Congdon, Tribune Essays: Leading Articles Contributing to the New York Tribune from 1857 to 1863. (ed. Horace Greeley), The necessity of Servility. (search)
opinions of Jefferson, of Franklin, and of other leading spirits of the Revolution, and the weight of tradition, all prove this to a certainty. They did not pretend to establish institutions which should merely equal those of the past. Their honorable and humane ambition was to present to the world an ameliorating discovery in political science — that of the equality of all men. If they had been absolutely faithful, in spite of temptation, to the great idea which animated their career; if they had valiantly stood by the truth in practice, as they did by the truth in theory, from what sorrows and crimes and bitter experiences would they not have saved their children? It is for us to finish the work of the Fathers! It is for us to accept their teachings and to transmute them into the fine gold of a truly Christian polity! As we are wiser than the men of the Middle Ages, let us prove that ten centuries of hard experience have not been thrown away upon the race! February 4, 1863
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume II., chapter 12 (search)
the Rebellion, and organize and use them in such manner as he may judge best for the public welfare. This bill passed the House by the decisive majority of 82 Yeas to 42 Nays; also the Senate, by 27 Yeas to 12 Nays; and, being approved by the President, July 17., became the law of the land. President Lincoln having recommended, in his first Annual Message, Dec. 3, 1862. the establishment of Diplomatic intercourse with the republics of Hayti and Liberia, Mr. Sumner reported Feb. 4, 1863. to the Senate, from its Committee on Foreign Relations, a bill for that purpose; which in due time was taken up, April 22. supported by its author, opposed April 24. by Mr. G. Davis, of Ky., who proclaimed his disgust at the continued introduction of the subject of slaves and Slavery into this chamber; though no one but himself had mentioned either in connection with this measure. He drew a ludicrous picture of a big negro follow, fantastically arrayed, being presented as Minister
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 113 (search)
Doc. 104.-affair at Harpeth Shoals, Teen. Chaplain Gaddis's report. camp at Murfreesboro, Tenn., February 4, 1863. Major-General Rosecrans, Commanding Department of the Cumberland: sir: In accordance with your request, I herewith transmit a condensed account of the capture and subsequent destruction of a portion of your transportation by fire, on the Cumberland River, on the thirteenth day of January, 1863, at the head of Harpeth Shoals, thirty miles from Nashville, and thirty-five from Clarksville. I was on the steamer Hastings at the time of her being ordered by the guerrillas to land, and at the request of the captain of the Hastings, the officers and men on board, (near two hundred and sixty wounded,) assumed command. I answered their hail and order by saying, that we were loaded with wounded, and could not stop. They again ordered us to come to; and backed their orders by three (3) volleys of musketry, after which I ordered the pilot of the Hastings: Round the ste
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 6. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 128 (search)
Doc. 118.-attack on Fort Donelson, Tenn. Colonel Harding's letter. Fort Donelson, February 4, 1863. dear sir: On the third, while sitting down to dinner, messengers reported that Major-General Wheeler, Brig.-General Wharton, Col. Forrest, and five thousand or six thousand men, with ten or twelve cannon, were only two miles away, and marching on Donelson. I telegraphed Colonel Lowe, who replied, inquiring for further and more definite information, and that he would get ready to relieve us. Two steamers were lying at the landing, but no gunboats. We had but six hundred men fit for duty of the Eighty-third Illinois. Our battery of four guns in hands of the Lieutenant, Capt. Woodbury being absent. Capt. Hamrick and his fine company were gone to guard a boat to Nashville. Our cavalry had been sent, four hours before, to reconnoitre, but had not returned. They were captured, except four, who returned after the fight. I despatched to Colonel Lowe, but the operator replied
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 88 (search)
ommanded by Brigadier-General J. B. Hood.  brigades.killed.wounded.missing.aggregate. Officers.Enlisted Men.Officers.Enlisted Men.Officers.Enlisted Men. Freeman's FordTexas.  19  10 Manassas PlainsTexas.57033507112628 Sharpsburg, MarylandTexas.105935382161548 Manassas PlainsLaw's.35320244  320 Boonsboroa GapLaw's. 329  14 Sharpsburg, MarylandLaw's.64444335 25454 Grand Total, 242291351,4862981,974 Report of Brigadier-General Rodes. headquarters D. H. Hill's division, February 4, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Faulkner, Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters Second Corps: Colonel: In reply to your note of yesterday, I beg to say that I am informed that General Hill has already forwarded to General Lee a report of the operations of this division during the period indicated. Under these circumstances, and being only temporarily in command of the division, I would respectfully refer the Lieutenant-General commanding to that document. I have the honor to be
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The concentration before Shiloh-reply to Captain Polk. (search)
in getting the troops into position. I replied, So am I, sir, but, so far as I am concerned, my orders are to form on another line--General Bragg's left wing--and that line must first be established before I can form upon it. (See report, February 4th, 1863.) I continued: I reached Mickey's at nightfall yesterday (the 4th), whence I could not move, because of the troops which were before me, until 2 P. M. to-day. I then promptly followed the column in front of me, and have been in position toprescribed order of march, and in my absence, and without my knowledge, attribute his fault to me? It appears that after ten months delay — possibly for reflection--the plucky old bishop made his report of the battle of Shiloh at Richmond, February 4th, 1863, embodying in it his own version of his interview with Beauregard on the field of Shiloh. This recalls the declaration of Honorable John C. Calhoun, when in the Senate, the posthumous diary of ex-President John Quincy Adams was quoted by S
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Warren, Gouverneur Kemble 1830-1882 (search)
er; born in Cold Spring, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1830; graduated at West Point in 1850, entering the topographical engineers, and was assistant Professor of Mathematics at the Military Academy from 1859 to 1861. He was made colonel of the 5th Gouverneur Kemble Warren. New York Volunteers, August, 1861, and commanded a brigade in the campaign of 1862. In September he was promoted brigadier-general. He engaged in the battles of Manassas (or second Bull Run), Antietam, and Fredericksburg. After Feb. 4, 1863, he was chief of topographical engineers of the Army of the Potomac. He was engaged in the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg (where he was wounded), and in the combats at Auburn and Bristow's Station. In March, 1864, he was placed in command of the 5th Army Corps, which post he held until April. 1865, in the campaign against Richmond, having been made major-general of volunteers in May, 1863. In that campaign he was exceedingly active and efficient, from the battle of the Wi
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Arkansas, 1863 (search)
rcINDIANA--24th Infantry; U. S. Gunboat "DeKalb." Jan. 18: Occupation of Des ArcINDIANA--24th Infantry. Jan. 23-27: Scout from Fayetteville to Van BurenARKANSAS--1st Cavalry (Detachment). ILLINOIS--10th Cavalry (Detachment). Jan. 25: Skirmish, Pope CountyARKANSAS--1st Cavalry. Jan. 26: Skirmish, Mulberry SpringsILLINOIS--10th Cavalry. Feb. 2-3: Skirmishes, Vine Prairie, and mouth of Mulberry RiverARKANSAS--1st Cavalry (Detachments). Union loss, 3 killed, 2 wounded, 1 missing. Total, 6. Feb. 4: Skirmish, BatesvilleIOWA--3d Cavalry. MISSOURI--3d and 4th Cavalry. WISCONSIN--1st Cavalry. Feb. 5: Skirmish, Pope CountyARKANSAS--1st Cavalry (Detachment). Feb. 5: Skirmish, Fort Smith(No Reports.) Feb. 5-12: Scout from Fayetteville to Arkansas RiverARKANSAS--1st Cavalry (Detachment). ILLINOIS--10th Cavalry (Detachment). Feb. 6: Skirmish, Thelkeld's FerryARKANSAS--1st Cavalry (Detachment). ILLINOIS--10th Cavalry (Detachment). Feb. 8-10: Scout from Elkhorn to Bentonville(No Reports.)
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Battles, Tennessee, 1863 (search)
Action, Cumberland Iron Works, Fort DonelsonIOWA--5th Cavalry. ILLINOIS--Battery "C" 2d Light Arty.; 83d Infantry. MINNESOTA--Brackett's Cavalry Battalion. Union loss, 13 killed, 51 wounded, 47 missing. Total, 111. Feb. 3-5: Expedition from Murfreesborough to Auburn, Liberty and AlexandriaILLINOIS--80th, 98th and 123d Infantry. INDIANA--3d and 4th Cavalry; 18th and 19th Indpt. Batteries Light Arty.; 17th, 72d, 75th and 101st Infantry. OHIO--3d and 4th Cavalry (Detachments); 105th Infantry. Feb. 4: Skirmish, MurfreesboroughForaging party 20th Corps. Union loss, 4 wounded. Feb. 6: Scout near Fort Pillow(No Reports.) Feb. 7: Skirmish, MurfreesboroughPENNSYLVANIA--7th Cavalry. Feb. 9: Affair near MoscowILLINOIS--53d Infantry (Detachment). Union loss, 2 wounded. Feb. 10: Skirmish, Bone YardMISSOURI--18th Infantry. Feb. 13: Action, RoverKENTUCKY--3d Cavalry. MICHIGAN--4th Cavalry, OHIO--Battery "D" 1st Light Arty. (Section). PENNSYLVANIA--7th Cavalry. TENNESSEE--2d and 3d Cavalry. Fe
Frederick H. Dyer, Compendium of the War of the Rebellion: Name Index of Commands, S. A. Graham (search)
S. A. Graham Col. Purnell, Md. LegionAug. 21, 1864, to Oct. 24, 1864. 2d Brigade, 2d Division, Fifth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac Col. Purnell, Md. LegionFeb. 4, 1863, to Feb. 14, 1863. 1st Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Corps, Middle Department Col. Purnell, Md. LegionJuly 12, 1863, to Aug. 10, 1863. 3d Separate Brigade, Eighth Army Corps, Middle Departmen
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